The drive from East Concord, NH to Gorham, NH covers 108.4 miles and takes about 2h 20m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 93, US 3, Gorham Hill Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 71.6 miles on I 93.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.45 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
54.2 miles from East Concord, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 2m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 20m. Total distance: 108.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 2h 20m highway drive covering 108.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 93 and US 3. The longest continuous stretch is about 71.6 miles on I 93.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 93 is the longest continuous segment at about 71.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 93 and US 3. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near West Portsmouth Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 20m drive. You will face about 9 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 (West Portsmouth Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 72.4 miles (US 3): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.4 mi into trip|~1m in|West Portsmouth Street
Enter roundabout onto West Portsmouth Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
0.5 mi into trip|~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 93 North, US 4 West
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 93 North, US 4 West
8
72.4 mi into trip|~1h 22m in|US 3
Take the exit onto US 3 toward US 3 North: Twin Mountain, Lancaster
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 35
Toward US 3 North: Twin Mountain, Lancaster
5
84.9 mi into trip|~1h 42m in|NH 115 / State Route 115
Turn right onto NH 115 / State Route 115
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
94.5 mi into trip|~1h 57m in|US 2 / Presidential Highway
At end of road, turn right onto US 2 / Presidential Highway
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from East Concord, NH to Gorham, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Lancaster along the way.
Lancaster
72.4 mi in|~1h 22m|via US 3
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 93
71.6 mi
1h 21m
US 3
10.4 mi
16m
Gorham Hill Road
9.1 mi
12m
Owls Head Highway
6.1 mi
9m
State Route 115
3.6 mi
5m
Presidential Highway
2.2 mi
3m
US Route 3 North
2 mi
3m
Main Street
1.4 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
I 93
— 71.6 mi, about 1h 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Concord, NH and Gorham, NH.
1
Start on this road
99 ft·9 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto NH 132
0.4 mi·55 sec·Mountain Road
3
Enter roundabout onto West Portsmouth Street
15 ft·0 sec·West Portsmouth Street
4
Continue on West Portsmouth Street
0.1 mi·14 sec·West Portsmouth Street
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward I 93 North, US 4 West
6
Merge onto I 93; US 4
72 mi·1 hr 21 min·I 93; US 4
7
Take the exit onto US 3
10 mi·16 min·US 3
Exit 35Toward US 3 North: Twin Mountain, LancasterUse the slight right lane.
8
Continue on US 3
2.0 mi·3 min·US Route 3 North
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto NH 115
3.6 mi·5 min·State Route 115
Use the right lane.
10
Continue on NH 115
6.1 mi·9 min·Owls Head Highway
11
At end of road, turn right onto US 2
2.2 mi·3 min·Presidential Highway
12
Continue on US 2
9.1 mi·12 min·Gorham Hill Road
13
Continue on US 2
1.2 mi·3 min·Lancaster Road
14
Merge onto US 2; NH 16
1.4 mi·3 min·Main Street
15
Arrive at destination
US 2; NH 16
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 54.2 miles from East Concord, NH, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 71.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 24 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54.2 miles or 1h 2m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gorham, NH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving East Concord, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from East Concord, NH
This is one driving day of about 108.4 miles and 2h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from East Concord, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 93 for about 71.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 54.2 mi from East Concord, NH
· 1h 2m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.45 one way
$34.90 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg38 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$19.20
$38.40
premium
$4.86
$20.76
$41.52
diesel
$5.61
$23.93
$47.87
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
32.5
0
$11.38
$5.20
Efficient EV
27.1
0
$9.49
$4.34
EV Truck/SUV
43.4
0
$15.18
$6.94
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (66% 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
East Concord, NH
Late night
in East Concord on Friday
Local time
2:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Gorham, NH
Late night
in Gorham on Friday
Local time
2:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
32°F
Lincoln, NH
54 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
19 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
2h 20m 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 East Concord, NH to Gorham, NH covers 108.4 miles and takes about 2h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 93, US 3, Gorham Hill Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 54.2 miles from East Concord, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.45 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 2h 20m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 72.4 miles (US 3): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from East Concord, NH to Gorham, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Lancaster along the way.
