Manchester to Concord Truck Dispatch
Freight route connecting Manchester, NH to Concord, NH (20 miles). Very short in-state corridor connecting Manchester to the state capital.
What do truck dispatch rates run from Manchester to Concord?
Manchester to Concord is a 20-mile lane paying about $57 - $66 per load, near $2.85 - $3.30 a mile. Freight is mostly consumer goods, regional-staging freight and air-cargo-connected freight.
- Distance
- 20 miles
- Avg. rate / load
- $57 - $66
- Rate per mile
- $2.85 - $3.30
- Transit time
- Same day / 25 min
- Deadhead risk
- 5-10%
Lane rates reviewed September 2026. These numbers follow 2026 spot-market pricing for a very short, high-rate-per-mile lane. See our dispatch fee structure.
Manchester to Concord
Manchester to Concord is a very short, 20-mile run north on I-93, connecting New Hampshire's biggest air-cargo market to the state capital. Concord sits at the intersection of I-89 and I-93, and Vermont and Canada freight often stages through Concord via I-89 toward White River Junction, Burlington and Montreal.
Origin
Manchester, NH
Destination
Concord, NH
Distance
20 miles
Transit Time
Same day / 25 min
Average Rate
$57 - $66
Rate per Mile
$2.85 - $3.30
20-mile lane, a short run on I-93
Concord sits at the intersection of I-89 and I-93, major New England freight routes
Vermont and Canada freight often stages through Concord via I-89 toward Burlington and Montreal
Manchester to Concord: route facts a driver should know
Concord sits at the I-93/I-89 interchange
New Hampshire's state capital sits just north of the I-93/I-89 interchange in the town of Bow, giving Concord direct freight access to northern and southern New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Vermont.
Source: Wikipedia, Interstate 89. Checked 30 Sep 2026.
This is one of the shortest lanes we track
Manchester sits inside a complete interstate loop formed by I-293 and I-93, unusual for a city its size, giving it exceptionally direct access to nearby Concord just 20 miles north.
Source: Wikipedia, Interstate 293. Checked 30 Sep 2026.
Diesel for this lane
How much is the diesel for Manchester to Concord?
About $19.91 this week. The lane is 20 miles. A truck that gets 6.5 miles per gallon uses about 3 gallons, and diesel is averaging $6.47 a gallon on this lane (week of October 19, 2026). The U.S. average diesel price is up 10 cents this week.
An estimate. It uses EIA's weekly average for this region, not the price at each pump. Your mpg and fuel card discounts change it.
- Distance
- 20 mi
- Diesel needed
- 3 gal
- Price used
- $6.47/gal
- Fuel cost
- $19.91
Common Freight Types
Consumer goods, regional-staging freight and air-cargo-connected freight fill the trailers heading north.
- Consumer Goods
- Government/Institutional Freight
- Manufacturing Equipment
What makes the Manchester to Concord lane difficult?
A very short lane keeps per-load rates in a tighter range
A very short lane keeps per-load rates in a tighter range.
Winter weather in New Hampshire's White Mountains can affect connecting routes
Winter weather in New Hampshire's White Mountains can affect connecting routes.
Competition from the dense Manchester-Concord corridor carrier base can pressure rates
Competition from the dense Manchester-Concord corridor carrier base can pressure rates.
What freight moves on the Manchester to Concord lane?
What travels between Manchester and Concord, and why the I-89/I-93 routing pattern matters here.
Primary Commodities
- •Consumer Goods
- •Government/Institutional Freight
- •Manufacturing Equipment
Secondary Commodities
- •Regional-staging-connected freight (Vermont/Canada routing)
- •Air-cargo-connected freight (Manchester)
- •Consumer goods
Seasonal Cargo
Peak seasons for this lane:
- •Consumer goods (holiday surge)
- •Regional-staging freight (steady)
- •Air-cargo-connected freight (steady)
When is the Manchester to Concord lane busiest?
Retail timing and steady regional-staging freight both shape this lane.
Q1 (Jan-Mar): Slow Period?
A modest dip after the holidays, cushioned by steady regional-staging freight.
Q4 (Oct-Dec): Peak Period?
Consumer goods climb modestly from October through December.
Produce Season?
Not a major factor on this lane.
- •Q4 holiday retail season
- •Steady regional-staging freight year-round
- •Summer freight demand
Seasonal Strategy Summary
This lane runs steady year-round, without a major seasonal swing to plan around.
How do I negotiate the best rate on the Manchester to Concord lane?
When to book, who pays extra, and which loads need a weather check.
When to Book
Suggested booking window:
Same-day booking is typical for this short, fast-turning lane.
What Brokers Pay More
Loads that command more:
Time-critical regional-staging freight can pay a premium.
When to Avoid
Loads to price carefully:
Be careful committing to a slow-season load in a market this competitive without checking current rates.
Rate Negotiation Tips for Manchester to Concord
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At just 20 miles, this is one of the shortest lanes we track, so more than one load a day is realistic.
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Concord's multi-state interstate junction makes this a useful staging point for freight heading further into New England.
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This short lane pairs well with a same-day round trip.
How do I find a backhaul load on the Manchester to Concord lane?
Concord's position as a regional staging point makes a southbound load realistic.
Best Return Cities
Where to look for the return load:
- •Concord, NH
- •Regional distribution hubs near Concord
Deadhead Risk %
Deadhead risk on this lane: 5-10%
With Vermont and Canada freight often staging through Concord, there is real backhaul variety.
Alternative Routes
If the first load falls through, try these:
- •After a Concord delivery, look for southbound Manchester freight first. If capacity is weak, use I-89 west toward Lebanon or Vermont to find a longer-paying reload.
Backhaul Optimization Tips
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Concord's I-93/I-89 interchange gives you backhaul options heading in several directions.
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Manchester's manufacturing base keeps southbound loads flowing too.
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This lane is short enough to plan several trips a day.
What do experienced dispatchers know about the Manchester to Concord lane?
Three notes before this state-capital corridor run.
This lane pairs well with multiple turns in a single day.
Check White Mountains winter conditions if your freight continues north or west from Concord.
Check current market rates before committing to a slow-season load.
Concord's interstate junction at Bow is a genuinely useful freight staging point for runs heading deeper into New England.
Manchester to Concord Lane FAQs
Answers on drive time, Concord's regional routing role, and winter weather.
The lane data shows about $57 - $66 per load, or $2.85 - $3.30 a mile, across 20 miles.
It sits at the intersection of I-89 and I-93, and Vermont and Canada freight often stages through Concord via I-89 toward Burlington and Montreal.
Well under 30 minutes for the 20 miles.
Reasonably, given the city's role as a regional freight staging point.
Other New Hampshire freight lanes we dispatch
- Manchester to Portsmouth
- Manchester to Montreal
- Manchester to North Conway
- Manchester to Charlotte
- Manchester to Boston
- Manchester to Portland
Local resources
Dry Van owner-operator, Midwest: +$1,950/week after moving to $2.65/mi on produce / auto parts freight.
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