Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
49.4 mi
80 km
Drive Score
6/10
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
Stratham, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
East Concord, NH to Stratham, NH is 49.4 miles and takes about 1 hour 2 minutes via NH 101 and Everett Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This relatively short trip stays within New Hampshire, connecting the Northeast region from start to finish. Given its limited duration and highway focus, it's a straightforward transit that's ideal for a quick day trip or a connecting leg on a larger journey. You'll spend most of your time on major roadways, making it an efficient way to get between these two points.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 101 | 26.2 mi | 30m |
| Everett Turnpike | 10.9 mi | 13m |
| I 93 | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| Portsmouth Avenue | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Senator Styles Bridges Highway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Styles Bridges Highway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Mountain Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Portsmouth Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 14 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,987 veh/hr typical · worst 4,629
Quietest
2 AM
~134 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
29.8×
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 Stratham, 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
Take the exit
Merge onto NH 101
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn straight onto NH 108
Enter roundabout onto NH 33
Continue on NH 33
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 24.7 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 12 and 47 — 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 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
Take the exit toward NH 101 East: Seacoast, Portsmouth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward NH 108: Stratham, Exeter
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$8.73 one way
$17.47 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.92 | $9.56 | $19.13 |
| premium | $5.29 | $10.29 | $20.57 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $10.41 | $20.81 |
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
$9
Tolls
$1
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.19 | $2.37 |
| Efficient EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.32 | $1.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.92 | $3.16 |
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
Evening in East Concord on Wednesday
Local time
6:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Evening in Stratham on Wednesday
Local time
6:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Clear
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 route is predominantly highway driving, with 87% of the 49.4 miles on major roads like I-93 and NH 101. You'll experience a long stretch of 26.2 miles on NH 101, offering a consistent cruising experience before transitioning to surface roads. Expect a high volume of exits and merges as you navigate the turnpike and interstate sections. The highway portion means you'll cover ground quickly.
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 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 49.4 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 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
439 ft
Total Descent
703 ft
Highest Point
441 ft
~7.1 mi in
Elevation Range
394 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between East Concord, NH and Stratham, NH, road signs point toward Boston, Portsmouth and Exeter.
Boston
Portsmouth
Exeter
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Cafe
Early in the drive, short detour
Hooksett, NH
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Cafe
Around the midpoint, short detour
Cafe
Near the start, short detour
Concord, NH
Hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-16:00; Sa 09:00-16:00; Su 10...
Cafe
Near the start, short detour
Concord, NH
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Sa 07:00-13:00; Su 08:00-12:00
Visit websiteCafe
Near the start, short detour
Concord, NH
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Sa 07:00-14:00
Cafe
Near the end, short detour
Exeter, NH
Cuisine: juice;smoothie
Visit websiteFast_food
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Manchester, NH
Cuisine: donut;coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Su 04:00-20:00
Visit websiteFast_food
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Candia, NH
Cuisine: donut;coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Sa 05:00-22:00; Su 06:00-22:00
Visit websiteFast_food
Early in the drive, right off the route
Bow, NH
Cuisine: donut;coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Su 04:00-22:00
Visit websiteFast_food
Later in the drive, short detour
Epping, NH
Cuisine: donut;coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Fr 05:00-22:00; Sa-Su 05:00-20:00
Visit websiteFast_food
Later in the drive, short detour
Epping, NH
Cuisine: sandwich
Hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-20:00; Sa 08:00-19:00; Su 08...
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the end, short detour
Exeter, NH
Cuisine: pizza
Visit websiteViewpoint
Near the end, short detour
Tomb
Near the start, short detour
Concord, NH
District
Near the start, short detour
Cannon
Near the end, short detour
Museum
Near the start, short detour
NH
Artwork
Near the end, short detour
Museum
Near the end, short detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
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City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 49.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). 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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