Origin
Concord, NH
Evening in Concord on Sunday
Local time
5:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Concord, NH to Canterbury, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
12.2 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
★
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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Canterbury, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
Concord, NH to Canterbury, NH is 12.2 miles and takes about 18m via Styles Bridges Highway and Center Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within New Hampshire, offering a straightforward local drive. It's a short hop, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without a significant time commitment. Consider this route if you're looking for a simple, direct connection between these two neighboring towns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Styles Bridges Highway | 9.2 mi | 10m |
| Center Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| West Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Carter Hill Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Loudon Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Northwest Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Centre Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Styles Bridges Highway
— 9.2 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord, NH and Canterbury, 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
9.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 18
Toward Canterbury
7
Turn left onto West Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Road
8
Turn straight onto Carter Hill Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Carter Hill Road
9
At end of road, turn right onto NH 132
512 ft
·
11 sec
·
Northwest Road
10
Turn left onto Center Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Center Road
11
Arrive at destination
Center Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.1 — 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
5
9.7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward Canterbury
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 18
Toward Canterbury
4
9.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
West Road
Turn left onto West Road
Navigation decision point
4
11.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
NH 132 / Northwest Road
At end of road, turn right onto NH 132 / Northwest Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.96 one way
$3.93 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.16 | $4.32 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.34 | $4.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.69 | $5.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.28 | $0.59 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.07 | $0.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.71 | $0.78 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Canterbury, NH
Evening in Canterbury on Sunday
Local time
5:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 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
18m 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?
This route is characterized by a significant number of turns, making it a more engaging local drive rather than a high-speed transit. With a 0% highway share, you'll be navigating local roads for the entire 12.2 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.2 miles along Styles Bridges Highway. Expect a varied driving experience as you transition between Center Road and West Road, keeping you attentive to the road ahead.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.2 mi on 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 early in the drive near Centre Street.
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 18m 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: near the start (Centre Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 9.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
About the Cities
Starting in Concord, NH
Full guide →Concord is the capital city of New Hampshire, a state in New England. It is the home of the oldest state house in the U.S. in which the legislature still meets in its original chambers.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 12.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.2 miles on 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: near the start (Centre Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 9.7 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 Canterbury, 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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