Origin
Andover, NH
Morning in Andover on Tuesday
Local time
6:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Andover, NH to East 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
37m
Distance
22 mi
35 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Andover, NH
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East Concord, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
Andover, NH to East Concord, NH is 22 miles and takes about 37m via Old Turnpike Road, High Street, and US 4, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New Hampshire, connecting two points in the Northeast region. The profile is mixed highway and surface roads, suggesting you'll experience a bit of both driving environments. With only a 1-day recommendation and no planned stops, this route is perfect for a quick drive when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Old Turnpike Road | 5.4 mi | 9m |
| High Street | 5 mi | 7m |
| US 4 | 4 mi | 5m |
| King Street | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| Salisbury Highway | 2 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Mountain Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West Portsmouth Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Old Turnpike Road
— 5.4 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Andover, NH and East Concord, NH.
1
Start on North Street
114 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Street
2
Turn left onto US 4; NH 11
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
3
Continue on US 4
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Salisbury Highway
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on US 4
5.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Old Turnpike Road
5
Continue on US 4
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
High Street
6
Continue on US 3; US 4
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
King Street
7
Keep slight left at fork onto US 4
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
King Street
8
Enter roundabout onto US 4
129 ft
·
1 sec
·
King Street
9
Continue on US 4
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
King Street
10
Enter roundabout onto US 4
136 ft
·
2 sec
·
Old Boyce Road
11
Continue on US 4
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Old Boyce Road
12
Take the ramp onto US 4
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
US 4
Toward I 93 South
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
Exit 16
Toward NH 132: East Concord
14
Turn left onto West Portsmouth Street
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
West Portsmouth Street
15
Enter roundabout onto NH 132
199 ft
·
4 sec
·
Mountain Road
16
Continue on NH 132
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Mountain Road
17
Turn left
99 ft
·
7 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 21.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 4; NH 11 / Main Street
Turn left onto US 4; NH 11 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
14.8 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
US 4 / King Street
Keep slight left at fork onto US 4 / King Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
17 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
US 4
Take the ramp onto US 4 toward I 93 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 93 South
5
20.9 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward NH 132: East Concord
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 16
Toward NH 132: East Concord
5
21.6 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
NH 132 / Mountain Road
Enter roundabout onto NH 132 / Mountain Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.54 one way
$7.08 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.90 | $7.79 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.21 | $8.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.86 | $9.71 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.38
Old Turnpike Road
(5.4 mi)
$0.38
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$0
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.31 | $1.06 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.08 | $1.41 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
East Concord, NH
Morning in East Concord on Tuesday
Local time
6:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
37m 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 is a 22-mile drive with 43% highway time. You'll encounter about 9.5 miles of highway before transitioning to surface roads. The longest continuous stretch on surface roads is 5.4 miles on Old Turnpike Road. Expect some merging and faster speeds on US 4, then a more local feel as you transition to surface streets.
43% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.4 mi on Old Turnpike Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 4; NH 11 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 22 miles you will encounter 9 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 (US 4; NH 11 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.8 miles (US 4 / King Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 17 miles (US 4): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 22 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.4 miles on Old Turnpike Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.38 in tolls one way, starting with Old Turnpike Road. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 (US 4; NH 11 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.8 miles (US 4 / King Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 17 miles (US 4): Lane positioning matters here.
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 East 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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