How far is Strafford, NH from Concord, NH?

The driving distance from Strafford, NH to Concord, NH is about 26.1 miles (42 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.09 mi
00h 36m
Flight
19.59 mi
31.52 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.59 mi
Kilometers
31.52 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.09 mi
Kilometers
41.99 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Concord
Wed, May 6, 8:54 PM EDT
Return by in Strafford
Wed, May 6, 9:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Strafford
2026-05-06T20:18
Arrive Concord
Wed, May 6, 8:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Strafford
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Pittsfield
NH

Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire

From Strafford
12.6 mi
00h 18m
To Concord
13.5 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
42°F
Tonight

Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 6 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    13 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Barn Door Gap Road

    151 m · 16 sec · Barn Door Gap Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Tom Berry Road

    1.3 mi · 4 min · Tom Berry Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto New Road

    11 m · 4 sec · New Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Welch Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Welch Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Barnstead Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · South Barnstead Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Suncook Valley Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Suncook Valley Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Suncook Valley Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Suncook Valley Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Suncook Valley Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Suncook Valley Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Suncook Valley Highway

    1440 ft · 31 sec · Suncook Valley Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Suncook Valley Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Suncook Valley Road

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Dover Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Dover Road

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    4.6 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1280 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight

    1888 ft · 48 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    2455 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Centre Street

    56 m · 12 sec · Centre Street

  19. 19

    Turn left

    23 m · 13 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
20 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Suncook Valley Road
7.43 mi · 28%
Dover Road
7.27 mi · 28%
South Barnstead Road
3.88 mi · 15%
Main Street
2.53 mi · 10%
Tom Berry Road
1.27 mi · 5%
Suncook Valley Highway
1.23 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Dover Road

Keep slight right

4.62 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
19.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pittsfield
00h 18m from Strafford
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Strafford and Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Concord.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 26.1 miles (42 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pittsfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Strafford and 13.5 miles from Concord.

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

The direct path is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.63 one way or $7.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Strafford and Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Concord.

Stop Ideas Near Pittsfield

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pittsfield, 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 Pittsfield.

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

20 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

26 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

37 mi away
3 Depot Road
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

37 mi away
119 Canal St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Strafford and Concord. Straight-line distance: 19.59 mi (31.52 km).

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#1 Strafford

City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

Population4,235
Coordinates43.3270300, -71.1842300
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Concord

#2 Concord

The capital of New Hampshire.

Population43,924
Coordinates43.2081400, -71.5375700
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.184215, 43.327026)
End: (-71.537538, 43.208147)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.92 gal
3.49 L · about $3.63
Round trip
$7.26
1.84 gal · 6.98 L
Estimated CO2
8.2 kg one way
Round trip: 16.4 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.63 $7.26
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.10 $8.20
Premium $4.86 $4.47 $8.94
Diesel $6.00 $5.52 $11.03

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Strafford and Concord. The current time is 20:18:20.

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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.