Origin
Concord, NH
Morning in Concord on Sunday
Local time
6:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Concord, NH to Stratham Station, 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 3m
Distance
49.1 mi
79 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Concord, NH
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Trip Overview
Concord to Stratham Station is 49.1 miles and takes about 1h 3m via NH 101 and Everett Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward drive entirely within New Hampshire, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its relatively short distance and mostly highway profile, it's an easy trip to complete in a single day. You'll spend most of your time on well-maintained highways, making for a predictable and efficient commute.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 101 | 26.2 mi | 30m |
| Everett Turnpike | 10.9 mi | 13m |
| I 93 | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| Portsmouth Avenue | 3.7 mi | 7m |
| Depot Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Loudon Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Centre Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NH 101
— 26.2 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord, NH and Stratham Station, NH.
1
Start on this road
74 ft
·
16 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Centre Street
183 ft
·
7 sec
·
Centre Street
3
Continue on NH 9
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Loudon Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 93 South
Use the right lane.
5
Continue on I 93
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Everett Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Everett Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
I 93
Toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 7
Toward NH 101 East: Seacoast, Portsmouth
9
Merge onto NH 101
26 mi
·
30 min
·
NH 101
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 11
Toward NH 108: Stratham, Exeter
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
485 ft
·
13 sec
Use the left lane.
12
Turn straight onto NH 108
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Portsmouth Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Enter roundabout onto NH 33
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Portsmouth Avenue
Toward NH 33 East: Greenland, Portsmouth
14
Continue on NH 33
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Portsmouth Avenue
Toward NH 33 East: Greenland, Portsmouth
15
Turn left onto Depot Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Depot Road
16
Arrive at destination
Depot Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.5 miles from Concord, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 44 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the ramp toward I 93 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 93 South
6
9.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
I 93 / Everett Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 / Everett Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
11.3 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
I 93
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93 toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston
6
17.1 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward NH 101 East: Seacoast, Portsmouth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 7
Toward NH 101 East: Seacoast, Portsmouth
8
44 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Take the exit toward NH 108: Stratham, Exeter
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 11
Toward NH 108: Stratham, Exeter
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.90 one way
$15.81 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.70 | $17.39 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.40 | $18.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.84 | $21.68 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.76
Everett Turnpike
(10.9 mi)
$0.76
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$1
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.16 | $2.36 |
| Efficient EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.30 | $1.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.87 | $3.14 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Stratham Station, NH
Morning in Stratham Station on Sunday
Local time
6:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°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
12 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
1h 3m 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?
Expect to be on highways for about 87% of this 49.1-mile trip. The longest continuous stretch on a single highway is 26.2 miles, occurring on NH 101. Once you transition off the main highways, you'll likely encounter more local traffic and a change in road conditions. The high percentage of highway driving means you'll experience a steady pace with frequent exits.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.2 mi on NH 101.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NH 101 and Everett Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in.
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 49.1 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 9.4 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.3 miles (I 93): 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 Concord, NH and Stratham Station, NH, road signs point toward Boston, Portsmouth and Exeter.
Boston
11.3 mi in
|
~14m
|
via I 93
Portsmouth
17.1 mi in
|
~21m
Exeter
44 mi in
|
~52m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 49.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26.2 miles on NH 101. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.76 in tolls one way, starting with Everett Turnpike. 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 — we found about 3 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Stratham Station, 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: at 0.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 9.4 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.3 miles (I 93): 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 Stratham Station, 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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