Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
32.6 mi
52 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Concord, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Amherst, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Traveling from East Concord to Amherst covers a 32.6-mile stretch across the Northeast, making this an ideal day trip that takes approximately 48 minutes to complete. You will primarily navigate via Mountain Road, West Portsmouth Street, and I-93 South, meaning the journey is straightforward enough to handle in a single session without needing an overnight stop. Budgeting about $5 for fuel should comfortably cover your transit between these two New Hampshire locations. Since this trip is short and efficient, it serves as a practical connector for those moving between these regional hubs. You won't need to worry about complex logistics, as the route is manageable for any driver looking to get from point A to point B quickly.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Everett Turnpike | 15.8 mi | 18m |
| NH 101 | 9.3 mi | 14m |
| Boynton Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Senator Styles Bridges Highway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Styles Bridges Highway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Amherst Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| McGregor Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between East Concord, NH and Amherst, NH.
Start on this road
Turn right onto NH 132
Enter roundabout onto West Portsmouth Street
Continue on West Portsmouth Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 93; US 4
Continue on I 93
Continue on I 93
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
Keep slight left at fork onto I 293
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto Eddy Road
Continue on McGregor Street
Continue on Main Street
Turn right onto Boynton Street
Continue on NH 101
Continue on NH 101
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn slight right onto NH 122
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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.
A short stop after about 32.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 16.3 miles from East 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 12 and 31.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 / Everett Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto I 293 / Everett Turnpike toward I 293 South: Manchester, Nashua
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward Amoskeag Street, Goffstown Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Keep slight right at fork toward NH 122 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Regular Gas
$5.25 one way
$10.50 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.77 | $11.55 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.24 | $12.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.20 | $14.40 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.10
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.42 | $1.56 |
| Efficient EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.85 | $1.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13 | 0 | $4.56 | $2.09 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in East Concord on Sunday
Local time
6:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in Amherst on Sunday
Local time
6:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
38°F
Manchester, NH
16 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous highway experience, as this route features zero highway share. You will navigate a series of local roads that demand your full attention, providing a more engaged driving experience than a standard interstate cruise. Because the path is composed entirely of local transit, there is no single long, uninterrupted highway stretch to break up the turns. The personality of this drive is dictated by the local road network, requiring you to stay alert through the various transitions between Mountain Road and West Portsmouth Street. It is a practical, hands-on commute that keeps you focused on the road ahead for the duration of the 48-minute trip.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Everett Turnpike and NH 101. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 12 miles in near I 93 / Everett Turnpike.
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 32.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 12 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14 miles (I 293 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from East Concord, NH to Amherst, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Nashua along the way.
Nashua
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 32.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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