Origin
East Concord, NH
Morning in East Concord on Sunday
Local time
10:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Concord, NH to Auburn, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
25 mi
40 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Concord, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Auburn, NH
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Trip Overview
East Concord, NH to Auburn, NH is 25 miles and takes about 33 minutes via Everett Turnpike, I 93, and NH 101, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically within New Hampshire. Given its brevity and primarily highway profile, it’s an easy drive for a quick commute or a short hop between locations. You’ll find it’s a straightforward route with minimal complexity, making it ideal for those who prefer to get to their destination efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Everett Turnpike | 10.9 mi | 13m |
| I 93 | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| NH 101 | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Hooksett Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Senator Styles Bridges Highway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Styles Bridges Highway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Mountain Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Portsmouth Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Everett Turnpike
— 10.9 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Concord, NH and Auburn, NH.
1
Start on this road
99 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto NH 132
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Mountain Road
3
Enter roundabout onto West Portsmouth Street
15 ft
·
0 sec
·
West Portsmouth Street
4
Continue on West Portsmouth Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
West Portsmouth Street
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 93 South, US 4 East
6
Merge onto I 93; US 4
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
7
Continue on I 93
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
8
Continue on I 93
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Everett Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Everett Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
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.
11
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 7
Toward NH 101 East: Seacoast, Portsmouth
12
Merge onto NH 101
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
NH 101
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
Exit 2
Toward Auburn, Chester
14
Turn right onto Hooksett Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Hooksett Road
15
Arrive at destination
Hooksett Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 23 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
West Portsmouth Street
Enter roundabout onto West Portsmouth Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
12 mi into trip
|
~15m 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
14 mi into trip
|
~18m 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
19.7 mi into trip
|
~25m 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
6
23 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward Auburn, Chester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 2
Toward Auburn, Chester
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.02 one way
$8.05 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.43 | $8.86 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.79 | $9.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.52 | $11.04 |
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
$4
Tolls
$1
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.19 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.50 | $1.60 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Auburn, NH
Morning in Auburn on Sunday
Local time
10:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
33m 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 is mostly highway, with 76% of it on major roads like the Everett Turnpike, I 93, and NH 101. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 10.9 miles on the Everett Turnpike. You’ll experience a predominantly highway feel for most of the 25 miles, transitioning to surface roads closer to Auburn. Expect a fair number of exits and potential merging traffic as you navigate these main arteries.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.9 mi on Everett Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Everett Turnpike and I 93. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near West Portsmouth Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 25 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 33m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (West Portsmouth Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 12 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14 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 East Concord, NH and Auburn, NH, road signs point toward Boston, Portsmouth and Chester.
Boston
14 mi in
|
~18m
|
via I 93
Portsmouth
19.7 mi in
|
~25m
Chester
23 mi in
|
~29m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 25 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.9 miles on Everett Turnpike. 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 Auburn, 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 0.4 miles (West Portsmouth Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 12 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14 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 Auburn, 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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