Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 6, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
15.3 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Concord, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Pittsfield, NH
Wikimedia Commons
East Concord, NH to Pittsfield, NH is 15.3 miles and takes about 28 minutes via Suncook Valley Road and I-393, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within New Hampshire, making it a convenient option for local travel. The route is primarily surface roads, so expect a more connected-to-the-ground feel rather than high-speed interstate cruising. It's a quick trip, perfect if you're looking to get from point A to point B without a significant time commitment.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Suncook Valley Road | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| I 393 | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| Dover Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| East Side Drive | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Loudon Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Mountain Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Suncook Valley Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 7 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,451 veh/hr typical · worst 2,884
Quietest
1 AM
~47 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
52.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 103 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between East Concord, NH and Pittsfield, NH.
Start on this road
Turn right onto NH 132
Enter roundabout onto NH 132
Continue on NH 132
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 393; US 4; US 202
Continue on NH 9; US 4; US 202
Continue on US 4; US 202; NH 9
Turn left onto Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto NH 28
Continue on NH 28
Turn right onto Loudon Road
Continue on Crescent Street
Turn left onto Concord Hill Road
Continue on South Main Street
Turn left onto Elm Street
Continue on Depot Street
Turn left onto NH 107
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 15.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Enter roundabout onto NH 132 / East Side Drive
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn left onto NH 28 / Suncook Valley Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Elm Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.55 one way
$5.10 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $2.83 | $5.66 |
| premium | $5.07 | $3.05 | $6.10 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $3.37 | $6.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.73 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.34 | $0.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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 Saturday
Local time
9:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Night in Pittsfield on Saturday
Local time
9:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Mostly Cloudy
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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 covers 15.3 miles, with about 19% on I-393. The longest uninterrupted stretch on a surface road is 3.7 miles along Suncook Valley Road. You'll transition from more open highway driving to surface roads where you'll notice more local intersections and traffic signals. The majority of your travel will be on these local roads, so plan for a driving pace that accommodates frequent changes in speed.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 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.
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 15.3 miles you will encounter 11 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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
558 ft
Total Descent
373 ft
Highest Point
585 ft
~7.7 mi in
Elevation Range
274 ft
Founded 1782
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 15.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (19%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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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