East Concord to Berlin is 112.2 miles and takes about 2h 28m via I 93 and US 3, with a fuel budget near $18 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New Hampshire, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. Expect a drive that's mostly highway, making it a straightforward journey. It's a good option for a single-day excursion, allowing ample time for your destination.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
56.1 miles from East Concord, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 4m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 93
71.6 mi
1h 21m
US 3
10.4 mi
16m
Gorham Hill Road
9.1 mi
12m
Owls Head Highway
6.1 mi
9m
Main Street
3.7 mi
7m
State Route 115
3.6 mi
5m
Presidential Highway
2.2 mi
3m
US Route 3 North
2 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
I 93
— 71.6 mi, about 1h 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Concord, NH and Berlin, NH.
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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
0.1 mi·14 sec·West Portsmouth Street
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward I 93 North, US 4 West
6
Merge onto I 93; US 4
72 mi·1 hr 21 min·I 93; US 4
7
Take the exit onto US 3
10 mi·16 min·US 3
Exit 35Toward US 3 North: Twin Mountain, LancasterUse the slight right lane.
8
Continue on US 3
2.0 mi·3 min·US Route 3 North
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto NH 115
3.6 mi·5 min·State Route 115
Use the right lane.
10
Continue on NH 115
6.1 mi·9 min·Owls Head Highway
11
At end of road, turn right onto US 2
2.2 mi·3 min·Presidential Highway
12
Continue on US 2
9.1 mi·12 min·Gorham Hill Road
13
Continue on US 2
1.2 mi·3 min·Lancaster Road
14
Turn sharp left onto NH 16
3.7 mi·7 min·Main Street
15
Continue on NH 16
1.3 mi·3 min·Glen Avenue
16
Keep slight left at fork onto NH 110
339 ft·15 sec·Green Street
17
Turn left onto NH 16
258 ft·13 sec·Pleasant Street
18
Turn sharp right
34 ft·4 sec
19
Turn left
146 ft·10 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 28m duration and 112.2-mile distance, this trip is easily completed in a single day. You can depart anytime in the morning and still have plenty of daylight upon arrival. With a fuel cost estimated at $18, you won't need extensive planning for gas stops, though it's always wise to top off before leaving East Concord. The longest stretch on I 93 is over 70 miles, so plan a brief break before or after this segment if needed to stay comfortable. Enjoy the flexibility this relatively short drive offers.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 56.1 miles from East Concord, NH, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 71.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 25 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56.1 miles or 1h 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Berlin, NH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving East Concord, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from East Concord, NH
This is one driving day of about 112.2 miles and 2h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from East Concord, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 93 for about 71.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 112.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.5 mi into trip|~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 93 North, US 4 West
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 93 North, US 4 West
8
72.4 mi into trip|~1h 22m in|US 3
Take the exit onto US 3 toward US 3 North: Twin Mountain, Lancaster
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 35
Toward US 3 North: Twin Mountain, Lancaster
5
84.9 mi into trip|~1h 42m in|NH 115 / State Route 115
Turn right onto NH 115 / State Route 115
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
107.1 mi into trip|~2h 16m in|NH 16 / Main Street
Turn sharp left onto NH 16 / Main Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
112.2 mi into trip|~2h 28m in
Turn sharp right
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.06 one way
$36.12 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg39 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$19.87
$39.75
premium
$4.86
$21.49
$42.97
diesel
$5.61
$24.77
$49.54
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
33.7
0
$11.78
$5.39
Efficient EV
28.1
0
$9.82
$4.49
EV Truck/SUV
44.9
0
$15.71
$7.18
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
East Concord, NH
Night
in East Concord on Saturday
Local time
9:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Berlin, NH
Night
in Berlin on Saturday
Local time
9:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Franconia, NH
56 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
2h 28m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is largely a highway-focused drive, with 78% of it on high-speed roads. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 71.6 miles on I 93, providing a consistent pace for a significant portion of the journey. While the majority is on major highways like I 93 and US 3, there are also segments on local roads like Gorham Hill Road, offering a slight change in scenery and driving feel. The progression is generally smooth, transitioning from interstate speeds to more local thoroughfares as you approach Berlin.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 71.6 mi on I 93.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 93 and US 3. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 28m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 72.4 miles (US 3): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 84.9 miles (NH 115 / State Route 115): Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from East Concord, NH to Berlin, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Lancaster along the way.
Lancaster
72.4 mi in|~1h 22m|via US 3
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 28m. Total distance: 112.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 71.6 miles on I 93. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
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 0.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 72.4 miles (US 3): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 84.9 miles (NH 115 / State Route 115): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Berlin, NH before heading back.
