Origin
Concord, NH
Late night in Concord on Sunday
Local time
12:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Concord, NH to Grantham, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
56m
Distance
44.5 mi
72 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 54m
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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Grantham, NH
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Trip Overview
Concord, NH to Grantham, NH is 44.5 miles and takes about 56 minutes via I 89, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays entirely within New Hampshire, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. It's a short, predominantly highway drive, making it ideal for a quick transit between these two points. You'll spend most of your time on the interstate, so expect a straightforward and efficient commute.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 40.4 mi | 46m |
| Clinton Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Route 10 South | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| South Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Pleasant Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Old State Route 10 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Centre Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 40.4 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord, NH and Grantham, NH.
1
Start on this road
74 ft
·
16 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Centre Street
183 ft
·
9 sec
·
Centre Street
3
Turn right onto US 3; US 202
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
North Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn right onto US 202; NH 9
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Pleasant Street
Use the right lane.
5
Turn left onto NH 13
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Street
6
Turn right onto NH 13
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Clinton Street
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
8
Merge onto I 89
40 mi
·
46 min
·
I 89
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
Exit 13
Toward NH 10: Grantham, Croydon
10
Turn left onto Old State Route 10
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Old State Route 10
11
Continue on NH 10
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
Route 10 South
12
Turn right
123 ft
·
9 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 22.3 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 43.4 — 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
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 3; US 202 / North Main Street
Turn right onto US 3; US 202 / North Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 202; NH 9 / Pleasant Street
Turn right onto US 202; NH 9 / Pleasant Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
NH 13 / Clinton Street
Turn right onto NH 13 / Clinton Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
43.4 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Take the exit toward NH 10: Grantham, Croydon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 13
Toward NH 10: Grantham, Croydon
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.16 one way
$14.33 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.88 | $15.76 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.52 | $17.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.83 | $19.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.6 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 | 13.4 | 0 | $4.67 | $2.14 |
| Efficient EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.89 | $1.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.23 | $2.85 |
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
Grantham, NH
Late night in Grantham on Sunday
Local time
12:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
36°F
Warner, NH
22 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
3 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
56m 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 drive is 93% highway, meaning you'll be on I 89 for almost the entire 44.5 miles. The longest continuous stretch on the highway is 40.4 miles. You'll transition from I 89 onto Clinton Street and then Route 10 South for the final portion of the trip, which will feel like a noticeable change from interstate cruising to more local road conditions.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 40.4 mi on I 89.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and Clinton Street. You will hit about 8 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
5/10
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 44.5 miles you will encounter 8 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; near the start (US 3; US 202 / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (US 202; NH 9 / Pleasant Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 44.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 40.4 miles on I 89. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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; near the start (US 3; US 202 / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (US 202; NH 9 / Pleasant Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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 Grantham, 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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