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Trip from East Concord, NH to Windham, NH

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

47m

Distance

37 mi

60 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 44m ★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 46m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown East Concord, NH, NH

East Concord, NH

Mohan Nannapaneni

Downtown Windham, NH, NH

Windham, NH

Mohan Nannapaneni

Trip Overview

This 37-mile drive from East Concord, NH to Windham, NH will take you about 47 minutes to complete. It's a straightforward, single-day trip with a modest fuel cost of approximately $6. The journey primarily utilizes major highways like the Everett Turnpike and I-93, making it an efficient route. Given its short duration and mixed driving profile, this is an ideal day trip without the need for an overnight stay. You'll experience a blend of highway speeds and potentially some local road transitions as you travel within New Hampshire.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Everett Turnpike 10.9 mi 13m
I 93 7.7 mi 9m
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway 7.4 mi 8m
Alan B Shepard Highway 4.4 mi 5m
Indian Rock Road 1.7 mi 3m
Senator Styles Bridges Highway 1.4 mi 1m
Alan B Shepard Jr Highway 1 mi 1m
Styles Bridges Highway 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Everett Turnpike — 10.9 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Concord, NH and Windham, 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 West Portsmouth Street

15 ft · 0 sec · West Portsmouth Street
4

Continue on West Portsmouth Street

0.2 mi · 21 sec · West Portsmouth Street
5

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 45 sec
Toward I 93 South, US 4 East
6

Merge onto I 93; US 4

1.4 mi · 1 min · Senator Styles Bridges Highway
7

Continue on I 93

0.7 mi · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway
8

Continue on I 93

8.9 mi · 10 min · Everett Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork onto I 93

2.0 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight right at fork onto I 93

7.7 mi · 9 min · I 93
Toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork onto I 93

4.4 mi · 5 min · Alan B Shepard Highway
Toward I 93 South: Derry, Boston Use the slight left lane.
12

Continue on I 93

1.0 mi · 1 min · Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
13

Continue on I 93

7.4 mi · 8 min · Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
14

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 3 Toward NH 111: Windham, North Salem Use the slight right lane.
15

Turn sharp right onto NH 111

1.7 mi · 3 min · Indian Rock Road
16

Turn left onto Lowell Road

199 ft · 8 sec · Lowell Road
17

Turn right

70 ft · 5 sec
18

Turn right

66 ft · 4 sec
19

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Greater Manchester, England

Mid-route town

Meal stop

City of Manchester, NH

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

Derry, NH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

South Hooksett, NH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18.5 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 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 12 and 37 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
12 mi into trip | ~15m in | I 93 / Everett Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 / Everett Turnpike

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
14 mi into trip | ~18m in | I 93

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

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston
8
21.7 mi into trip | ~27m in | I 93 / Alan B Shepard Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 / Alan B Shepard Highway toward I 93 South: Derry, Boston

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 93 South: Derry, Boston
8
34.5 mi into trip | ~42m in

Take the exit toward NH 111: Windham, North Salem

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 3 Toward NH 111: Windham, North Salem
5
37 mi into trip | ~47m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.96 one way

$11.91 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $6.55 $13.11
premium $4.86 $7.09 $14.17
diesel $5.61 $8.17 $16.34

Estimated Tolls: $0.76

Everett Turnpike (10.9 mi) $0.76

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Tolls

$1

Total

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11.1 0 $3.89 $1.78
Efficient EV 9.3 0 $3.24 $1.48
EV Truck/SUV 14.8 0 $5.18 $2.37

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

East Concord, NH

Morning in East Concord on Sunday

Local time

6:04 AM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Windham, NH

Morning in Windham on Sunday

Local time

6:04 AM

EDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

14 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

47m 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 mixed drive on this route, with about 50% of your journey on highways. You'll experience stretches of faster-paced travel, including a continuous 10.9-mile segment on the Everett Turnpike. The 'Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway' designation suggests a focus on efficient travel. The road character likely shifts between open highway conditions and potentially some more localized driving as you approach your destination, offering a varied driving experience.

50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.9 mi on Everett Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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.

Driving Effort 8/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 37 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 47m.

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 21.7 miles (I 93 / Alan B Shepard Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between East Concord, NH and Windham, NH, road signs point toward Boston and Salem.

Boston

14 mi in | ~18m | via I 93

Salem

34.5 mi in | ~42m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 37 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

47m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 10.9 miles on Everett Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.76 in tolls one way, starting with Everett Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Windham, NH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

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 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 21.7 miles (I 93 / Alan B Shepard Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Windham, 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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