Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
53.4 mi
86 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great 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
New Ipswich, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
East Concord, NH to New Ipswich, NH is 53.4 miles and takes about 1h 24m via NH 101 and Everett Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New Hampshire, traveling south from the Northeast region. It's a relatively short drive, mostly on highways, making it a straightforward option for a quick excursion. You'll experience a mix of highway cruising and surface road travel, so plan accordingly for your arrival.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 101 | 17.6 mi | 26m |
| Everett Turnpike | 15.8 mi | 18m |
| Greenville Road | 4.9 mi | 9m |
| Gibbons Highway | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Boynton Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Turnpike Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| 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 New Ipswich, 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
Turn left onto NH 101
Continue on NH 101
Turn left onto NH 31
Turn right onto Mill Street
Turn left onto Hubbard Hill Road
Continue on NH 123
Turn left onto NH 123
Continue on NH 123
At end of road, turn right onto NH 123
Turn left onto NH 123A
Turn slight right onto NH 123A
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 26.7 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 18.9 — 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 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
Regular Gas
$9.32 one way
$18.64 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.93 | $10.37 | $20.75 |
| premium | $5.30 | $11.14 | $22.29 |
| diesel | $6.18 | $12.99 | $25.98 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.21
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
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16 | 0 | $5.61 | $2.56 |
| Efficient EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.67 | $2.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.48 | $3.42 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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 New Ipswich on Monday
Local time
11:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
32°F
Clear
64°F
Milford, NH
27 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.
This drive is mostly highway, with 65% of the 53.4 miles on faster roads like NH 101 and the Everett Turnpike. You'll encounter a continuous stretch of 17.6 miles on NH 101. Expect the highway portion to end around the halfway point, transitioning to more local roads like Greenville Road for the remainder of your trip. The initial highway segment will likely feature frequent exits and merges.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NH 101 and Everett Turnpike. 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.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.4 miles you will encounter 17 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 (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 293 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Gently rolling terrain
Total Climb
1,141 ft
Total Descent
392 ft
Highest Point
1,059 ft
~53.4 mi in
Elevation Range
907 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from East Concord, NH to New Ipswich, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Nashua along the way.
Nashua
Founded 1762
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 53.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). 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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