How far is West Swanzey, NH from Concord, NH?

The driving distance from West Swanzey, NH to Concord, NH is about 60.3 miles (97.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46 miles (74 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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
60.34 mi
01h 10m
Flight
45.98 mi
73.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.98 mi
Kilometers
73.99 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.34 mi
Kilometers
97.11 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Concord
Thu, Apr 30, 4:22 PM EDT
Return by in West Swanzey
Thu, Apr 30, 5:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Swanzey
2026-04-30T15:11
Arrive Concord
Thu, Apr 30, 4:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Swanzey
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
Antrim
NH

City in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States of America

From West Swanzey
29 mi
00h 35m
To Concord
31.4 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
50°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Swanzey and Concord.

  1. 1

    Start on Christian Hill Road

    39 m · 9 sec · Christian Hill Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Grove Street

    673 ft · 32 sec · North Grove Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    32 m · 7 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Railroad Street

    862 ft · 25 sec · Railroad Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1637 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on California Street

    1119 ft · 51 sec · California Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Swanzey Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · West Swanzey Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Winchester Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Winchester Street

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Route 10

    109 m · 5 sec · State Route 10

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 10

    2148 ft · 43 sec · State Route 10

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Route 9

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Route 9

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Hillsborough, Henniker

    11.5 mi · 17 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Route 9

    6.7 mi · 9 min · Route 9

  14. 14

    Continue on Keene Road

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Keene Road

  15. 15

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Franklin Pierce Highway

    16.3 mi · 22 min · Franklin Pierce Highway

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    6 mi · 7 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 13: Concord

    987 ft · 34 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    76 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Clinton Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Clinton Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Street

    3173 ft · 1 min · South Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    582 ft · 23 sec · Pleasant Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North State Street

    1616 ft · 53 sec · North State Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Centre Street

    148 m · 15 sec · Centre Street

  25. 25

    Turn right

    23 m · 13 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Swanzey 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
26 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Franklin Pierce Highway
22.3 mi · 37%
Hillsborough
11.5 mi · 19%
Route 9
7.99 mi · 13%
Keene Road
5.73 mi · 10%
West Swanzey Road
3.27 mi · 5%
West Main Street
1.88 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Franklin Pierce Highway

Turn straight onto Franklin Pierce Highway

16.3 mi · 00h 22m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
46 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Antrim
00h 35m from West Swanzey
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving West Swanzey and Rain Showers near Concord.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Swanzey to Concord?

The road trip is about 60.3 miles (97.1 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Antrim is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29 miles from West Swanzey and 31.4 miles from Concord.

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

The direct path is about 46 miles (74 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.40 one way or $16.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around West Swanzey and Rain Showers near Concord.

Stop Ideas Near Antrim

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

38 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

39 mi away
119 Canal St.
RAIL

Bellows Falls station

43 mi away
54 Depot St
BUS

Nashua, NH

44 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Swanzey and Concord. Straight-line distance: 45.98 mi (73.99 km).

West Swanzey

#1 West Swanzey

Census-designated place in Cheshire County, New Hampshire

Population1,308
Coordinates42.8700800, -72.3217500
Altitude156
CountryUnited States
Concord

#2 Concord

The capital of New Hampshire.

Population43,924
Coordinates43.2081400, -71.5375700
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Start: Christian Hill Road (-72.321807, 42.869932)
End: (-71.537538, 43.208147)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.13 gal
8.06 L · about $8.40
Round trip
$16.81
4.26 gal · 16.12 L
Estimated CO2
18.9 kg one way
Round trip: 37.9 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.40 $16.81
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.49 $18.99
Premium $4.86 $10.35 $20.70
Diesel $6.00 $12.77 $25.55

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 · Apr 30, 2026

There is no time difference between West Swanzey and Concord. The current time is 15:11:50.

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.