Origin
East Concord, NH
Morning in East Concord on Sunday
Local time
6:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Concord, NH to Farmington, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h
Distance
32.7 mi
53 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Concord, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Farmington, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick New Hampshire excursion, the 32.7-mile trek from East Concord to Farmington is a straightforward option. You can comfortably complete this trip in about one hour, making it an ideal choice for a one-day outing. Budgeting roughly $5 for fuel should cover your travel costs, keeping this a very economical drive. Since the route stays entirely within the Northeast region, you won't face any major regional transitions or terrain shifts. It serves as a practical, no-fuss connection between these two towns, perfect for travelers who prefer local roads over long highway hauls. Because of the manageable duration, there is no need to plan for an overnight split.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Suncook Valley Road | 12.2 mi | 18m |
| Ridge Road | 4.5 mi | 9m |
| Prospect Mountain Road | 3.1 mi | 7m |
| I 393 | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| Dover Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| East Side Drive | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Suncook Valley Highway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Suncook Valley Road
— 12.2 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Concord, NH and Farmington, 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 NH 132
110 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Side Drive
4
Continue on NH 132
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
East Side Drive
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto I 393; US 4; US 202
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
I 393; US 4; US 202
7
Continue on NH 9; US 4; US 202
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Loudon Road
8
Continue on US 4; US 202; NH 9
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Dover Road
9
Turn left onto Main Street
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
Use the left lane.
10
At end of road, turn left onto NH 28
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Suncook Valley Road
11
Continue on NH 28
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Suncook Valley Highway
12
Continue on NH 28
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Suncook Valley Road
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on NH 28
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Suncook Valley Highway
14
Continue on NH 28
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Suncook Valley Road
Use the right lane.
15
Turn right onto Prospect Mountain Road
3.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Prospect Mountain Road
16
Continue on Ridge Road
4.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Ridge Road
17
At end of road, turn right onto NH 11
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
NH Route 11
18
Turn left onto Central Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Central Street
19
At end of road, turn left onto NH 153
62 ft
·
1 sec
·
Main Street
20
Arrive at destination
NH 153
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 32.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.4 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 31.6 — 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
|
NH 132 / East Side Drive
Enter roundabout onto NH 132 / East Side Drive
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
2.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
8.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
10.6 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
NH 28 / Suncook Valley Road
At end of road, turn left onto NH 28 / Suncook Valley Road
Navigation decision point
4
31.6 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
NH 11 / NH Route 11
At end of road, turn right onto NH 11 / NH Route 11
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.26 one way
$10.53 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.79 | $11.58 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.26 | $12.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.22 | $14.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$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 | $3.43 | $1.57 |
| Efficient EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.86 | $1.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.58 | $2.09 |
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
Farmington, NH
Morning in Farmington on Sunday
Local time
6:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°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
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
1h 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 experience rather than a high-speed interstate cruise on this journey. With only 9% of the trip spent on highways, you will spend most of your time navigating Suncook Valley Road, Ridge Road, and Prospect Mountain Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 12.2-mile segment on Suncook Valley Road, which provides the most consistent driving rhythm. Because the route relies on local roads, the drive feels intimate and requires more attention to steering than a typical highway commute. Prepare for a winding path that demands a bit more engagement behind the wheel as you transition between the various segments.
Only 9% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.2 mi on Suncook Valley Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near NH 132 / East Side Drive.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 32.7 miles you will encounter 10 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 (NH 132 / East Side Drive): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8.1 miles (Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,104 ft
280 ft
Total Climb
1,063 ft
Total Descent
1,094 ft
Highest Point
1,104 ft
~25.9 mi in
Elevation Range
825 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 32.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (9%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.2 miles on Suncook Valley Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 (NH 132 / East Side Drive): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8.1 miles (Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Farmington, 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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