Origin
East Concord, NH
Late night in East Concord on Sunday
Local time
12:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Concord, NH to Wakefield, 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 26m
Distance
46.2 mi
74 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Concord, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Wakefield, NH
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from East Concord to Wakefield, this 46.2-mile journey is a straightforward trip that typically takes about 1 hour and 26 minutes. Because the route is relatively short, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion without needing an overnight stay. You will navigate via Mountain Road, East Side Drive, and Loudon Road, keeping your total estimated fuel cost around $7. This drive stays entirely within the Northeast region of New Hampshire, offering a consistent local experience throughout. It is an ideal option if you prefer avoiding major highways, as the route is comprised entirely of local roads.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Suncook Valley Road | 12.2 mi | 18m |
| Wakefield Road | 5 mi | 9m |
| Ridge Road | 4.5 mi | 9m |
| Prospect Mountain Road | 3.1 mi | 7m |
| I 393 | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 2.8 mi | 6m |
| State Route 153 | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Dover Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
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 Wakefield, 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 left onto NH 153
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Main Street
20
Continue on NH 153
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Charles Street
21
Continue on NH 153
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Middleton Road
22
Continue on NH 153
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Wolfeboro Road
23
Continue on NH 153
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Farmington Road
24
Continue on NH 153
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Kings Highway
25
Turn right onto NH 153
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
State Route 153
26
Turn left onto NH 153
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Old White Mountian Highway
27
Continue on NH 153
5.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Wakefield Road
28
Turn left
173 ft
·
12 sec
29
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.1 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 31.6 — 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.
4
10.6 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
NH 28 / Suncook Valley Road
At end of road, turn left onto NH 28 / Suncook Valley Road
Navigation decision point
4
31.6 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
NH 11 / NH Route 11
At end of road, turn right onto NH 11 / NH Route 11
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.44 one way
$14.87 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.18 | $16.37 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.85 | $17.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.20 | $20.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.85 | $2.22 |
| Efficient EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.04 | $1.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.5 | 0 | $6.47 | $2.96 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Wakefield, NH
Late night in Wakefield on Sunday
Local time
12:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Alton, NH
23 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
18 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 26m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will spend your time navigating through local terrain, which requires your full attention behind the wheel compared to the monotony of a straight highway. Because the path relies on winding local roads, you should prepare for a more engaged driving experience that prioritizes maneuvering over sustained speed. There are no long, uninterrupted highway stretches here, so you can anticipate a steady, rhythmic pace from start to finish. This is a practical, hands-on route that keeps you connected to the local landscape as you transition from East Concord to Wakefield.
Only 12% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
29 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 13 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 46.2 miles you will encounter 13 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 26m. Total distance: 46.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (12%). 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 Wakefield, 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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