Burlington to Concord Truck Dispatch
Freight route connecting Burlington, VT to Concord, NH (152 miles). Connects Burlington to New Hampshire's capital via I-89.
What do truck dispatch rates run from Burlington to Concord?
Burlington to Concord is a 152-mile lane paying about $403 - $471 per load, near $2.65 - $3.10 a mile. Freight is mostly consumer goods, regional-staging freight and dairy/specialty-food freight.
- Distance
- 152 miles
- Avg. rate / load
- $380 - $448
- Rate per mile
- $2.50 - $2.95
- Transit time
- Same day / 2.5 hrs
- Deadhead risk
- 20-25%
Lane rates reviewed September 2026. These numbers follow 2026 spot-market pricing for this New England corridor. See our dispatch fee structure.
Burlington to Concord
Burlington to Concord is a 152-mile, roughly 2.5-hour run southeast on I-89, connecting Vermont's biggest freight gateway to New Hampshire's state capital. Concord sits at the intersection of I-89 and I-93, positioning it as a natural reload point between Vermont's dairy freight base and New Hampshire's own distribution network.
Origin
Burlington, VT
Destination
Concord, NH
Distance
152 miles
Transit Time
Same day / 2.5 hrs
Average Rate
$380 - $448
Rate per Mile
$2.50 - $2.95
152-mile lane, about 2.5 hours on I-89
Concord sits at the intersection of I-89 and I-93, a major New England freight junction
A direct single-interstate route from Vermont's Green Mountains to New Hampshire's capital
Burlington 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.
Burlington's economy centers on the University of Vermont
The University of Vermont, founded in 1791, dominates Burlington's economy and footprint, with about 12,000 students in a city of roughly 45,000 residents.
Source: CNN Travel, Burlington, Vermont city coverage. Checked 30 Sep 2026.
Diesel for this lane
How much is the diesel for Burlington to Concord?
About $151.30 this week. The lane is 152 miles. A truck that gets 6.5 miles per gallon uses about 23 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
- 152 mi
- Diesel needed
- 23 gal
- Price used
- $6.47/gal
- Fuel cost
- $151.30
Common Freight Types
Consumer goods, regional-staging freight and dairy/specialty-food freight fill the trailers heading southeast.
- Consumer Goods
- Dairy Products
- Government Freight
What makes the Burlington to Concord lane difficult?
A short-to-medium lane keeps per-load rates in a moderate range
A short-to-medium lane keeps per-load rates in a moderate range.
Winter weather across the Green and White Mountains can affect connecting routes
Winter weather across the Green and White Mountains can affect connecting routes.
Competition from the region's carrier base can pressure rates
Competition from the region's carrier base can pressure rates.
What freight moves on the Burlington to Concord lane?
What travels between Burlington and Concord, and why the I-89/I-93 junction matters here.
Primary Commodities
- •Consumer Goods
- •Dairy Products
- •Government Freight
Secondary Commodities
- •Regional-staging-connected freight (I-89/I-93 junction)
- •Dairy/specialty-food-connected freight
- •Consumer goods
Seasonal Cargo
Peak seasons for this lane:
- •Consumer goods (holiday surge)
- •Regional-staging freight (steady)
- •Dairy/specialty-food freight (steady)
When is the Burlington to Concord lane busiest?
Retail timing and Vermont's maple-syrup season 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?
Maple syrup production runs late winter into early spring, adding a distinct Vermont freight category.
- •Q4 holiday retail season
- •Steady regional-staging freight year-round
- •Fall foliage tourist season
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 Burlington to Concord lane?
When to book, who pays extra, and which loads need a weather check.
When to Book
Suggested booking window:
1-2 days out is typical for this haul.
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 Burlington to Concord
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At 100 miles, this is a comfortable one-day run, mostly on I-89.
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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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University-linked freight out of Burlington is another option here.
How do I find a backhaul load on the Burlington to Concord lane?
Concord's position as a regional staging point makes a northwestbound 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: 20-25%
With Concord at the I-89/I-93 junction, there is real backhaul variety.
Alternative Routes
If the first load falls through, try these:
- •Use Concord-to-Manchester for dense southern New Hampshire freight. Use Boston for the larger market. Or use Lebanon for a western reposition.
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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Burlington's university and regional base keeps northbound loads flowing too.
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This lane is short enough for a same-day or next-day backhaul.
What do experienced dispatchers know about the Burlington to Concord lane?
Three notes before this state-capital corridor run.
Check Green and White Mountains winter conditions before a late-fall through early-spring run.
Check current market rates before committing to a slow-season load.
This lane pairs well with a same-day or next-day return load.
Concord's interstate junction at Bow is a genuinely useful freight staging point for runs heading deeper into New England.
Burlington to Concord Lane FAQs
Answers on drive time, Concord's regional routing role, and winter weather.
The lane data shows about $403 - $471 per load, or $2.65 - $3.10 a mile, across 152 miles.
It sits at the intersection of I-89 and I-93, a major New England freight junction.
About 2.5 hours for the 152 miles.
Reasonably, given the city's role as a regional freight staging point.
Other Vermont freight lanes we dispatch
- Burlington to Waterbury
- Burlington to Sherbrooke
- Burlington to Philadelphia
- Burlington to Providence
- Burlington to Plattsburgh
- Burlington to Boston
Local resources
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