Origin
Sandwich, NH
Morning in Sandwich on Tuesday
Local time
9:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sandwich, 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 15m
Distance
51.6 mi
83 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sandwich, NH
Alex Ravvas
East Concord, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
Sandwich to East Concord is 51.6 miles and takes about 1 hour 15 minutes via Styles Bridges Highway, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New Hampshire, making it a straightforward drive through the Northeast region. With most of your time spent on surface roads, expect a more local feel rather than a high-speed interstate experience. It's a relatively short trip, so you'll have plenty of flexibility in your timing.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Styles Bridges Highway | 14.9 mi | 16m |
| Senator Styles Bridges Highway | 13.6 mi | 15m |
| NH 104 | 8.5 mi | 13m |
| Whittier Highway | 6.4 mi | 13m |
| Whittier Street | 3.1 mi | 6m |
| Holland Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Wentworth Hill Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Daniel Webster Highway | 0.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Styles Bridges Highway
— 14.9 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandwich, NH and East Concord, NH.
1
Start on NH 109
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Wentworth Hill Road
2
Continue on NH 109
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Holland Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto NH 25
6.4 mi
·
13 min
·
Whittier Highway
4
Continue on NH 25
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Whittier Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Continue on NH 25
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Winnipesaukee Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
Turn left onto US 3
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Daniel Webster Highway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
7
Turn slight right onto NH 104
8.3 mi
·
12 min
·
NH 104
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on NH 104
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
NH 104
Use the right lane.
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 93 South: Tilton, Concord
Use the right lane.
10
Merge onto I 93
15 mi
·
16 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
11
Continue on I 93
14 mi
·
15 min
·
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
Exit 16
Toward NH 132: East Concord
13
Turn left onto West Portsmouth Street
0.3 mi
·
30 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
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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.8 miles from Sandwich, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 2.7 and 51.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.7 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
NH 25 / Whittier Highway
At end of road, turn right onto NH 25 / Whittier Highway
Navigation decision point
5
12.3 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
US 3 / Daniel Webster Highway
Turn left onto US 3 / Daniel Webster Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
8
21.7 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the ramp toward I 93 South: Tilton, Concord
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 93 South: Tilton, Concord
5
50.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m 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
51.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
|
NH 132 / Mountain Road
Enter roundabout onto NH 132 / Mountain Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.31 one way
$16.61 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.14 | $18.28 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.88 | $19.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.39 | $22.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.42 | $2.48 |
| Efficient EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.52 | $2.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.22 | $3.30 |
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
East Concord, NH
Morning in East Concord on Tuesday
Local time
9:13 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
4 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 15m 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 primarily on surface roads, with only 17% of the total distance covered by highway. You'll experience a 14.9-mile stretch on Styles Bridges Highway before transitioning to surface roads. Expect a more rural cruising feel as you navigate through local routes.
Only 17% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.9 mi on Styles Bridges Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.7 miles in near NH 25 / Whittier Highway.
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 51.6 miles you will encounter 9 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 2.7 miles (NH 25 / Whittier Highway): Navigation decision point; at 12.3 miles (US 3 / Daniel Webster Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Sandwich, NH to East Concord, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Concord along the way.
Concord
21.7 mi in
|
~41m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 51.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (17%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.9 miles on Styles Bridges Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza 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: at 2.7 miles (NH 25 / Whittier Highway): Navigation decision point; at 12.3 miles (US 3 / Daniel Webster Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. 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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