Origin
West Swanzey, NH
Morning in West Swanzey on Sunday
Local time
6:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Swanzey, 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 27m
Distance
58 mi
93 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Swanzey, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Concord, NH
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Trip Overview
West Swanzey to Concord is 58 miles and takes about 1 hour 27 minutes via Franklin Pierce Highway and NH 9, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within New Hampshire, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. It offers a mixed driving experience, meaning you'll encounter both faster stretches and more local road conditions. With a duration under two hours and a low fuel cost, this route is an excellent option for a spontaneous day trip or a simple transfer between locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin Pierce Highway | 16.3 mi | 22m |
| NH 9 | 11.5 mi | 16m |
| Route 9 | 8 mi | 11m |
| I 89 | 6 mi | 6m |
| Keene Road | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| West Swanzey Road | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| West Main Street | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Clinton Street | 1.8 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Franklin Pierce Highway
— 16.3 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Swanzey, NH and Concord, NH.
1
Start on Christian Hill Road
129 ft
·
8 sec
·
Christian Hill Road
2
Turn right onto North Grove Street
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
North Grove Street
3
Turn left
106 ft
·
6 sec
4
Turn left onto Railroad Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Railroad Street
5
Turn right onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
6
Continue on California Street
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
California Street
7
Turn right onto NH 10
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
West Swanzey Road
8
Continue on NH 10
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Winchester Street
9
Enter roundabout onto NH 10; NH 12; NH 101
356 ft
·
4 sec
·
State Route 10
Toward NH 10 North, NH 12 North, NH 101 West: Vermont
10
Continue on NH 10; NH 12; NH 101
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
State Route 10
Toward NH 10 North, NH 12 North, NH 101 West: Vermont
11
Turn right onto NH 9; NH 10; NH 12
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Route 9
12
Keep slight right at fork onto NH 9; NH 10
12 mi
·
16 min
·
NH 9; NH 10
Toward Hillsborough, Henniker
Use the slight right lane.
13
Continue on NH 9
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Route 9
14
Continue on NH 9
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Keene Road
15
Continue on NH 9; NH 31
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
16
Turn straight onto NH 9
16 mi
·
22 min
·
Franklin Pierce Highway
Use the straight lane.
17
Merge onto I 89
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
I 89
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 2
Toward NH 13: Concord
19
Keep slight right at fork
251 ft
·
6 sec
20
Turn right onto NH 13
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Clinton Street
Use the straight lane.
21
Turn left onto NH 13
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Street
Use the left lane.
22
Turn right onto US 202; NH 9
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Pleasant Street
Use the right lane.
23
Turn left onto North State Street
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
North State Street
24
Turn right onto Centre Street
486 ft
·
14 sec
·
Centre Street
Use the right lane.
25
Turn right
74 ft
·
12 sec
26
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29 miles from West Swanzey, 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 185 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 57.9 — 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
|
North Grove Street
Turn right onto North Grove Street
Navigation decision point
6
4.9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
NH 10; NH 12; NH 101 / State Route 10
Enter roundabout onto NH 10; NH 12; NH 101 / State Route 10 toward NH 10 North, NH 12 North, NH 101 West: Vermont
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NH 10 North, NH 12 North, NH 101 West: V...
8
6.7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
NH 9; NH 10
Keep slight right at fork onto NH 9; NH 10 toward Hillsborough, Henniker
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Hillsborough, Henniker
5
54.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
Take the exit toward NH 13: Concord
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 2
Toward NH 13: Concord
6
57.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
|
Centre Street
Turn right onto Centre Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.34 one way
$18.67 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $10.27 | $20.55 |
| premium | $4.86 | $11.11 | $22.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.81 | $25.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.09 | $2.78 |
| Efficient EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.07 | $2.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.2 | 0 | $8.12 | $3.71 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Concord, NH
Morning in Concord on Sunday
Local time
6:29 AM
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
13 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 27m 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 45% highway share, indicating a blend of driving styles. You'll spend some time on faster roads and some on more local routes. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 16.3 miles on Franklin Pierce Highway. Expect the road character to shift as you progress, moving from potentially quicker sections to those with more local traffic and intersections. It's a drive that keeps you engaged without being overly demanding.
45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.3 mi on Franklin Pierce Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Grove Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 58 miles you will encounter 18 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 (North Grove Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles (NH 10; NH 12; NH 101 / State Route 10): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.7 miles (NH 9; NH 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between West Swanzey, NH and Concord, NH, road signs point toward Hillsborough and Henniker.
Hillsborough
6.7 mi in
|
~13m
|
via NH 9; NH 10
Henniker
6.7 mi in
|
~13m
|
via NH 9; NH 10
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 58 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.3 miles on Franklin Pierce Highway. 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 (North Grove Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles (NH 10; NH 12; NH 101 / State Route 10): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.7 miles (NH 9; NH 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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