Origin
Concord, NH
Night in Concord on Saturday
Local time
10:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Concord, NH to Farmington, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
32.6 mi
52 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
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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Farmington, NH
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Trip Overview
Concord to Farmington is 32.6 miles and takes about 59 minutes via Suncook Valley Road and I-393, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within New Hampshire, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a local feel for much of the journey, with a brief section on the interstate. It's a straightforward trip, perfect for a quick relocation or a leisurely afternoon excursion without needing an overnight stay. Consider this route for its simplicity and minimal time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Suncook Valley Road | 12.2 mi | 18m |
| Ridge Road | 4.5 mi | 9m |
| I 393 | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Prospect Mountain Road | 3.1 mi | 7m |
| Main Street | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| Dover Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Suncook Valley Highway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Central Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Suncook Valley Road
— 12.2 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord, NH and Farmington, 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
326 ft
·
5 sec
·
Styles Bridges Highway
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 15E
Toward I 393 East, US 4 East, US 202 East: Loudon, Portsmouth
7
Merge onto I 393; US 4; US 202
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
I 393; US 4; US 202
8
Continue on NH 9; US 4; US 202
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Loudon Road
9
Continue on US 4; US 202; NH 9
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Dover Road
10
Turn left onto Main Street
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
11
At end of road, turn left onto NH 28
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Suncook Valley Road
12
Continue on NH 28
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Suncook Valley Highway
13
Continue on NH 28
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Suncook Valley Road
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on NH 28
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Suncook Valley Highway
15
Continue on NH 28
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Suncook Valley Road
Use the right lane.
16
Turn right onto Prospect Mountain Road
3.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Prospect Mountain Road
17
Continue on Ridge Road
4.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Ridge Road
18
At end of road, turn right onto NH 11
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
NH Route 11
19
Turn left onto Central Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Central Street
20
At end of road, turn left onto NH 153
62 ft
·
1 sec
·
Main Street
21
Arrive at destination
NH 153
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 32.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.3 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8 — 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
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
I 93 / Styles Bridges Highway
Merge onto I 93 / Styles Bridges Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the exit toward I 393 East, US 4 East, US 202 East: Loudon, Portsmouth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 15E
Toward I 393 East, US 4 East, US 202 East: Loud...
4
8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.25 one way
$10.50 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.77 | $11.55 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.24 | $12.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.20 | $14.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
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 | $3.42 | $1.56 |
| Efficient EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.85 | $1.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13 | 0 | $4.56 | $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
Farmington, NH
Night in Farmington on Saturday
Local time
10:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
36°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
15 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
59m 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 best described as a turn-heavy local drive, with only about 14% of it being highway. You'll experience a more intimate connection with the landscape as you navigate Suncook Valley Road and Ridge Road, which make up the bulk of the trip. The longest continuous stretch without a significant turn or change in road type is 12.2 miles along Suncook Valley Road. While there's a short segment on I-393, the overall character remains that of a community-focused drive, offering a different pace than a pure interstate journey.
Only 14% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.2 mi on Suncook Valley Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 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 32.6 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.5 miles (I 93 / Styles Bridges Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 32.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.2 miles on Suncook Valley Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Farmington, 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 0.5 miles (I 93 / Styles Bridges Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Farmington, 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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