Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
23.3 mi
37 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
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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Newmarket, NH
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This brief 23.3-mile drive from Concord, NH, to Newmarket, NH, is easily manageable within a single day, taking approximately 35 minutes. The journey primarily utilizes I-89, Clinton Street, and Newmarket Road, offering a straightforward path through New Hampshire's Northeast region. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $4, this route is an efficient way to travel between these two points. The highway-focused profile means you’ll spend most of your time on faster roads, making it a quick and practical trip.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 17.7 mi | 20m |
| Clinton Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Newmarket Road | 1.3 mi | 5m |
| State Route 103 | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Pleasant Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Centre Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Concord, NH and Newmarket, NH.
Start on this road
Turn right onto Centre Street
Turn right onto US 3; US 202
Turn right onto US 202; NH 9
Turn left onto NH 13
Turn right onto NH 13
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 89
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn right onto NH 103
Turn left onto Newmarket Road
Continue on Newmarket Road
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 20.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Centre Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto US 3; US 202 / North Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto US 202; NH 9 / Pleasant Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto NH 13 / Clinton Street
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward NH 103: Warner, Bradford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$3.75 one way
$7.50 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.13 | $8.25 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.46 | $8.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.14 | $10.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7 | 0 | $2.45 | $1.12 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.26 | $1.49 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Concord on Sunday
Local time
7:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Light Rain
Destination
Morning in Newmarket on Sunday
Local time
7:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Expect a highway-focused drive for this 23.3-mile trip, with 80% of the route on faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 17.7 miles on I-89, providing a consistent pace for a significant portion of your journey. As you transition from I-89 to Clinton Street and then Newmarket Road, you'll experience a shift from interstate speeds to more local road conditions, though the overall feel remains efficient and direct.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and Clinton Street. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Centre Street.
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 23.3 miles you will encounter 10 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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
452 ft
Total Descent
117 ft
Highest Point
626 ft
~23.3 mi in
Elevation Range
335 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Concord, NH to Newmarket, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Bradford along the way.
Bradford
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 23.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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