Origin
Alexandria, NH
Late night in Alexandria on Sunday
Local time
4:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alexandria, NH to Concord, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
40.4 mi
65 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alexandria, NH
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Concord, NH
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to head from Alexandria to Concord, you are looking at a compact 40.4-mile trip that typically takes about 54 minutes to complete. This drive is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as the distance is short enough that you won't need to worry about overnight lodging. You can expect to spend roughly $6 on fuel for the journey, making it a very budget-friendly transit through the Northeast. Navigating this path involves transitioning through the local landscape of New Hampshire, primarily utilizing the Senator Styles Bridges Highway, Styles Bridges Highway, and Summer Street. Because there are no scheduled stops required, you have the flexibility to make this a quick point-to-point commute or a relaxed drive through the region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Senator Styles Bridges Highway | 15.4 mi | 17m |
| Styles Bridges Highway | 15.2 mi | 16m |
| Summer Street | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| Bristol Hill Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| New Hampshire Highway 104 | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Plumer Hill Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Town Pound Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Lake Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
— 15.4 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alexandria, NH and Concord, NH.
1
Start on Town Pound Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Town Pound Road
2
Turn left onto Thissell Road
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Thissell Road
3
Continue on Plumer Hill Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Plumer Hill Road
4
Continue on Bristol Hill Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Bristol Hill Road
5
Turn straight onto NH 3A
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Street
6
Continue on Pleasant Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Pleasant Street
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on NH 104
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Summer Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
8
Continue on NH 104
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
New Hampshire Highway 104
Use the left lane.
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 93 South: Tilton, Concord
Use the left lane.
10
Merge onto I 93
15 mi
·
16 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
11
Continue on I 93
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
12
Continue on I 93
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Styles Bridges Highway
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 14
Toward NH 9: State Offices
14
Turn right onto NH 9
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Loudon Road
15
Continue on Centre Street
222 ft
·
12 sec
·
Centre Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
16
Turn left
74 ft
·
12 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.2 miles from Alexandria, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 40.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Thissell Road
Turn left onto Thissell Road
Navigation decision point
7
9.1 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the ramp toward I 93 South: Tilton, Concord
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 93 South: Tilton, Concord
6
40 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Take the exit toward NH 9: State Offices
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 14
Toward NH 9: State Offices
4
40.2 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
NH 9 / Loudon Road
Turn right onto NH 9 / Loudon Road
Navigation decision point
5
40.4 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.50 one way
$13.01 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.16 | $14.31 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.74 | $15.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.92 | $17.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.24 | $1.94 |
| Efficient EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.66 | $2.59 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Concord, NH
Late night in Concord on Sunday
Local time
4:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Ashland, NH
20 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
54m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. With only 3% of the journey spent on highways, you will spend the vast majority of your time navigating local roads that shift in character as you progress. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during the 15.4 miles spent on the Senator Styles Bridges Highway, which provides the most consistent pace of the trip. The road’s personality is defined by its technical nature, moving away from high-speed transit and toward a more hands-on driving experience. Be prepared for frequent turns as you navigate the transition from Alexandria toward the state capital.
Only 3% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.4 mi on Senator Styles Bridges Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near Thissell Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 54m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (Thissell Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 40.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (3%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.4 miles on Senator Styles Bridges Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through NH can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (Thissell Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Concord, NH before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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