Origin
East Concord, NH
Morning in East Concord on Sunday
Local time
6:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Concord, NH to Danbury, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
52m
Distance
31 mi
50 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Concord, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Danbury, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick excursion through New Hampshire, this 31-mile trip from East Concord to Danbury is a straightforward option. Expect to spend about 52 minutes behind the wheel, making it an ideal day trip that leaves you plenty of time at your destination. You will navigate primarily via Mountain Road, West Portsmouth Street, and I-93 North to complete the journey. With a fuel cost of just $5, it is a budget-friendly way to move through the Northeast. Since the entire drive stays within the state of New Hampshire, you can easily complete this route in a single day without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Route 4 | 7 mi | 11m |
| Old Turnpike Road | 5.4 mi | 9m |
| High Street | 5 mi | 7m |
| I 93 | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| King Street | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| Main Street | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| Salisbury Highway | 2 mi | 3m |
| US 4 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
U.S. Route 4
— 7 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Concord, NH and Danbury, 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
0.1 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
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
I 93; US 4
7
Take the exit onto US 4
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 4
Exit 17
Toward US 4, US 3: Penacook, Boscawen
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Enter roundabout onto US 4
148 ft
·
2 sec
·
King Street
9
Continue on US 4
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
King Street
Use the straight lane.
10
Enter roundabout onto US 4
115 ft
·
1 sec
·
King Street
11
Continue on US 4
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
King Street
Use the straight lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 4
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
High Street
13
Continue on US 4
5.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Old Turnpike Road
14
Continue on US 4
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Salisbury Highway
15
Continue on US 4; NH 11
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Main Street
16
Turn right onto US 4
7.0 mi
·
11 min
·
U.S. Route 4
Use the right lane.
17
Turn slight right
136 ft
·
10 sec
Toward NH 104 East
18
Turn right onto NH 104
170 ft
·
4 sec
·
Ragged Mountain Highway
19
Arrive at destination
NH 104
Where to Stop
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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.5 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 31 — 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
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
4.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
US 4
Take the exit onto US 4 toward US 4, US 3: Penacook, Boscawen
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / left lanes.
Exit 17
Toward US 4, US 3: Penacook, Boscawen
5
24 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
US 4 / U.S. Route 4
Turn right onto US 4 / U.S. Route 4
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
31 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
NH 104 / Ragged Mountain Highway
Turn right onto NH 104 / Ragged Mountain Highway
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.99 one way
$9.98 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.49 | $10.98 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.94 | $11.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.84 | $13.69 |
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
$5
Tolls
$0
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.8 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 | 9.3 | 0 | $3.25 | $1.49 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.71 | $1.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.34 | $1.98 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Danbury, NH
Morning in Danbury on Sunday
Local time
6:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
36°F
Salisbury, NH
16 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
17 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
52m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. While the route utilizes I-93 North, the highway share is 0%, meaning you will spend your time navigating local surface roads. This creates a more involved driving experience as you transition away from the busier streets of East Concord. You should expect a series of winding sections that require your full attention throughout the 52-minute duration. The lack of long, uninterrupted highway stretches means the pace remains steady and technical from start to finish.
55% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7 mi on U.S. Route 4.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near West Portsmouth Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 31 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 0.4 miles (West Portsmouth Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.7 miles (US 4): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
On the drive from East Concord, NH to Danbury, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Boscawen along the way.
Boscawen
4.7 mi in
|
~6m
|
via US 4
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 31 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7 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.
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 Danbury, 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 0.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.7 miles (US 4): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Danbury, 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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