Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
49.8 mi
80 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
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
Mason, NH
Chris Flaten
East Concord, NH to Mason, NH is 49.8 miles and takes about 1 hour 20 minutes via Everett Turnpike and NH 101, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward trip entirely within New Hampshire, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. The route is predominantly highway, making it a quick and efficient option for getting between these two points. Consider this a solid choice if you need to cover ground without a lot of fuss.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Everett Turnpike | 15.8 mi | 18m |
| NH 101 | 13.8 mi | 20m |
| Route 13 | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Brookline Road | 3.4 mi | 8m |
| Mason Road | 2 mi | 4m |
| NH Route 13 | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Boynton Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Senator Styles Bridges Highway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 19 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~4,001 veh/hr typical · worst 4,683
Quietest
2 AM
~127 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
31.5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 101 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between East Concord, NH and Mason, 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 left at fork onto I 293
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto Eddy Road
Continue on McGregor Street
Continue on Main Street
Turn right onto Boynton Street
Continue on NH 101
Continue on NH 101
Take the exit
Turn left onto NH 13
Continue on NH 13
Turn right onto Mason Road
Continue on Brookline Road
Turn right onto Depot Road
Turn right onto NH 123
Turn slight left onto Darling Hill Road
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 24.9 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 12 and 36.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 / Everett Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto I 293 / Everett Turnpike toward I 293 South: Manchester, Nashua
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward Amoskeag Street, Goffstown Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Take the exit toward NH 13: Milford, Brookline
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$8.69 one way
$17.38 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.93 | $9.67 | $19.35 |
| premium | $5.30 | $10.39 | $20.79 |
| diesel | $6.18 | $12.11 | $24.23 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.10
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$1
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.23 | $2.39 |
| Efficient EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.36 | $1.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.9 | 0 | $6.97 | $3.19 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Night in East Concord on Monday
Local time
11:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
29°F
Clear
Destination
Night in Mason on Monday
Local time
11:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
32°F
Clear
64°F
Milford, NH
25 mi in
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.
You'll spend about 72% of this 49.8-mile drive on highways, with the longest continuous stretch on the Everett Turnpike covering 15.8 miles. Expect a significant portion of your travel to be on high-speed roads before transitioning to surface streets. The shift from highway to more local roads will be noticeable as you approach your destination.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Everett Turnpike and NH 101. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 12 miles in near I 93 / Everett Turnpike.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 49.8 miles you will encounter 15 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 12 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14 miles (I 293 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
983 ft
Total Descent
543 ft
Highest Point
751 ft
~49.8 mi in
Elevation Range
547 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between East Concord, NH and Mason, NH, road signs point toward Nashua and Brookline.
Nashua
Brookline
Founded 1768
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 49.8 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 (72%). 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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