Origin
Concord, NH
Morning in Concord on Sunday
Local time
6:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Concord, NH to Canaan, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 19m
Distance
46.8 mi
75 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Concord, NH
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Canaan, NH
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Concord to Canaan, NH, expect a straightforward journey covering 46.8 miles. You should plan for a travel time of approximately 1 hour and 19 minutes, making this an ideal day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. Your route will primarily utilize local roads like Centre Street and Loudon Road, supplemented by a segment on I-93 North. With a modest fuel budget of around $7, this is a cost-effective excursion for those looking to traverse the Northeast region. Because the trip is relatively short, you have the flexibility to head out and return on your own schedule without feeling rushed.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Route 4 | 13 mi | 21m |
| Main Street | 10.6 mi | 20m |
| Styles Bridges Highway | 6 mi | 7m |
| Old Turnpike Road | 5.4 mi | 9m |
| High Street | 5 mi | 7m |
| King Street | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| Salisbury Highway | 2 mi | 3m |
| US 4 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
U.S. Route 4
— 13 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord, NH and Canaan, NH.
1
Start on this road
74 ft
·
16 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Centre Street
183 ft
·
7 sec
·
Centre Street
3
Continue on NH 9
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Loudon Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 93 North
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 93
6.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
6
Take the exit onto US 4
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 4
Exit 17
Toward US 4, US 3: Penacook, Boscawen
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
Enter roundabout onto US 4
148 ft
·
2 sec
·
King Street
8
Continue on US 4
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
King Street
Use the straight lane.
9
Enter roundabout onto US 4
115 ft
·
1 sec
·
King Street
10
Continue on US 4
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
King Street
Use the straight lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto US 4
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
High Street
12
Continue on US 4
5.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Old Turnpike Road
13
Continue on US 4
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Salisbury Highway
14
Continue on US 4; NH 11
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Main Street
15
Turn right onto US 4
10 mi
·
17 min
·
U.S. Route 4
Use the right lane.
16
Continue on US 4
7.8 mi
·
14 min
·
Main Street
17
Continue on US 4
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
U.S. Route 4
18
Continue on US 4
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Church Street
19
Turn right onto Canaan Street
413 ft
·
11 sec
·
Canaan Street
20
Arrive at destination
Canaan Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.4 miles from Concord, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 46.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Centre Street
Turn right onto Centre Street
Navigation decision point
8
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 93 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 93 North
8
6.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US 4
Take the exit onto US 4 toward US 4, US 3: Penacook, Boscawen
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / left lanes.
Exit 17
Toward US 4, US 3: Penacook, Boscawen
5
25.7 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
US 4 / U.S. Route 4
Turn right onto US 4 / U.S. Route 4
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
46.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
|
Canaan Street
Turn right onto Canaan Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.53 one way
$15.07 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.29 | $16.58 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.96 | $17.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.33 | $20.67 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.38
Old Turnpike Road
(5.4 mi)
$0.38
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$0
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14 | 0 | $4.91 | $2.25 |
| Efficient EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.10 | $1.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.7 | 0 | $6.55 | $3.00 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Canaan, NH
Morning in Canaan on Sunday
Local time
6:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Andover, NH
23 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
17 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 19m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate grind. While you will utilize I-93 North, the route maintains a 0% highway share, meaning you will spend the vast majority of your time navigating local roads. The transition from the urban atmosphere of Concord to the more rural, winding paths leading to Canaan requires your full attention behind the wheel. Because there are no long, uninterrupted interstate stretches, you will find yourself constantly adjusting to the road's technical nature. This drive feels less like a fast-paced transit and more like a focused, hands-on navigation through the New Hampshire landscape.
41% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13 mi on U.S. Route 4.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Centre Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 46.8 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Centre Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.4 miles (US 4): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Concord, NH to Canaan, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Boscawen along the way.
Boscawen
6.4 mi in
|
~8m
|
via US 4
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 46.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13 miles on U.S. Route 4. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.38 in tolls one way, starting with Old Turnpike Road. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Canaan, NH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: near the start (Centre Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.4 miles (US 4): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Canaan, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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