How far is Plaistow, NH from Concord, NH?

The driving distance from Plaistow, NH to Concord, NH is about 50.6 miles (81.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
50.64 mi
00h 55m
Flight
34.05 mi
54.8 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.05 mi
Kilometers
54.8 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.64 mi
Kilometers
81.5 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Concord
Tue, May 12, 9:04 PM EDT
Return by in Plaistow
Tue, May 12, 10:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plaistow
2026-05-12T20:09
Arrive Concord
Tue, May 12, 9:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Plaistow
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Derry
NH

Town in New Hampshire, United States

From Plaistow
25.3 mi
00h 27m
To Concord
25.4 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Plaistow and Concord.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Plaistow and Concord.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Hazeltine Street

    113 m · 18 sec · Hazeltine Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Plaistow Road

    1853 ft · 1 min · Plaistow Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 South: Lawrence, Lowell

    1856 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 213: Methuen, Salem New Hampshire, Manchester-Boston Regional Airport

    1302 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Loop Connector

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Loop Connector

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 North: Concord New Hampshire

    1920 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    19.6 mi · 23 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 93 North: Concord, Plymouth

    7.1 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Everett Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 9: State Offices

    1253 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Loudon Road

    1347 ft · 34 sec · Loudon Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Centre Street

    68 m · 12 sec · Centre Street

  17. 17

    Turn left

    23 m · 13 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Plaistow and Concord.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 93 North
28.7 mi · 57%
Everett Turnpike
10.2 mi · 20%
I 495 South
4.83 mi · 10%
Loop Connector
3.3 mi · 7%
Main Street
2.39 mi · 5%
Plaistow Road
0.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 93 North

Continue straight

19.6 mi · 00h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.5 mi
34.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Derry
00h 27m from Plaistow
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Plaistow and Sunny near Concord.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Plaistow to Concord?

The road trip is about 50.6 miles (81.5 km) and usually takes 00h 55m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Derry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.3 miles from Plaistow and 25.4 miles from Concord.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.06 one way or $14.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Plaistow and Sunny near Concord.

Stop Ideas Near Derry

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Derry, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Derry.

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

16 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Nashua, NH

18 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Haverhill station

23 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
RAIL

Exeter station

32 mi away
60 Lincoln Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plaistow and Concord. Straight-line distance: 34.05 mi (54.8 km).

Plaistow

#1 Plaistow

Town in New Hampshire

Population7,735
Coordinates42.8364800, -71.0947800
Altitude31
CountryUnited States
Concord

#2 Concord

The capital of New Hampshire.

Population43,924
Coordinates43.2081400, -71.5375700
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-71.094919, 42.836465)
End: (-71.537538, 43.208147)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.79 gal
6.76 L · about $7.06
Round trip
$14.12
3.58 gal · 13.52 L
Estimated CO2
15.9 kg one way
Round trip: 31.8 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.06 $14.12
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.98 $15.96
Premium $4.86 $8.70 $17.39
Diesel $6.00 $10.73 $21.47

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Hampshire · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Plaistow and Concord. The current time is 20:09:05.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.