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Trip from Concord, NH to East Kingston, NH

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

59m

Distance

45.2 mi

73 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
0h 54m ★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

capital city of state of New Hampshire, United States; county seat of Merrimack County, New Hampshire

Concord, NH

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human settlement in United States of America

East Kingston, NH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Concord, NH to East Kingston, NH covers 45.2 miles and takes about 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Centre Street, Loudon Road, I 93 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.28 one way before food or hotel costs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Centre Street
Loudon Road
I 93 South
Everett Turnpike
NH 101 East
NH 125
Calef Highway
Officer Stephen Arkell Memorial Highway

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Centre Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Concord, NH and East Kingston, NH.

1

Start on the route

75 ft · 16 sec · the route
2

Turn right onto Centre Street

184 ft · 7 sec · Centre Street
3

Continue on Loudon Road

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Loudon Road
4

Take the ramp right toward I 93 South

0.3 mi · 32 sec · I 93 South
5

Continue on Everett Turnpike

8.9 mi · 10 min · Everett Turnpike
6

Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

2.0 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike
7

Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South: Salem, Boston

5.7 mi · 6 min · I 93 South: Salem, Boston
8

Take the exit slight left toward NH 101 East: Seacoast, Portsmouth

0.8 mi · 1 min · NH 101 East: Seacoast, Portsmouth
9

Merge slight right

18 mi · 21 min
10

Take the exit slight right toward NH 125: Epping, Kingston

0.2 mi · 38 sec · NH 125: Epping, Kingston
11

Turn right onto Calef Highway

0.4 mi · 41 sec · Calef Highway
12

Continue on Officer Stephen Arkell Memorial Highway

5.9 mi · 8 min · Officer Stephen Arkell Memorial Highway
13

Continue straight

1.0 mi · 1 min
14

Turn left onto Depot Road

1.5 mi · 3 min · Depot Road
15

Turn left onto Willow Road

98 ft · 3 sec · Willow Road
16

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Fremont, NH, NH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Fremont, NH

23 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

South Hooksett, NH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Fremont, NH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 22.6 miles from Concord, 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.28 one way

$14.55 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $8.01 $16.01
premium $4.86 $8.66 $17.31
diesel $5.61 $9.98 $19.96

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 15.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13.6 0 $4.75 $2.17
Efficient EV 11.3 0 $3.96 $1.81
EV Truck/SUV 18.1 0 $6.33 $2.89

Gas CO2

16 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (69% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Concord, NH

Afternoon in Concord on Saturday

Local time

2:04 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

East Kingston, NH

Afternoon in East Kingston on Saturday

Local time

2:04 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

61°F

Fremont, NH

23 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

2 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

59m 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?

45.2 mi in 59m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Centre Street.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Concord, NH to East Kingston, NH is easy. At 59m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Concord, NH to East Kingston, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 45.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

59m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Concord, NH to East Kingston, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at East Kingston, NH before heading back.

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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