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Trip from Concord, NH to Warner, NH

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

28m

Distance

19.4 mi

31 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 26m ★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

capital city of state of New Hampshire, United States; county seat of Merrimack County, New Hampshire

Concord, NH

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Downtown Warner, NH, NH

Warner, NH

James Mirakian

Trip Overview

This straightforward 19.4-mile journey from Concord, NH to Warner, NH is a quick trip, averaging about 28 minutes. It's primarily a highway-focused drive, with about 75% of the route on interstates. Given its short distance and duration, this trip is perfectly suited as a day trip, requiring no overnight stays. Expect a modest fuel cost of around $3 for this drive. Traveling within the Northeast region of New Hampshire, this route offers a convenient and efficient way to get from one point to the other without a significant time commitment.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 89 14.5 mi 16m
Clinton Street 1.6 mi 3m
East Main Street 1.3 mi 2m
South Street 0.6 mi 1m
North Main Street 0.3 mi <1m
Schoodac Road 0.3 mi <1m
Pleasant Street 0.2 mi <1m
Centre Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 89 — 14.5 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Concord, NH and Warner, 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

15 mi · 16 min · I 89
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 58 sec
Exit 8 Toward NH 103: Warner
10

Continue on Schoodac Road

0.3 mi · 39 sec · Schoodac Road
11

Turn straight onto NH 103

1.3 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
12

Turn left onto Kearsarge Street

91 ft · 3 sec · Kearsarge Street
13

Arrive at destination

Kearsarge Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 17.5 — 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.
5
17.5 mi into trip | ~24m in

Take the exit toward NH 103: Warner

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 8 Toward NH 103: Warner

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.12 one way

$6.25 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $3.44 $6.87
premium $4.86 $3.72 $7.43
diesel $5.61 $4.28 $8.57

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.8 0 $2.04 $0.93
Efficient EV 4.9 0 $1.70 $0.78
EV Truck/SUV 7.8 0 $2.72 $1.24

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Concord, NH

Late night in Concord on Sunday

Local time

3:49 AM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Warner, NH

Late night in Warner on Sunday

Local time

3:49 AM

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

28m 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?

Prepare for a drive that predominantly sticks to the highway, with 75% of the 19.4 miles on faster roads like I-89. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 14.5 miles on I-89, offering a period of consistent cruising. While mostly highway, the route transitions to local roads like Clinton Street and East Main Street as you approach your destination. This mix means you'll experience periods of steady highway speed followed by a change in pace as you enter Warner.

75% 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: 14.5 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 19.4 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 28m. Total distance: 19.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

28m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 14.5 miles on I 89. 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; 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. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Warner, 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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