Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
22.2 mi
36 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Concord, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Andover, NH
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The drive from East Concord, NH to Andover, NH covers 22.2 miles and takes about 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Old Turnpike Road, High Street, I 93 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.4 miles on Old Turnpike Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.57 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Old Turnpike Road | 5.4 mi | 9m |
| High Street | 5 mi | 7m |
| I 93 | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| King Street | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| Salisbury Highway | 2 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| US 4 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Mountain Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between East Concord, NH and Andover, NH.
Start on this road
Turn right onto NH 132
Enter roundabout onto West Portsmouth Street
Continue on West Portsmouth Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 93; US 4
Take the exit onto US 4
Enter roundabout onto US 4
Continue on US 4
Enter roundabout onto US 4
Continue on US 4
Keep slight left at fork onto US 4
Continue on US 4
Continue on US 4
Continue on US 4; NH 11
Turn right onto North Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 6.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Enter roundabout onto West Portsmouth Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Take the ramp toward I 93 North, US 4 West
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit onto US 4 toward US 4, US 3: Penacook, Boscawen
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Enter roundabout onto US 4 / King Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Enter roundabout onto US 4 / King Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Regular Gas
$3.57 one way
$7.15 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.93 | $7.86 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.25 | $8.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.90 | $9.80 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.38
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$0
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.33 | $1.07 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.94 | $0.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in East Concord on Saturday
Local time
4:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Afternoon in Andover on Saturday
Local time
4:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
22.2 mi in 36m — 46% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: Old Turnpike Road.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near West Portsmouth Street.
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 22.2 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.4 miles (West Portsmouth Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.7 miles (US 4): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from East Concord, NH to Andover, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Boscawen along the way.
Boscawen
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 22.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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