East Concord, NH to Hampstead, NH is 43 miles and takes about 59 minutes via Everett Turnpike and I-93, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within New Hampshire, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a relatively short drive, mostly on highways, making it a straightforward option for a quick trip. You'll encounter a mix of highway cruising and surface roads as you make your way south. Consider this a practical choice for getting from point A to point B efficiently without a major time commitment.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Everett Turnpike
10.9 mi
13m
I 93
7.7 mi
9m
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
7.4 mi
8m
Alan B Shepard Highway
4.4 mi
5m
State Route 111
3.3 mi
5m
Salem Road
1.8 mi
3m
West Road
1.6 mi
4m
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
1.4 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Everett Turnpike
— 10.9 mi, about 13m
Traffic on I-93
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 18 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~4,101 veh/hr typical
· worst 4,727
Quietest
2 AM
~153 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
26.8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Concord, NH and Hampstead, 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
8.9 mi·10 min·Everett Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
2.0 mi·2 min·Everett Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93
7.7 mi·9 min·I 93
Toward I 93 South: Salem, BostonUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
4.4 mi·5 min·Alan B Shepard Highway
Toward I 93 South: Derry, BostonUse the slight left lane.
12
Continue on I 93
1.0 mi·1 min·Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
13
Continue on I 93
7.4 mi·8 min·Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
14
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 3Toward NH 111: Windham, North SalemUse the slight right lane.
15
Turn left onto NH 111
0.6 mi·1 min·Indian Rock Road
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on NH 111
0.4 mi·55 sec·Range Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
17
Continue on NH 111
1.8 mi·3 min·Salem Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on NH 111
3.3 mi·5 min·State Route 111
19
Turn left onto West Road
1.6 mi·4 min·West Road
20
Arrive at destination
West Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 21.5 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 34.5 — 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
12 mi into trip|~15m in|I 93 / Everett Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 / Everett Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
14 mi into trip|~18m in|I 93
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93 toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston
8
21.7 mi into trip|~27m in|I 93 / Alan B Shepard Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 / Alan B Shepard Highway toward I 93 South: Derry, Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 93 South: Derry, Boston
8
34.5 mi into trip|~42m in
Take the exit toward NH 111: Windham, North Salem
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 3
Toward NH 111: Windham, North Salem
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.75 one way
$13.50 round trip
$3.99/gal25.4 MPG avg15 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.48
$7.58
$15.15
premium
$4.81
$8.15
$16.29
diesel
$4.80
$8.12
$16.24
Estimated Tolls: $0.76
Everett Turnpike
(10.9 mi)$0.76
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$1
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 15 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
12.9
0
$4.52
$2.06
Efficient EV
10.8
0
$3.76
$1.72
EV Truck/SUV
17.2
0
$6.02
$2.75
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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 Jul 15, 2026
Origin
East Concord, NH
Morning
in East Concord on Sunday
Local time
10:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
W 5 to 10 mph20% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 14 at 10:21PM EDT until July 14 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Gray ME
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued July 14 at 10:09PM EDT until July 15 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Gray ME
Destination
Hampstead, NH
Morning
in Hampstead on Sunday
Local time
10:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Partly Cloudy
W 5 mph12% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 14 at 10:21PM EDT until July 14 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Gray ME
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued July 14 at 10:09PM EDT until July 15 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Gray ME
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
59m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 43-mile trip features a highway share of 51%, meaning you'll spend a good portion of the time on faster roads. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 10.9 miles on the Everett Turnpike. Expect to transition from highway driving to surface roads at some point during your 59-minute drive. The profile is mixed highway and surface, so be ready for a change in pace and potential for more local traffic as you get closer to Hampstead.
51% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.9 mi on Everett Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near West Portsmouth Street.
Driving Effort8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 43 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
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 12 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
440 ft167 ft
Total Climb
560 ft
Total Descent
547 ft
Highest Point
440 ft
~18.4 mi in
Elevation Range
273 ft
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 Hampstead, NH, road signs point toward Boston and Salem.
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 43 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.9 miles on Everett Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.76 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 4 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.
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 Hampstead, 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 12 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Hampstead, NH before heading back.
