Trip from East Concord, NH to Alexandria, NH

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

52m

Distance

38.6 mi

62 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min

4 AM

0h 48m ★

6 AM

0h 53m

8 AM

1h 1m

10 AM

0h 56m

12 PM

0h 55m

3 PM

0h 56m

5 PM

1h 1m

8 PM

0h 50m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from East Concord, NH to Alexandria, NH covers 38.6 miles and takes about 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Mountain Road, West Portsmouth Street, I 93 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.21 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

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

19.3 miles from East Concord, NH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 26m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 52m drive with frequent turns across 38.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Mountain Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

790 ft 310 ft

Total Climb

733 ft

Total Descent

424 ft

Highest Point

790 ft

~27.5 mi in

Elevation Range

480 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from East Concord, NH to Alexandria, NH is easy. At 52m 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 East Concord, NH to Alexandria, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Mountain Road	—	—
West Portsmouth Street	—	—
I 93 North	—	—
NH 104	—	—
NH 132 South	—	—
Pleasant Street	—	—
Lake Street	—	—
Bristol Hill Road	—	—

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Mountain Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on the route

98 ft · 9 sec · the route

2

Turn right onto Mountain Road

0.4 mi · 55 sec · Mountain Road

3

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Portsmouth Street

16 ft · West Portsmouth Street

4

Exit the roundabout onto West Portsmouth Street

0.1 mi · 14 sec · West Portsmouth Street

5

Take the ramp right toward I 93 North, US 4 West

0.3 mi · 37 sec · I 93 North, US 4 West

6

Merge slight left

28 mi · 30 min

7

Take the exit slight right toward NH 104, NH 132: Meredith, New Hampton

0.3 mi · 1 min · NH 104, NH 132: Meredith, New Hampton

8

Turn left onto NH 132 South, NH 104 West: New Hampton, Bristol, NH Fish & Game

115 ft · 9 sec · NH 132 South, NH 104 West: New Hampton, Bristol, NH Fish & Game

9

Turn left

5.7 mi · 10 min

10

Continue on Pleasant Street

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Pleasant Street

11

Continue on Lake Street

0.4 mi · 59 sec · Lake Street

12

Turn left onto Bristol Hill Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Bristol Hill Road

13

Continue on Plumer Hill Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Plumer Hill Road

14

Continue on Thissell Road

0.4 mi · 52 sec · Thissell Road

15

Turn right onto Town Pound Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Town Pound Road

16

Arrive at your 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 19.3 miles from East Concord, NH, or about 26m into the drive.

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 38.6 miles or 52m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 19.3 miles or 26m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 44m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Alexandria, NH than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving East Concord, NH.

Day 1

Settle into the route from East Concord, NH

This is one driving day of about 38.6 miles and 52m.

At 38.6 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 19.3 mi from East Concord, NH · 26m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Sanbornton, NH

19 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

Bristol, NH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 38.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Sanbornton, NH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 19.3 miles from East Concord, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Alexandria, NH

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Alexandria, NH if you are unfamiliar with the area.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.21 one way

$12.43 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.50	$6.84	$13.67
premium	$4.86	$7.39	$14.78
diesel	$5.61	$8.52	$17.04

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$6

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$31–$56

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	11.6	$4.05	$1.85
Efficient EV	9.7	$3.38	$1.54
EV Truck/SUV	15.4	$5.40	$2.47

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (64% 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 Thursday

Local time

12:40 AM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Alexandria, NH

Late night in Alexandria on Thursday

Local time

12:40 AM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

3 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

52m 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 Alexandria, NH covers 38.6 miles and takes about 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Mountain Road, West Portsmouth Street, I 93 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 19.3 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 $6.21 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.

The drive from East Concord, NH to Alexandria, NH is easy. At 52m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

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

The route from East Concord, NH to Alexandria, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 310 ft to 790 ft elevation with about 733 ft of total climbing.

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