Origin
Hampton Falls, NH
Morning in Hampton Falls on Tuesday
Local time
8:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Hampton Falls, NH to Concord, NH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
52.8 mi
85 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hampton Falls, NH
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Concord, NH
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick and straightforward transit across New Hampshire, the 52.8-mile journey from Hampton Falls to Concord is an efficient choice. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 5 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. Since the drive is entirely within the Northeast region, you will experience a consistent New England travel environment throughout the transit. Budget approximately $8 for fuel to cover the distance, which remains quite economical for this duration. Because the trip is short and manageable, you won't need to worry about overnight lodging or splitting the drive. It serves as a practical, no-nonsense connection between these two points, allowing you to reach your destination quickly without any required stops.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter-Hampton Expressway | 33.3 mi | 39m |
| Everett Turnpike | 10.2 mi | 12m |
| I 93 | 6.4 mi | 7m |
| Lafayette Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Loudon Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Centre Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Depot Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Exeter-Hampton Expressway
— 33.3 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hampton Falls, NH and Concord, NH.
1
Start on Depot Road
78 ft
·
8 sec
·
Depot Road
2
Turn right onto US 1
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Lafayette Road
3
Turn slight left
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
4
Turn slight right onto NH 101
33 mi
·
39 min
·
Exeter-Hampton Expressway
5
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 93 North: Concord
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 93
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
I 93
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Everett Turnpike
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 14
Toward NH 9: State Offices
9
Turn left onto NH 9
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Loudon Road
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on Centre Street
222 ft
·
12 sec
·
Centre Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Turn left
74 ft
·
12 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.4 miles from Hampton Falls, 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 52.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 1 / Lafayette Road
Turn right onto US 1 / Lafayette Road
Navigation decision point
6
35.3 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward I 93 North: Concord
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 93 North: Concord
5
52.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
Take the exit toward NH 9: State Offices
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 14
Toward NH 9: State Offices
7
52.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
NH 9 / Loudon Road
Turn left onto NH 9 / Loudon Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
52.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.50 one way
$17.00 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.35 | $18.70 |
| premium | $4.86 | $10.11 | $20.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.66 | $23.32 |
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
$9
Tolls
$1
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.54 | $2.53 |
| Efficient EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.62 | $2.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.39 | $3.38 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Concord, NH
Morning in Concord on Tuesday
Local time
8:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
58°F
Fremont, NH
26 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.
Road read
1h 5m 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 is a highway-focused drive, with 94% of your journey spent on high-speed roads. You will rely on the Exeter-Hampton Expressway, the Everett Turnpike, and I-93 to navigate the state efficiently. The most significant portion of your time will be spent on the Exeter-Hampton Expressway, which offers a 33.3-mile uninterrupted stretch. Because the vast majority of the route is interstate travel, you can expect a consistent, steady pace that prioritizes speed over local exploration. While the road personality is largely utilitarian, it provides a reliable and predictable environment for drivers who prefer to stay on major thoroughfares.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 33.3 mi on Exeter-Hampton Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Exeter-Hampton Expressway and Everett Turnpike. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 1 / Lafayette Road.
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 52.8 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (US 1 / Lafayette Road): Navigation decision point; at 35.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 52.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
440 ft
20 ft
Total Climb
768 ft
Total Descent
560 ft
Highest Point
440 ft
~48.4 mi in
Elevation Range
420 ft
About the Cities
Arriving in Concord, NH
Full guide →Concord is the capital city of New Hampshire, a state in New England. It is the home of the oldest state house in the U.S. in which the legislature still meets in its original chambers.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 52.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 33.3 miles on Exeter-Hampton Expressway. 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.
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: near the start (US 1 / Lafayette Road): Navigation decision point; at 35.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 52.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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