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Trip from East Concord, NH to Enfield, NH

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 20m

Distance

64.2 mi

103 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Fair

2 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 15m ★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown East Concord, NH, NH

East Concord, NH

Mohan Nannapaneni

Downtown Enfield, NH, NH

Enfield, NH

gaurav meda

Trip Overview

East Concord to Enfield is 64.2 miles and takes about 1 hour 20 minutes via I 89, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New Hampshire, traveling north through the Northeast region. It's a straightforward drive primarily on the interstate, making it a simple and efficient option for getting between these two points. You'll spend most of your time on the highway, so it’s a good choice if you want to minimize driving time and maximize time at your destination. Expect a smooth and predictable route with minimal complexity.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 89 53.6 mi 1h 2m
Dartmouth College Highway 3 mi 5m
Everett Turnpike 2.5 mi 3m
Senator Styles Bridges Highway 1.4 mi 1m
U.S. Route 4 1.1 mi 2m
Styles Bridges Highway 0.7 mi 1m
Mountain Road 0.4 mi <1m
West Portsmouth Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 89 — 53.6 mi, about 1h 2m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Concord, NH and Enfield, 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

54 mi · 1 hr 2 min · I 89
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Exit 17 Toward US 4: Enfield, Canaan
12

Turn right

198 ft · 5 sec
13

Turn straight onto US 4

3.0 mi · 5 min · Dartmouth College Highway
14

Continue on US 4

1.1 mi · 2 min · U.S. Route 4
15

Turn right onto High Street

0.1 mi · 25 sec · High Street
16

Continue on Shaker Hill Road

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Shaker Hill Road
17

Turn right onto Wells Street

54 ft · 2 sec · Wells Street
18

Arrive at destination

Wells Street

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown New London, NH, NH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

New London, NH

32 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

Weare, NH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

New London, NH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 32.1 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 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 64.2 — 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
59.6 mi into trip | ~1h 11m in

Take the exit toward US 4: Enfield, Canaan

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 17 Toward US 4: Enfield, Canaan
5
64.2 mi into trip | ~1h 20m in | Wells Street

Turn right onto Wells Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.34 one way

$20.67 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $11.37 $22.74
premium $4.86 $12.29 $24.59
diesel $5.61 $14.17 $28.35

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

$10

Tolls

$0

Total

$11

Estimated CO2 emission: 22.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 19.3 0 $6.74 $3.08
Efficient EV 16.1 0 $5.62 $2.57
EV Truck/SUV 25.7 0 $8.99 $4.11

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

8 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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

East Concord, NH

Morning in East Concord on Tuesday

Local time

7:25 AM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Enfield, NH

Morning in Enfield on Tuesday

Local time

7:25 AM

EDT

Current temp

38°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

58°F

New London, NH

32 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

20 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

1h 20m 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 route is 89% highway, meaning you'll be on I 89 for the vast majority of the 64.2 miles. Your longest continuous stretch on the interstate measures 53.6 miles. After the highway portion, you'll transition to Dartmouth College Highway, which is a surface road. Expect to notice the transition from high-speed interstate cruising to a more moderate pace as you approach Enfield.

89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 53.6 mi on I 89.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and Dartmouth College Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near West Portsmouth Street.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 20m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 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.

Between East Concord, NH and Enfield, NH, road signs point toward White River Junction Vermont and Canaan.

White River Junction Vermont

5.6 mi in | ~8m

Canaan

59.6 mi in | ~1h 11m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 64.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (89%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 53.6 miles on I 89. 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.

Yes — we found about 2 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.

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 — Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Enfield, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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