Origin
South Hooksett, NH
Morning in South Hooksett on Sunday
Local time
9:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Hooksett, 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
23m
Distance
17.5 mi
28 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Hooksett, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
East Concord, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
South Hooksett, NH to East Concord, NH is 17.5 miles and takes about 23 minutes via Everett Turnpike and I 93, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, direct trip stays within New Hampshire, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its limited distance and straightforward highway focus, this route is ideal for a quick, no-fuss transfer. Plan for a very brief journey that requires minimal preparation, making it an easy addition to a larger travel plan or a standalone commute.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Everett Turnpike | 10.2 mi | 12m |
| I 93 | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Styles Bridges Highway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Mountain Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Alice Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Hooksett Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Portsmouth Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Everett Turnpike
— 10.2 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Hooksett, NH and East Concord, NH.
1
Start on Alice Avenue
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Alice Avenue
2
Turn left onto US 3; NH 28
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Hooksett Road
3
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 93 North
4
Merge onto I 93
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
I 93
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Everett Turnpike
6
Continue on I 93
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 16
Toward NH 132: East Concord
8
Turn right onto West Portsmouth Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
West Portsmouth Street
9
Enter roundabout onto NH 132
199 ft
·
4 sec
·
Mountain Road
10
Continue on NH 132
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Mountain Road
11
Turn left
99 ft
·
7 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 17.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 3; NH 28 / Hooksett Road
Turn left onto US 3; NH 28 / Hooksett Road
Navigation decision point
3
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 93 North
Navigation decision point
Toward I 93 North
4
4.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 93 / Everett Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 / Everett Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
16.6 mi into trip
|
~21m 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
17.1 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
NH 132 / Mountain Road
Enter roundabout onto NH 132 / Mountain Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.82 one way
$5.63 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.10 | $6.20 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.35 | $6.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.86 | $7.73 |
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
$3
Tolls
$1
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.84 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.53 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.45 | $1.12 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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 Sunday
Local time
9:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°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
15 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
23m 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 predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 79% of the 17.5 miles utilizing major roadways like the Everett Turnpike and I 93. You'll experience the longest uninterrupted stretch on the Everett Turnpike, covering 10.2 miles. Expect a consistent driving experience characterized by highway speeds for the majority of the trip. The route is designed for efficient travel, minimizing local road detours and prioritizing direct transit between your starting and ending points in New Hampshire.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.2 mi on Everett Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Everett Turnpike and I 93. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 3; NH 28 / Hooksett 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 17.5 miles you will encounter 8 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 (US 3; NH 28 / Hooksett Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4.6 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 17.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.2 miles on Everett Turnpike. 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: at 0.2 miles (US 3; NH 28 / Hooksett Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4.6 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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