Origin
Hampstead, NH
Morning in Hampstead on Sunday
Local time
6:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hampstead, NH to East Concord, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
42.5 mi
68 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hampstead, NH
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East Concord, NH
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Trip Overview
Hampstead, NH to East Concord, NH is 42.5 miles and takes about 59 minutes via Everett Turnpike and I-93, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within New Hampshire, moving from the Northeast region towards its capital. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on well-maintained highways, making it a convenient option for a short excursion or a segment of a larger New England adventure. Given its brevity, it’s ideal for a same-day round trip or a simple point-to-point transit.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Everett Turnpike | 10.2 mi | 12m |
| Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway | 7.7 mi | 8m |
| I 93 | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| Alan B Shepard Highway | 5.7 mi | 7m |
| State Route 111 | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Styles Bridges Highway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Salem Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| West Road | 1.6 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Everett Turnpike
— 10.2 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hampstead, NH and East Concord, NH.
1
Start on West Road
1.6 mi
·
4 min
·
West Road
2
Turn right onto NH 111
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
State Route 111
3
Continue on NH 111
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Salem Road
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on NH 111
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Range Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on NH 111
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Indian Rock Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
Take the ramp
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 93 North
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto I 93
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 93
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
9
Continue on I 93
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Alan B Shepard Highway
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
I 93
Toward I 93 North: Concord, Plymouth
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Everett Turnpike
12
Continue on I 93
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 16
Toward NH 132: East Concord
14
Turn right onto West Portsmouth Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
West Portsmouth Street
15
Enter roundabout onto NH 132
199 ft
·
4 sec
·
Mountain Road
16
Continue on NH 132
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Mountain Road
17
Turn left
99 ft
·
7 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.3 miles from Hampstead, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 7.4 and 42.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
7.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the ramp toward I 93 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 93 North
5
8.1 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
I 93 / Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
Merge onto I 93 / Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
22.5 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
I 93
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 toward I 93 North: Concord, Plymouth
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 93 North: Concord, Plymouth
5
41.7 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Take the exit toward NH 132: East Concord
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 16
Toward NH 132: East Concord
5
42.1 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
NH 132 / Mountain Road
Enter roundabout onto NH 132 / Mountain Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.84 one way
$13.68 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.53 | $15.06 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.14 | $16.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.38 | $18.77 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.71
Everett Turnpike
(10.2 mi)
$0.71
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$1
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.46 | $2.04 |
| Efficient EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.72 | $1.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17 | 0 | $5.95 | $2.72 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% 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
East Concord, NH
Morning in East Concord on Sunday
Local time
6:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
60°F
Derry, NH
21 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
9 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
59m 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?
This drive is a mixed bag, with 48% of the 42.5 miles spent on highways like the Everett Turnpike and I-93. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 10.2 miles on the Everett Turnpike before transitioning to surface roads. Expect a relatively smooth experience with moderate traffic, typical for a route connecting towns in this region. The highway portion offers efficient travel, while the latter part will feel more like local cruising.
48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.2 mi on Everett Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 7.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 42.5 miles you will encounter 9 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 7.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8.1 miles (I 93 / Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.5 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Hampstead, NH to East Concord, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Plymouth along the way.
Plymouth
22.5 mi in
|
~33m
|
via I 93
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 42.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.2 miles on Everett Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.71 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 East Concord, 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 7.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8.1 miles (I 93 / Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.5 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at East Concord, 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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