Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
43 mi
69 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Concord, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Hampstead, NH
Wikimedia Commons
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.
| 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 |
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
Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between East Concord, NH and Hampstead, NH.
Start on this road
Turn right onto NH 132
Enter roundabout onto West Portsmouth Street
Continue on West Portsmouth Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 93; US 4
Continue on I 93
Continue on I 93
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
Continue on I 93
Continue on I 93
Take the exit
Turn left onto NH 111
Continue on NH 111
Continue on NH 111
Continue on NH 111
Turn left onto West Road
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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.
A short stop after about 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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.
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.
Enter roundabout onto West Portsmouth Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 / Everett Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
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
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
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
Regular Gas
$7.60 one way
$15.20 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.92 | $8.33 | $16.65 |
| premium | $5.29 | $8.95 | $17.91 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $9.06 | $18.11 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.76
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$1
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 15 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in East Concord on Wednesday
Local time
5:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued May 25 at 5:15AM EDT by NWS Gray ME
Destination
Evening in Hampstead on Wednesday
Local time
5:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Rain Showers
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued May 25 at 5:15AM EDT by NWS Gray ME
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
560 ft
Total Descent
547 ft
Highest Point
440 ft
~18.4 mi in
Elevation Range
273 ft
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.
Boston
Salem
Founded 1749
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
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.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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