Origin
Canaan, NH
Morning in Canaan on Sunday
Local time
6:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Canaan, NH to East 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 17m
Distance
44.8 mi
72 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Canaan, NH
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East Concord, NH
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Trip Overview
Canaan, NH to East Concord, NH is 44.8 miles and takes about 1 hour 17 minutes via U.S. Route 4, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward trip entirely within New Hampshire, connecting two points in the Northeast region. You'll experience a mixed drive, suggesting a blend of road types rather than a single monotonous stretch. Given its short duration and manageable distance, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion, offering flexibility in your departure time.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Route 4 | 13 mi | 21m |
| Main Street | 10.6 mi | 20m |
| 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 |
| Mountain Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
U.S. Route 4
— 13 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canaan, NH and East Concord, NH.
1
Start on Canaan Street
413 ft
·
19 sec
·
Canaan Street
2
Turn left onto US 4
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Church Street
3
Continue on US 4
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
U.S. Route 4
4
Continue on US 4
7.8 mi
·
14 min
·
Main Street
5
Continue on US 4
10 mi
·
17 min
·
U.S. Route 4
6
At end of road, turn left onto US 4; NH 11
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on US 4
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Salisbury Highway
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on US 4
5.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Old Turnpike Road
9
Continue on US 4
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
High Street
10
Continue on US 3; US 4
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
King Street
11
Keep slight left at fork onto US 4
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
King Street
12
Enter roundabout onto US 4
129 ft
·
1 sec
·
King Street
13
Continue on US 4
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
King Street
14
Enter roundabout onto US 4
136 ft
·
2 sec
·
Old Boyce Road
15
Continue on US 4
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Old Boyce Road
16
Take the ramp onto US 4
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
US 4
Toward I 93 South
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
Exit 16
Toward NH 132: East Concord
18
Turn left onto West Portsmouth Street
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
West Portsmouth Street
19
Enter roundabout onto NH 132
199 ft
·
4 sec
·
Mountain Road
20
Continue on NH 132
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Mountain Road
21
Turn left
99 ft
·
7 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.4 miles from Canaan, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 44.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 4 / Church Street
Turn left onto US 4 / Church Street
Navigation decision point
6
21.1 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
US 4; NH 11 / Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 4; NH 11 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
39.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m 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
43.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m 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
44.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
|
NH 132 / Mountain Road
Enter roundabout onto NH 132 / Mountain Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.21 one way
$14.42 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.94 | $15.87 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.58 | $17.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.89 | $19.78 |
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
$7
Tolls
$0
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.70 | $2.15 |
| Efficient EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.92 | $1.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.27 | $2.87 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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 Sunday
Local time
6:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Andover, NH
22 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
19 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 17m 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 drive offers a mixed profile, with about 50% of the journey on highways. You'll spend a significant portion on U.S. Route 4, which makes up the longest uninterrupted stretch at 13 miles. The road's character likely shifts as you transition between these different road types, moving from potentially faster highway sections to more local or town-centric roads like Main Street and Old Turnpike Road. Expect a varied driving experience that keeps things interesting without being overly demanding.
50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13 mi on U.S. Route 4.
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 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 4 / Church 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 44.8 miles you will encounter 10 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 (US 4 / Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 21.1 miles (US 4; NH 11 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 39.8 miles (US 4): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 44.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). 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 13 miles on U.S. Route 4. 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: at 0.1 miles (US 4 / Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 21.1 miles (US 4; NH 11 / Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 39.8 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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