Origin
Ossipee, NH
Late night in Ossipee on Sunday
Local time
12:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ossipee, 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 20m
Distance
48.9 mi
79 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ossipee, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
East Concord, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
Planning a trip from Ossipee, NH to East Concord, NH? This drive covers 48.9 miles and is estimated to take about 1 hour and 20 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily be on NH 28 and Center Street. With 61% of the drive on highways, expect a fairly direct journey. The estimated fuel cost is around $8, which is quite manageable. This route stays within the Northeast region and entirely within New Hampshire, so you won't be crossing state lines. It's a straightforward drive that doesn't require an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 28 | 17.8 mi | 27m |
| Center Street | 9.1 mi | 13m |
| State Route 28 | 9 mi | 13m |
| I 393 | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| Dover Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| South Main Street | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| East Side Drive | 1.7 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
NH 28
— 17.8 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ossipee, NH and East Concord, NH.
1
Start on this road
78 ft
·
3 sec
·
this road
2
Turn straight onto NH 171
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Courthouse Square
3
Enter roundabout onto NH 28
207 ft
·
3 sec
·
Center Street
4
Continue on NH 28
9.1 mi
·
13 min
·
Center Street
5
At end of road, turn left onto NH 28
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
South Main Street
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on NH 28
9.0 mi
·
13 min
·
State Route 28
7
Enter roundabout onto NH 28
398 ft
·
11 sec
·
NH 28
8
Continue on NH 28
18 mi
·
27 min
·
NH 28
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn slight right onto Main Street
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
10
Turn right onto US 4; US 202; NH 9
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Dover Road
Use the right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 393; US 4; US 202
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
I 393; US 4; US 202
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 2
Toward NH 132: East Side Drive
13
Turn right onto NH 132
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
East Side Drive
Use the right lane.
14
Enter roundabout onto NH 132
86 ft
·
1 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
24 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.4 miles from Ossipee, 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 0.2 and 46.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NH 28 / Center Street
Enter roundabout onto NH 28 / Center Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
9.3 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
NH 28 / South Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto NH 28 / South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
40.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
US 4; US 202; NH 9 / Dover Road
Turn right onto US 4; US 202; NH 9 / Dover Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
46.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m 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
46.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m 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
$7.87 one way
$15.74 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.66 | $17.32 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.36 | $18.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.80 | $21.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.13 | $2.35 |
| Efficient EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.28 | $1.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.85 | $3.13 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Late night in East Concord on Sunday
Local time
12:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Alton, NH
24 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
17 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 20m 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 over 60% of your journey taking place on faster roads. You'll experience a longest stretch of 17.8 miles on NH 28, offering a good period of consistent travel. While much of the route utilizes highway segments, the inclusion of Center Street and other state routes means you'll encounter some changes in road type and speed. Expect a blend of efficient travel and more local road conditions as you make your way towards East Concord.
61% 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: 17.8 mi on NH 28.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NH 28 and Center Street. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near NH 28 / Center 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 48.9 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 0.2 miles (NH 28 / Center Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.3 miles (NH 28 / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 40.9 miles (US 4; US 202; NH 9 / Dover Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 48.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.8 miles on NH 28. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.2 miles (NH 28 / Center Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.3 miles (NH 28 / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 40.9 miles (US 4; US 202; NH 9 / Dover Road): Lane positioning matters here.
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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