Origin
Milton, NH
Morning in Milton on Tuesday
Local time
9:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Milton, NH to Concord, NH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
38.5 mi
62 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Milton, NH
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Concord, NH
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Trip Overview
Milton, NH to Concord, NH is 38.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 10 minutes via Suncook Valley Road and I-393, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New Hampshire, traversing the Northeast region. The route is primarily surface roads, offering a more local feel than a pure interstate drive. It's a straightforward connection between two points in the state, suitable for a quick transfer or an easy day trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Suncook Valley Road | 12.1 mi | 17m |
| I 393 | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| Ridge Road | 4.5 mi | 9m |
| Prospect Mountain Road | 3.1 mi | 7m |
| Farmington Road | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Main Street | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| Dover Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Elm Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Suncook Valley Road
— 12.1 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milton, NH and Concord, NH.
1
Start on Dawson Street
481 ft
·
25 sec
·
Dawson Street
2
Turn left onto Mill Street
166 ft
·
10 sec
·
Mill Street
3
Turn right onto NH 125
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
White Mountain Highway
4
Turn right onto NH 75
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Farmington Road
5
Continue on NH 75
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Elm Street
6
At end of road, turn right onto NH 75; NH 153
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Main Street
7
Turn left onto NH 75
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Central Street
8
Turn right onto NH 11
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
NH Route 11
9
Turn left onto Ridge Road
4.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Ridge Road
10
Continue on Prospect Mountain Road
3.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Prospect Mountain Road
11
Turn left onto NH 28
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Suncook Valley Road
12
Continue on NH 28
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Suncook Valley Highway
13
Continue on NH 28
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Suncook Valley Road
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on NH 28
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Suncook Valley Highway
15
Continue on NH 28
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Suncook Valley Road
16
Turn slight right onto Main Street
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
17
Turn right onto US 4; US 202; NH 9
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Dover Road
Use the right lane.
18
Keep slight right at fork onto I 393; US 4; US 202
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
I 393; US 4; US 202
19
Continue on I 393; US 202
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
I 393; US 202
20
Turn straight onto US 202
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
US 202
21
Turn left onto US 3; US 202
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
Use the left / right lanes.
22
Turn right onto Centre Street
183 ft
·
11 sec
·
Centre Street
Use the right lane.
23
Turn left
74 ft
·
12 sec
24
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.3 miles from Milton, 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 0.1 and 38.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Mill Street
Turn left onto Mill Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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NH 125 / White Mountain Highway
Turn right onto NH 125 / White Mountain Highway
Navigation decision point
6
30.4 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
US 4; US 202; NH 9 / Dover Road
Turn right onto US 4; US 202; NH 9 / Dover Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
38.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
Centre Street
Turn right onto Centre Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
38.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.20 one way
$12.40 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.82 | $13.64 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.37 | $14.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.50 | $17.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 62% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.04 | $1.85 |
| Efficient EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.37 | $1.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.39 | $2.46 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (62% 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
Morning in Concord on Tuesday
Local time
9:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Alton, NH
19 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
18 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 10m 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 route features a low highway share of only 14%, meaning you'll spend most of your time on surface roads. The longest continuous stretch on a single road is 12.1 miles along Suncook Valley Road. Expect to transition from I-393 to surface roads like Ridge Road, encountering typical suburban and local traffic patterns rather than extended interstate cruising.
Only 14% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.1 mi on Suncook Valley Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Mill 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 38.5 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: at 0.1 miles (Mill Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (NH 125 / White Mountain Highway): Navigation decision point; at 30.4 miles (US 4; US 202; NH 9 / Dover Road): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Concord, NH
Full guide →Concord is the capital city of New Hampshire, a state in New England. It is the home of the oldest state house in the U.S. in which the legislature still meets in its original chambers.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 38.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.1 miles on Suncook Valley Road. 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: at 0.1 miles (Mill Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (NH 125 / White Mountain Highway): Navigation decision point; at 30.4 miles (US 4; US 202; NH 9 / Dover Road): Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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