Origin
Newmarket, NH
Late night in Newmarket on Sunday
Local time
12:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newmarket, 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 6m
Distance
38.4 mi
62 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newmarket, NH
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East Concord, NH
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Trip Overview
This 38.4-mile drive from Newmarket, NH, to East Concord, NH, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 6 minutes. With a modest fuel cost of around $6, it’s an economical option for a single-day excursion. The route primarily utilizes local roads, offering a mixed driving experience that's more about the journey than high-speed travel. Since it's a short distance, you won't need an overnight stay, allowing for plenty of flexibility in your schedule. Both your origin and destination are within New Hampshire's Northeast region, so you'll experience consistent regional characteristics throughout.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dover Road | 9.2 mi | 15m |
| First New Hampshire Turnpike | 7.8 mi | 12m |
| Old Turnpike Road | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| Lee Hook Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| I 393 | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Old Concord Turnpike | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| East Side Drive | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| Calef Highway | 1.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Dover Road
— 9.2 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newmarket, NH and East Concord, NH.
1
Start on NH 108
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
2
Continue on NH 152
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
3
Continue on NH 152
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Wadleigh Falls Road
4
Turn right onto Lee Hook Road
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Lee Hook Road
5
Continue on George Bennett Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
George Bennett Road
6
Turn right onto NH 125
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Calef Highway
7
Enter roundabout onto US 4
306 ft
·
8 sec
·
Concord Road
8
Continue on US 4
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Concord Road
9
Continue on US 4
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Concord Turnpike
10
Continue on US 4
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Old Turnpike Road
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on US 4
7.8 mi
·
12 min
·
First New Hampshire Turnpike
Use the right lane.
12
Continue on US 4; US 202; NH 9; NH 107
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Dover Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Enter roundabout onto US 4; US 202; NH 9
265 ft
·
6 sec
·
Dover Road
14
Continue on US 4; US 202; NH 9
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Dover Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto I 393; US 4; US 202
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
I 393; US 4; US 202
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 2
Toward NH 132: East Side Drive
17
Turn right onto NH 132
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
East Side Drive
Use the right lane.
18
Enter roundabout onto NH 132
86 ft
·
1 sec
·
Mountain Road
19
Continue on NH 132
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Mountain Road
20
Turn left
99 ft
·
7 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.2 miles from Newmarket, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 8.4 and 36.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
8.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
US 4 / Concord Road
Enter roundabout onto US 4 / Concord Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
27.9 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
US 4; US 202; NH 9 / Dover Road
Enter roundabout onto US 4; US 202; NH 9 / Dover Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
32.9 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
I 393; US 4; US 202
Keep slight right at fork onto I 393; US 4; US 202
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
36 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Take the exit toward NH 132: East Side Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 2
Toward NH 132: East Side Drive
5
36.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
NH 132 / East Side Drive
Turn right onto NH 132 / East Side Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.18 one way
$12.36 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.80 | $13.60 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.35 | $14.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.48 | $16.96 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.02
First New Hampshire Turnpike
(7.8 mi)
$0.54
Old Turnpike Road
(5.1 mi)
$0.35
Old Concord Turnpike
(1.8 mi)
$0.13
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: 13.4 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 | 11.5 | 0 | $4.03 | $1.84 |
| Efficient EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.36 | $1.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.38 | $2.46 |
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.
Destination
East Concord, NH
Late night in East Concord on Sunday
Local time
12:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Northwood, NH
19 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
4 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
1h 6m 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?
The character of this drive is a blend of local roads and some highway sections, with 46% of the journey on higher-speed routes. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 9.2 miles on Dover Road, providing a good segment of consistent travel. The route's 'Mixed drive' profile suggests you'll experience varying road conditions and speeds, transitioning between quicker highway portions and potentially more winding or slower local roads. This dynamic change keeps the driving experience engaging without being overly demanding.
46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.2 mi on Dover Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 8.4 miles in near US 4 / Concord 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 38.4 miles you will encounter 10 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 8.4 miles (US 4 / Concord Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 27.9 miles (US 4; US 202; NH 9 / Dover Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 32.9 miles (I 393; US 4; US 202): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 38.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.2 miles on Dover Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.02 in tolls one way, starting with First New Hampshire 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: at 8.4 miles (US 4 / Concord Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 27.9 miles (US 4; US 202; NH 9 / Dover Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 32.9 miles (I 393; US 4; US 202): 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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