Origin
Hampton Falls, NH
Morning in Hampton Falls on Sunday
Local time
10:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Hampton Falls, 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
1h 8m
Distance
55 mi
89 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 3m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 5m
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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East Concord, NH
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Hampton Falls to East Concord, you are looking at a straightforward 55-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 8 minutes. This route is designed for efficiency, relying heavily on the Exeter-Hampton Expressway, the Everett Turnpike, and I-93. Because the entire trip is easily manageable in a single day, you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. Budgeting around $9 for fuel should cover your needs for this Northeast excursion. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive that gets you between these two New Hampshire locations without any unnecessary detours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter-Hampton Expressway | 33.3 mi | 39m |
| Everett Turnpike | 10.2 mi | 12m |
| I 93 | 6.4 mi | 7m |
| Styles Bridges Highway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Lafayette Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Mountain Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West Portsmouth 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 East 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
Continue on I 93
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 16
Toward NH 132: East Concord
10
Turn right onto West Portsmouth Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
West Portsmouth Street
11
Enter roundabout onto NH 132
199 ft
·
4 sec
·
Mountain Road
12
Continue on NH 132
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Mountain Road
13
Turn left
99 ft
·
7 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 27.5 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 54.6 — 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
4
42.1 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
I 93 / Everett Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 / Everett Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
54.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m 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
54.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
|
NH 132 / Mountain Road
Enter roundabout onto NH 132 / Mountain Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.85 one way
$17.71 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.74 | $19.48 |
| premium | $4.86 | $10.53 | $21.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.14 | $24.29 |
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
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.77 | $2.64 |
| Efficient EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.81 | $2.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22 | 0 | $7.70 | $3.52 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
10:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
39°F
Chester, NH
28 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 8m 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 highly efficient experience, as 91% of this drive is spent on highways. The route kicks off with a significant 33.3-mile stretch on the Exeter-Hampton Expressway, which serves as your longest uninterrupted segment of the trip. You will find that the personality of this drive is strictly highway-focused, prioritizing speed and direct navigation over local backroads. As you transition onto the Everett Turnpike and eventually I-93, the pace remains consistent and fast-moving. It is a functional commute through the heart of the region that prioritizes getting you to your destination with minimal technical complexity.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 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?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Exeter-Hampton Expressway and Everett Turnpike. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 1 / Lafayette Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 8m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 42.1 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
468 ft
22 ft
Total Climb
894 ft
Total Descent
648 ft
Highest Point
468 ft
~36.7 mi in
Elevation Range
446 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 55 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.
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 42.1 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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