Origin
East Concord, NH
Late night in East Concord on Sunday
Local time
3:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Concord, NH to Deering, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
32.5 mi
52 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 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Concord, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Deering, NH
Dmytro Koplyk
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick excursion through the heart of New Hampshire, this 32.5-mile journey from East Concord to Deering is a straightforward choice. You can easily complete the trip in about 49 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a stress-free day trip. Budgeting roughly $5 for fuel should cover your needs for the entire distance. Since the route stays entirely within the Northeast region, you won't need to worry about major environmental transitions or lengthy overnight stays. It is a practical, efficient path that gets you from point A to point B without any mandatory stops required along the way.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 202 | 11.4 mi | 15m |
| I 89 | 7.8 mi | 9m |
| Deering Center Road | 3.6 mi | 7m |
| Everett Turnpike | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Henniker Street | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Senator Styles Bridges Highway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Styles Bridges Highway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Bridge Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 202
— 11.4 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Concord, NH and Deering, 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
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Everett Turnpike
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 89
7.8 mi
·
9 min
·
I 89
11
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 5
Toward US 202 West, NH 9 West: Henniker, Keene
12
Continue on US 202; NH 9
11 mi
·
15 min
·
US 202; NH 9
Use the straight lane.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Toward Hillsborough
14
Turn left onto Henniker Street
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Henniker Street
15
Turn left onto NH 149
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Bridge Street
16
Continue on NH 149
3.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Deering Center Road
17
Turn right onto Reservoir Road
235 ft
·
11 sec
·
Reservoir Road
18
Turn left onto Maple Street
167 ft
·
7 sec
·
Maple Street
19
Arrive at destination
Maple Street
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 32.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.2 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 26.1 — 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
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 93 South, US 4 East
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 93 South, US 4 East
7
5.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junctio...
6
13.8 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward US 202 West, NH 9 West: Henniker, Keene
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 5
Toward US 202 West, NH 9 West: Henniker, Keene
4
26.1 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward Hillsborough
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Hillsborough
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.23 one way
$10.46 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.76 | $11.51 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.22 | $12.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.18 | $14.35 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.18
Everett Turnpike
(2.5 mi)
$0.18
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: 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 | $3.41 | $1.56 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.84 | $1.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13 | 0 | $4.55 | $2.08 |
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
Deering, NH
Late night in Deering on Sunday
Local time
3:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°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
2 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
49m 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 a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate haul on this route. While your path includes segments of Mountain Road, West Portsmouth Street, and I-93 South, you will find that the highway share is effectively zero percent. Because the route relies on local roads, you should prepare for a more hands-on driving experience that requires your full attention at intersections. The character of the drive remains consistent throughout, lacking long, uninterrupted stretches of open road. You will spend your time navigating tight transitions rather than settling into a cruise-control rhythm.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.4 mi on US 202.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 202 and I 89. You will hit about 12 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 32.5 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.6 miles: 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.
Between East Concord, NH and Deering, NH, road signs point toward White River Junction Vermont, Keene and Hillsborough.
White River Junction Vermont
5.6 mi in
|
~8m
Keene
13.8 mi in
|
~18m
Hillsborough
26.1 mi in
|
~35m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 32.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.4 miles on US 202. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.18 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.
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 Deering, 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 0.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.6 miles: 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 Deering, 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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