Origin
East Concord, NH
Late night in East Concord on Sunday
Local time
12:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Concord, NH to Milton, 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 12m
Distance
38.5 mi
62 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Concord, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Milton, NH
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Trip Overview
East Concord, NH to Milton, NH is 38.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 12 minutes via Suncook Valley Road, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip primarily within New Hampshire, connecting two points in the Northeast region. The drive offers a local feel, winding through familiar New England terrain without the complexity of major highways. It's a short enough journey that you can easily complete it in a single afternoon, leaving you plenty of time for other activities.
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 |
| Farmington Road | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| I 393 | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| Dover Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| East Side Drive | 1.9 mi | 4m |
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 Milton, 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 right onto NH 75; NH 153
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Main Street
20
Turn left onto NH 75
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Elm Street
21
Continue on NH 75
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Farmington Road
22
At end of road, turn left onto NH 125
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
White Mountain Highway
23
Turn left onto Mill Street
166 ft
·
8 sec
·
Mill Street
24
Turn right onto Dawson Street
481 ft
·
20 sec
·
Dawson Street
25
Arrive at destination
Dawson Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.3 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 37.5 — 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
|
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.
5
32.7 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
NH 75; NH 153 / Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto NH 75; NH 153 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
37.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
NH 125 / White Mountain Highway
At end of road, turn left onto NH 125 / White Mountain Highway
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.20 one way
$12.40 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.82 | $13.64 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.37 | $14.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.50 | $17.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 62% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.04 | $1.85 |
| Efficient EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.37 | $1.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.39 | $2.46 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (62% 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
Milton, NH
Late night in Milton on Sunday
Local time
12:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Alton, NH
19 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
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 12m 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 characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with only an estimated 8% share of highway driving. You'll spend most of your time navigating local roads like Suncook Valley Road, Ridge Road, and Prospect Mountain Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 12.2 miles along Suncook Valley Road. Expect frequent turns and a more intimate connection with the landscape as you traverse these varied local routes.
Only 8% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
25 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 14 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 38.5 miles you will encounter 14 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.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 38.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (8%). 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 Milton, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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