Origin
Chichester, NH
Morning in Chichester on Saturday
Local time
9:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chichester, NH to East Concord, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
8.4 mi
13 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chichester, NH
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East Concord, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
This short 8.4-mile drive from Chichester to East Concord, NH, will only take about 15 minutes, making it a very manageable trip. You'll primarily be on I-393, with some time on Dover Road and East Side Drive, offering a mixed driving experience. With a minimal fuel cost of around $1, this route is perfect for a quick hop, and you won't need to worry about overnight stays. Since both your origin and destination are within New Hampshire, you're staying within the Northeast region for this straightforward journey.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 8.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (37%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 37% of it being highway travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you’ll encounter is 3.1 miles on I-393, which offers a chance for consistent speed. As you transition off the interstate onto roads like Dover Road and East Side Drive, the character of the drive will naturally change, likely becoming more local in feel. This short distance means the road's personality shifts relatively quickly.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 393 is the longest continuous segment at about 3.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near US 4; US 202; NH 9 / Dover Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 15m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (US 4; US 202; NH 9 / Dover Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles (I 393; US 4; US 202): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 5.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m 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.
4
2.8 mi into trip
|
~4m 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
5.9 mi into trip
|
~9m 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
6.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
NH 132 / East Side Drive
Turn right onto NH 132 / East Side Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
NH 132 / Mountain Road
Enter roundabout onto NH 132 / Mountain Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 393 | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Dover Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| East Side Drive | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Mountain Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 393
— 3.1 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chichester, NH and East Concord, NH.
1
Start on Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto US 4; US 202; NH 9
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Dover Road
Use the right lane.
3
Keep slight right at fork onto I 393; US 4; US 202
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
I 393; US 4; US 202
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 2
Toward NH 132: East Side Drive
5
Turn right onto NH 132
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
East Side Drive
Use the right lane.
6
Enter roundabout onto NH 132
86 ft
·
1 sec
·
Mountain Road
7
Continue on NH 132
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Mountain Road
8
Turn left
99 ft
·
7 sec
9
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.35 one way
$2.70 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.49 | $2.98 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.61 | $3.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.85 | $3.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.74 | $0.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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 Saturday
Local time
9:42 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
16 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
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Chichester, NH to East Concord, NH covers 8.4 miles and takes about 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 393, Dover Road, East Side Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.2 miles from Chichester, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.35 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 15m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (US 4; US 202; NH 9 / Dover Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles (I 393; US 4; US 202): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 5.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Chichester, NH to East Concord, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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