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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers
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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.
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Start on the route
13 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Barn Door Gap Road
151 m · 16 sec · Barn Door Gap Road
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Turn left onto Tom Berry Road
1.3 mi · 4 min · Tom Berry Road
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Turn left onto New Road
11 m · 4 sec · New Road
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Turn right onto Welch Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Welch Road
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Turn right onto South Barnstead Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · South Barnstead Road
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Turn left onto Suncook Valley Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Suncook Valley Road
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Continue on Suncook Valley Highway
1.5 km · 2 min · Suncook Valley Highway
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Continue on Suncook Valley Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Suncook Valley Road
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Continue on Suncook Valley Highway
1440 ft · 31 sec · Suncook Valley Highway
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Continue on Suncook Valley Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Suncook Valley Road
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Turn slight right onto Main Street
2.5 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Dover Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Dover Road
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Keep slight right
4.6 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
1280 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight
1888 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto North Main Street
2455 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Centre Street
56 m · 12 sec · Centre Street
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Turn left
23 m · 13 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Strafford and Concord.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Concord, New Hampshire
Tilton, New Hampshire
Durham–UNH station
Manchester, New Hampshire
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Strafford and Concord. Straight-line distance: 19.59 mi (31.52 km).
#1 Strafford
City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 4,235 |
| Coordinates | 43.3270300, -71.1842300 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Concord
The capital of New Hampshire.
| Population | 43,924 |
| Coordinates | 43.2081400, -71.5375700 |
| Altitude | 83 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-71.537538, 43.208147)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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