Origin
Hanover, NH
Night in Hanover on Saturday
Local time
10:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hanover, NH to Concord, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
62.4 mi
100 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hanover, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Concord, NH
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Trip Overview
Connecting Hanover to Concord via a straightforward 62.4-mile journey, this drive is a quick and efficient way to traverse New Hampshire. You can expect to spend about 1 hour and 21 minutes behind the wheel, making it an ideal candidate for a simple day trip that requires no overnight stay. Budgeting approximately $10 for fuel should be sufficient to cover the distance comfortably. Since both cities are located within the Northeast region, you will experience a consistent New England atmosphere throughout the trip. It is a practical, no-nonsense route that prioritizes speed and convenience over secondary roads.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 54 mi | 1h 2m |
| Hanover Street | 3 mi | 6m |
| Lebanon Street | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Clinton Street | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| South Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North State Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Pleasant Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 54 mi, about 1h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hanover, NH and Concord, NH.
1
Start on NH 10A
54 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Wheelock Street
2
Turn right onto NH 10
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
South Main Street
Use the right lane.
3
Turn left onto Lebanon Street
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Lebanon Street
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on Hanover Street
3.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Hanover Street
5
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 89 South, NH 10 South
6
Merge onto I 89; NH 10
54 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
I 89; NH 10
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 2
Toward NH 13: Concord
8
Keep slight right at fork
251 ft
·
6 sec
9
Turn right onto NH 13
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Clinton Street
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn left onto NH 13
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Street
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto US 202; NH 9
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Pleasant Street
Use the right lane.
12
Turn left onto North State Street
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
North State Street
13
Turn right onto Centre Street
486 ft
·
14 sec
·
Centre Street
Use the right lane.
14
Turn right
74 ft
·
12 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.2 miles from Hanover, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 62.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NH 10 / South Main Street
Turn right onto NH 10 / South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Lebanon Street
Turn left onto Lebanon Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Turn left toward I 89 South, NH 10 South
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 89 South, NH 10 South
5
59.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
Take the exit toward NH 13: Concord
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 2
Toward NH 13: Concord
6
62.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
|
Centre Street
Turn right onto Centre Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.05 one way
$20.09 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $11.05 | $22.11 |
| premium | $4.86 | $11.95 | $23.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.78 | $27.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.7 | 0 | $6.55 | $3.00 |
| Efficient EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.46 | $2.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25 | 0 | $8.74 | $3.99 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Concord, NH
Night in Concord on Saturday
Local time
10:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°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
1 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 21m 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 trip is heavily highway-focused, with 87% of your travel time spent on major routes like I-89. You will navigate through local stretches on Hanover Street and Lebanon Street before settling into the rhythm of the interstate. The longest uninterrupted portion of your journey spans 54 miles on I-89, providing a steady and predictable driving experience. Because the road is designed for efficiency rather than technical maneuvering, you can expect a smooth, consistent pace from start to finish. It is a functional drive that gets you from point A to point B with minimal complexity.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 54 mi on I 89.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and Hanover Street. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NH 10 / South Main 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 62.4 miles you will encounter 12 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 (NH 10 / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (Lebanon Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,336 ft
273 ft
Total Climb
741 ft
Total Descent
1,063 ft
Highest Point
1,336 ft
~22.3 mi in
Elevation Range
1,063 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 62.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 54 miles on I 89. 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 Concord, 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 (NH 10 / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (Lebanon Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Concord, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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