Origin
Concord, NH
Morning in Concord on Tuesday
Local time
8:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Concord, NH to Danbury, NH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
55m
Distance
32.7 mi
53 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 52m
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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Danbury, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
Concord, NH to Danbury, NH is 32.7 miles and takes about 55 minutes via U.S. Route 4, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, one-day trip entirely within New Hampshire. You'll be traveling on a mix of main roads, so expect a drive that's neither entirely highway nor entirely backroad. It's a short enough distance that you can easily complete it without needing an overnight stay, making it a convenient option for a quick journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Route 4 | 7 mi | 11m |
| Styles Bridges Highway | 6 mi | 7m |
| Old Turnpike Road | 5.4 mi | 9m |
| High Street | 5 mi | 7m |
| King Street | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| Main Street | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| Salisbury Highway | 2 mi | 3m |
| US 4 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
U.S. Route 4
— 7 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord, NH and Danbury, 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
7.0 mi
·
11 min
·
U.S. Route 4
Use the right lane.
16
Turn slight right
136 ft
·
10 sec
Toward NH 104 East
17
Turn right onto NH 104
170 ft
·
4 sec
·
Ragged Mountain Highway
18
Arrive at destination
NH 104
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.4 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 32.7 — 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
32.7 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
NH 104 / Ragged Mountain Highway
Turn right onto NH 104 / Ragged Mountain Highway
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.26 one way
$10.53 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.79 | $11.58 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.26 | $12.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.22 | $14.44 |
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
$5
Tolls
$0
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.43 | $1.57 |
| Efficient EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.86 | $1.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.58 | $2.09 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Danbury, NH
Morning in Danbury on Tuesday
Local time
8:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
60°F
Salisbury, NH
16 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
18 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
55m 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 offers a mixed drive experience, with about 40% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches on U.S. Route 4, Styles Bridges Highway, and Old Turnpike Road. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll experience is approximately 7 miles on U.S. Route 4. Expect the character of the drive to shift as you transition between these different road types, offering a varied feel behind the wheel.
40% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7 mi on U.S. Route 4.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Centre Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 32.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
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 Danbury, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Boscawen along the way.
Boscawen
6.4 mi in
|
~8m
|
via US 4
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.
Arriving in Danbury, NH
Full guide →Founded 1795
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 55m. Total distance: 32.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7 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 Danbury, 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. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Danbury, 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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