Origin
Hanover, NH
Morning in Hanover on Tuesday
Local time
10:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hanover, NH to East 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 26m
Distance
66.9 mi
108 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hanover, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
East Concord, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
Hanover to East Concord is 66.9 miles and takes about 1h 26m via I 89, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within New Hampshire, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. Given its mostly highway profile and short duration, it's a straightforward trip suitable for a single day. You'll spend most of your time on Interstate 89, making for a generally quick transit between these two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 56.3 mi | 1h 5m |
| Hanover Street | 3 mi | 6m |
| Styles Bridges Highway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Lebanon Street | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Everett Turnpike | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Mountain Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Route 3-A | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 56.3 mi, about 1h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hanover, NH and East Concord, NH.
1
Start on NH 10A
54 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Wheelock Street
2
Turn right onto NH 10
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
South Main Street
Use the right lane.
3
Turn left onto Lebanon Street
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Lebanon Street
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on Hanover Street
3.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Hanover Street
5
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 89 South, NH 10 South
6
Merge onto I 89; NH 10
56 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
·
I 89; NH 10
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn left onto NH 3A
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Route 3-A
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Continue on NH 3A
420 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Main Street
9
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
Toward I 93 North
10
Merge onto I 93
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Everett Turnpike
11
Continue on I 93
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 16
Toward NH 132: East Concord
13
Turn right onto West Portsmouth Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
West Portsmouth Street
14
Enter roundabout onto NH 132
199 ft
·
4 sec
·
Mountain Road
15
Continue on NH 132
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Mountain Road
16
Turn left
99 ft
·
7 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.4 miles from Hanover, 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 61.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NH 10 / South Main Street
Turn right onto NH 10 / South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Lebanon Street
Turn left onto Lebanon Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Turn left toward I 89 South, NH 10 South
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 89 South, NH 10 South
5
5.2 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
I 89; NH 10
Merge onto I 89; NH 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
61.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
NH 3A / Route 3-A
Turn left onto NH 3A / Route 3-A
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.77 one way
$21.54 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $11.85 | $23.70 |
| premium | $4.86 | $12.81 | $25.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.77 | $29.54 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.12
Everett Turnpike
(1.7 mi)
$0.12
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$0
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.1 | 0 | $7.02 | $3.21 |
| Efficient EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.85 | $2.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.8 | 0 | $9.37 | $4.28 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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 Tuesday
Local time
10:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°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
1 degrees warmer 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?
This drive is predominantly on the highway, with 87% of the 66.9 miles taking place on interstates. You'll experience a long stretch of 56.3 miles on I 89, indicating sustained highway cruising. The remaining portion of the drive will transition to surface streets like Hanover Street and Styles Bridges Highway as you approach your destination in East Concord.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 56.3 mi on I 89.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and Hanover Street. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NH 10 / South Main Street.
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 66.9 miles you will encounter 11 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 (NH 10 / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (Lebanon Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Starting in Hanover, NH
Full guide →Hanover is a college town in west central New Hampshire across the Connecticut River from Norwich, Vermont. It is home to Dartmouth College, founded in 1769, whose historic campus dominates the center of the town. Hanover is also a stop on the Appalachian Trail, with through-hikers are a common sight during the summer and fall.
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 26m. Total distance: 66.9 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 (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 56.3 miles on I 89. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.12 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 — we found about 3 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 (NH 10 / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (Lebanon Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles: 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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