Origin
Temple, NH
Morning in Temple on Sunday
Local time
6:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Temple, 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 15m
Distance
49.1 mi
79 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
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.
Temple, NH
Quang Vuong
East Concord, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
Spanning 51.6 miles, this route from Temple to East Concord, New Hampshire, is a straightforward journey through the heart of the Northeast. You can expect the drive to take approximately 1 hour and 2 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel budget of just $8, this is an economical way to navigate between these two points. Because the entire route stays within New Hampshire, you won't need to worry about crossing regional boundaries or adjusting for major geographic shifts. It is an ideal option for travelers looking to avoid the complexities of multi-day planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Everett Turnpike | 16.7 mi | 20m |
| State Route 101 | 11.3 mi | 16m |
| NH 101 | 6.4 mi | 10m |
| Gibbons Highway | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| General Miller Highway | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Styles Bridges Highway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Boynton Street | 1.6 mi | 4m |
| Elm Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Everett Turnpike
— 16.7 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Temple, NH and East Concord, NH.
1
Start on NH 45
175 ft
·
4 sec
·
State Route 45
2
Turn right onto General Miller Highway
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
General Miller Highway
3
Continue on Temple Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Temple Road
4
At end of road, turn right onto NH 101
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Gibbons Highway
5
Continue on NH 101
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Elm Street
6
Turn right onto NH 101
11 mi
·
16 min
·
State Route 101
7
Continue on NH 101
6.4 mi
·
10 min
·
NH 101
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Continue on Boynton Street
1.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Boynton Street
9
Turn slight right onto South Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
10
Continue on Granite Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Granite Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
11
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Use the left lane.
12
Merge onto I 293; NH 3A
6.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Everett Turnpike
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Everett Turnpike
14
Continue on I 93
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 16
Toward NH 132: East Concord
16
Turn right onto West Portsmouth Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
West Portsmouth Street
17
Enter roundabout onto NH 132
199 ft
·
4 sec
·
Mountain Road
18
Continue on NH 132
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Mountain Road
19
Turn left
99 ft
·
7 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 24.6 miles from Temple, 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 3.3 and 48.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
3.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
NH 101 / Gibbons Highway
At end of road, turn right onto NH 101 / Gibbons Highway
Navigation decision point
5
29.3 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
36.2 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
I 93 / Everett Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 / Everett Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
48.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m 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
48.7 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
$7.90 one way
$15.81 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.70 | $17.39 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.40 | $18.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.84 | $21.68 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.17
Everett Turnpike
(10.2 mi)
$0.71
Everett Turnpike
(6.6 mi)
$0.46
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$1
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.2 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 | $5.16 | $2.36 |
| Efficient EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.30 | $1.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.87 | $3.14 |
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
Morning in East Concord on Sunday
Local time
6:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Partly Cloudy
E 0 to 5 mph
9% chance
Live forecast
62°F
Milford, NH
25 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
15 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 15m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will primarily navigate via State Route 45, General Miller Highway, and Temple Road throughout your trek. Because the road consists entirely of local thoroughfares, you should anticipate a more technical driving experience that requires your full attention. The nature of these roads means you will be moving at a steady, local pace rather than cruising on a monotonous highway. Prepare yourself for a hands-on drive that keeps you engaged with the local road network.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.7 mi on Everett Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Everett Turnpike and State Route 101. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.3 miles in near NH 101 / Gibbons 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 49.1 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 3.3 miles (NH 101 / Gibbons Highway): Navigation decision point; at 29.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 36.2 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 49.1 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 (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.7 miles on Everett Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.17 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 3.3 miles (NH 101 / Gibbons Highway): Navigation decision point; at 29.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 36.2 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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