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Trip from East Concord, NH to Hampton Beach, NH

Data updated 2 hours ago

Drive Time

1h 11m

Distance

56.2 mi

90 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 6m ★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m

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

Downtown East Concord, NH, NH

East Concord, NH

Mohan Nannapaneni

Downtown Hampton Beach, NH, NH

Hampton Beach, NH

Ricardo Costa

Trip Overview

The drive from East Concord, NH to Hampton Beach, NH covers 56.2 miles and takes about 1h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on NH 101, Everett Turnpike, I 93 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 34.9 miles on NH 101. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.05 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.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

28.1 miles from East Concord, NH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 35m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 1h 11m highway drive covering 56.2 miles, with most of the trip on NH 101 and Everett Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 34.9 miles on NH 101.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NH 101 is the longest continuous segment at about 34.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NH 101 and Everett Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 12 miles in near I 93 / Everett Turnpike.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 56.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 12 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
12 mi into trip | ~15m in | I 93 / Everett Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 / Everett Turnpike

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
14 mi into trip | ~18m in | I 93

Keep slight right at fork onto I 93 toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston
6
19.7 mi into trip | ~25m in

Take the exit toward NH 101 East: Seacoast, Portsmouth

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 7 Toward NH 101 East: Seacoast, Portsmouth
5
20.5 mi into trip | ~26m in | NH 101

Merge onto NH 101

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
55.4 mi into trip | ~1h 8m in | Brown Avenue

Turn right onto Brown Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between East Concord, NH and Hampton Beach, NH, road signs point toward Boston and Portsmouth.

Boston

14 mi in | ~18m | via I 93

Portsmouth

19.7 mi in | ~25m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
NH 101 34.9 mi 42m
Everett Turnpike 10.9 mi 13m
I 93 5.7 mi 6m
Senator Styles Bridges Highway 1.4 mi 1m
Styles Bridges Highway 0.7 mi 1m
Brown Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
Mountain Road 0.4 mi <1m
West Portsmouth Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: NH 101 — 34.9 mi, about 42m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Concord, NH and Hampton Beach, 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

0.2 mi · 21 sec · West Portsmouth Street
5

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 45 sec
Toward I 93 South, US 4 East
6

Merge onto I 93; US 4

1.4 mi · 1 min · Senator Styles Bridges Highway
7

Continue on I 93

0.7 mi · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway
8

Continue on I 93

8.9 mi · 10 min · Everett Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork onto I 93

2.0 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight right at fork onto I 93

5.7 mi · 6 min · I 93
Toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Exit 7 Toward NH 101 East: Seacoast, Portsmouth
12

Merge onto NH 101

35 mi · 42 min · NH 101
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Turn right onto Brown Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Brown Avenue
Use the right lane.
14

At end of road, turn right onto NH 1A

0.2 mi · 41 sec · Ashworth Avenue
15

Turn left onto I Street

523 ft · 27 sec · I Street
16

Turn left onto NH 1A

230 ft · 11 sec · Ocean Boulevard
17

Turn left onto H Street

152 ft · 12 sec · H Street
18

Turn left

81 ft · 5 sec
19

Arrive at destination

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 28.1 miles from East Concord, NH, or about 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34.9 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 56.2 miles or 1h 11m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 28.1 miles or 35m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 59m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hampton Beach, 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 56.2 miles and 1h 11m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from East Concord, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on NH 101 for about 34.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 28.1 mi from East Concord, NH · 35m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Albany, NY

28 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

New Lebanon, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 56.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Albany, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 28.1 miles from East Concord, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Hampton Beach, NH

The final approach into Hampton Beach, NH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Hampton Beach, NH.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.05 one way

$18.09 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 20 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $9.95 $19.91
premium $4.86 $10.76 $21.52
diesel $5.61 $12.41 $24.82

Estimated Tolls: $0.76

Everett Turnpike (10.9 mi) $0.76

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$9

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$35–$60

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 19.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 16.9 0 $5.90 $2.70
Efficient EV 14.1 0 $4.92 $2.25
EV Truck/SUV 22.5 0 $7.87 $3.60

Gas CO2

20 kg

EV CO2

7 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.

Forecast data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

East Concord, NH

Night in East Concord on Tuesday

Local time

11:04 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hampton Beach, NH

Night in Hampton Beach on Tuesday

Local time

11:04 PM

EDT

Current temp

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Unavailable

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.

Road read

1h 11m 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 Hampton Beach, NH covers 56.2 miles and takes about 1h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NH 101, Everett Turnpike, I 93. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.1 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 $9.05 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 demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 56.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 12 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between East Concord, NH and Hampton Beach, NH, road signs point toward Boston and Portsmouth.

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