Origin
East Concord, NH
Evening in East Concord on Thursday
Local time
5:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Concord, NH to Madison, NH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 42m
Distance
68.3 mi
110 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 35m
★
6 AM
1h 43m
8 AM
1h 58m
10 AM
1h 48m
12 PM
1h 46m
3 PM
1h 49m
5 PM
1h 57m
8 PM
1h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Concord, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Madison, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
The drive from East Concord, NH to Madison, NH covers 68.3 miles and takes about 1h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 93, Whittier Highway, NH 104 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.2 miles on I 93. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.00 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
34.2 miles from East Concord, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 41m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 42m. Total distance: 68.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from East Concord, NH to Madison, NH covers 68.3 miles and takes about 1h 42m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 23 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 28.2 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 0.5 miles in.
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 1h 42m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.4 miles (NH 104): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
29 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward NH 104, NH 132: Meredith, New Hampton
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 23
Toward NH 104, NH 132: Meredith, New Hampton
5
29.4 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
NH 104
Turn right onto NH 104
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
37.7 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
US 3 / Daniel Webster Highway
Turn left onto US 3 / Daniel Webster Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
38.6 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
NH 25 / Winnipesaukee Street
Turn right onto NH 25 / Winnipesaukee Street
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.
On the drive from East Concord, NH to Madison, NH, road signs begin pointing toward New Hampton along the way.
New Hampton
29 mi in
|
~32m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 93 | 28.2 mi | 30m |
| Whittier Highway | 12.2 mi | 22m |
| NH 104 | 8.3 mi | 12m |
| Plains Road | 5 mi | 9m |
| Ossipee Mountain Highway | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Whittier Street | 3.1 mi | 6m |
| Bear Camp Highway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Village Road | 1.7 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 93
— 28.2 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Concord, NH and Madison, 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
28 mi
·
30 min
·
I 93; US 4
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 23
Toward NH 104, NH 132: Meredith, New Hampton
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn right onto NH 104
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
NH 104
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on NH 104
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
NH 104
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn left onto US 3
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Daniel Webster Highway
Use the left lane.
11
Turn slight right
138 ft
·
7 sec
Toward NH 25 East
12
Turn right onto NH 25
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Winnipesaukee Street
Use the right lane.
13
Continue on NH 25
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Whittier Street
14
Continue on NH 25
12 mi
·
22 min
·
Whittier Highway
15
Continue on NH 25
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 25
16
Continue on NH 25
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
Whittier Road
17
Continue on NH 25; NH 113
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Bear Camp Highway
18
Continue on NH 25; NH 113
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Ossipee Mountain Highway
19
At end of road, turn left onto NH 16
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
White Mountain Highway
20
Turn right onto NH 41
5.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Plains Road
21
At end of road, turn right onto NH 113
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Village Road
22
Turn left
153 ft
·
11 sec
23
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 34.2 miles from East Concord, NH, or about 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.2 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 15 miles or 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.2 miles or 41m 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 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Madison, NH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving East Concord, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from East Concord, NH
This is one driving day of about 68.3 miles and 1h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 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 28.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.2 mi from East Concord, NH · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.2 miles from East Concord, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Madison, NH
The final approach into Madison, NH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.00 one way
$21.99 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $12.10 | $24.20 |
| premium | $4.86 | $13.08 | $26.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.08 | $30.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.5 | 0 | $7.17 | $3.28 |
| Efficient EV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.98 | $2.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.3 | 0 | $9.56 | $4.37 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Madison, NH
Evening in Madison on Thursday
Local time
5:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
17 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
1h 42m 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 Madison, NH covers 68.3 miles and takes about 1h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 93, Whittier Highway, NH 104. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.2 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 $11.00 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 1h 42m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.4 miles (NH 104): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from East Concord, NH to Madison, NH, road signs begin pointing toward New Hampton along the way.
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