How far is Wakefield, NH from Concord, NH?

The driving distance from Wakefield, NH to Concord, NH is about 52 miles (83.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
52.03 mi
01h 08m
Flight
35.61 mi
57.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.61 mi
Kilometers
57.31 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.03 mi
Kilometers
83.73 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Concord
Sat, May 2, 3:28 PM EDT
Return by in Wakefield
Sat, May 2, 4:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wakefield
2026-05-02T14:19
Arrive Concord
Sat, May 2, 3:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wakefield
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
Alton
NH

Town in New Hampshire (United States)

From Wakefield
23.1 mi
00h 34m
To Concord
29 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
54°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    53 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Wakefield Road

    5 mi · 10 min · Wakefield Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Old White Mountian Highway

    1511 ft · 44 sec · Old White Mountian Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Middleton Hill Road

    80 m · 8 sec · Middleton Hill Road

  5. 5

    Continue on State Route 153

    2.5 mi · 5 min · State Route 153

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Kings Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Kings Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Farmington Road

    2441 ft · 60 sec · Farmington Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Wolfeboro Road

    1627 ft · 40 sec · Wolfeboro Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Middleton Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Middleton Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Charles Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Charles Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    1603 ft · 47 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Central Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Central Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto NH Route 11

    1052 ft · 22 sec · NH Route 11

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    4.5 mi · 10 min · Ridge Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Prospect Mountain Road

    3.1 mi · 8 min · Prospect Mountain Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Suncook Valley Road

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Suncook Valley Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Suncook Valley Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Suncook Valley Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Suncook Valley Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Suncook Valley Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Suncook Valley Highway

    1440 ft · 31 sec · Suncook Valley Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Suncook Valley Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Suncook Valley Road

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Dover Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Dover Road

  23. 23

    Keep slight right

    4.6 mi · 7 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    1280 ft · 24 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight

    1888 ft · 48 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    2455 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Centre Street

    56 m · 12 sec · Centre Street

  28. 28

    Turn left

    23 m · 13 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wakefield 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
29 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Suncook Valley Road
12.1 mi · 23%
Dover Road
7.27 mi · 14%
Wakefield Road
5.01 mi · 10%
Ridge Road
4.46 mi · 9%
Prospect Mountain Road
3.1 mi · 6%
Main Street
2.83 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Suncook Valley Road

Turn left onto Suncook Valley Road

7.38 mi · 00h 11m

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
01h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.4 mi
35.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alton
00h 34m from Wakefield
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Wakefield and Mostly Sunny near Concord.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 52 miles (83.7 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Alton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.1 miles from Wakefield and 29 miles from Concord.

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

The direct path is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 4:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.26 one way or $14.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Alton

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

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

BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

29 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

37 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

38 mi away
325 Route 104
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

39 mi away
33 Chestnut St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wakefield and Concord. Straight-line distance: 35.61 mi (57.31 km).

Wakefield

#1 Wakefield

Town in New Hampshire

Population5,122
Coordinates43.5681300, -71.0300700
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Concord

#2 Concord

The capital of New Hampshire.

Population43,924
Coordinates43.2081400, -71.5375700
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.029699, 43.567938)
End: (-71.537538, 43.208147)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.84 gal
6.95 L · about $7.26
Round trip
$14.52
3.68 gal · 13.9 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.7 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.26 $14.52
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.20 $16.40
Premium $4.86 $8.94 $17.88
Diesel $6.00 $11.03 $22.07

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Wakefield and Concord. The current time is 14:19:48.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.