This 64.5-mile drive from Concord, NH to Winchester, NH is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 36 minutes. You'll primarily navigate US 202 and Route 9, with a portion on West Swanzey Road, offering a mixed driving experience. With a projected fuel cost of around $10, this route is an economical choice for exploring the Northeast region of New Hampshire. It's well-suited for a leisurely day trip, allowing you to set a relaxed pace without the need for an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
32.3 miles from Concord, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 47m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 202
15.5 mi
21m
Route 9
14.8 mi
22m
West Swanzey Road
11 mi
16m
Keene Road
5.7 mi
8m
I 89
5.7 mi
6m
Franklin Pierce Highway
3.3 mi
4m
West Main Street
1.9 mi
2m
Clinton Street
1.6 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
US 202
— 15.5 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord, NH and Winchester, 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
5.7 mi·6 min·I 89
9
Take the exit
0.9 mi·1 min
Exit 5Toward US 202 West, NH 9 West: Henniker, Keene
10
Continue on US 202; NH 9
15 mi·21 min·US 202; NH 9
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on NH 9
1.9 mi·2 min·West Main Street
12
Continue on NH 9; NH 31
5.7 mi·8 min·Keene Road
13
Continue on NH 9
6.7 mi·9 min·Route 9
14
Continue on NH 9
3.3 mi·4 min·Franklin Pierce Highway
15
Continue on NH 9
1.8 mi·2 min·Route 9
16
Continue on NH 9
1.5 mi·2 min·NH Route 9
17
Continue on NH 9
6.4 mi·10 min·Route 9
Use the left lane.
18
At end of road, turn left onto NH 10; NH 12; NH 101
0.5 mi·49 sec·State Route 10
Use the left lane.
19
Enter roundabout onto NH 10
18 ft·0 sec·Winchester Street
Toward NH 10 South: Winchester
20
Continue on NH 10
0.8 mi·1 min·Winchester Street
Toward NH 10 South: Winchester
21
Continue on NH 10
11 mi·16 min·West Swanzey Road
22
Turn left onto NH 119
45 ft·1 sec·Richmond Road
23
Arrive at destination
NH 119
Trip Plan
Given the short 1-hour and 36-minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility for departure time. Consider leaving in the morning to make the most of your day, especially since there are no designated stops noted. Keep an eye on your fuel, with an estimated cost of $10 for the trip; plan to refuel before you leave Concord or in a larger town along US 202 if needed. The longest stretch without a significant change in road is 15.5 miles on US 202, so be prepared for that segment.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 32.3 miles from Concord, NH, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 15.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 14 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32.3 miles or 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Winchester, NH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Concord, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Concord, NH
This is one driving day of about 64.5 miles and 1h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Concord, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 202 for about 15.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 52.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
8.7 mi into trip|~13m in
Take the exit toward US 202 West, NH 9 West: Henniker, Keene
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
52.3 mi into trip|~1h 16m in|NH 10; NH 12; NH 101 / State Route 10
At end of road, turn left onto NH 10; NH 12; NH 101 / State Route 10
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.38 one way
$20.77 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg23 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$11.42
$22.85
premium
$4.86
$12.35
$24.70
diesel
$5.61
$14.24
$28.48
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
19.3
0
$6.77
$3.10
Efficient EV
16.1
0
$5.64
$2.58
EV Truck/SUV
25.8
0
$9.03
$4.13
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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 13, 2026
Origin
Concord, NH
Night
in Concord on Saturday
Local time
10:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Light Rain
S 5 to 10 mph81% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Winchester, NH
Night
in Winchester on Saturday
Local time
10:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
11 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
1h 36m on the road
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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a varied driving experience on this route, with 59% of it on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 15.5 miles along US 202. This drive transitions between quicker highway sections and more local road segments, providing a dynamic feel behind the wheel. The character of the road shifts as you progress, moving from more open routes to potentially more winding or built-up areas as you approach Winchester.
59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.5 mi on US 202.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 US 3; US 202 / North Main Street.
Driving Effort5/10
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 64.5 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 (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; at 1.1 miles (NH 13 / Clinton Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,344 ft271 ft
Total Climb
1,149 ft
Total Descent
977 ft
Highest Point
1,344 ft
~36.9 mi in
Elevation Range
1,073 ft
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 Winchester, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Keene along the way.
Keene
8.7 mi in|~13m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 36m. Total distance: 64.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.5 miles on US 202. 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 (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; at 1.1 miles (NH 13 / Clinton Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Winchester, NH before heading back.
