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Trip from East Concord, NH to Brookline, NH

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 5m

Distance

43.1 mi

69 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
1h 0m ★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m

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 Brookline, NH, NH

Brookline, NH

Mohan Nannapaneni

Trip Overview

The drive from East Concord, NH to Brookline, NH covers 43.1 miles and takes about 1h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Everett Turnpike, NH 101, Route 13 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.8 miles on Everett Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.94 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 43.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 5m highway drive covering 43.1 miles, with most of the trip on Everett Turnpike and NH 101. The longest continuous stretch is about 15.8 miles on Everett Turnpike.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Everett Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 15.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Everett Turnpike and NH 101. 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.

Driving Effort 9/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 43.1 miles you will encounter 14 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 12 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14 miles (I 293 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 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 293 / Everett Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto I 293 / Everett Turnpike toward I 293 South: Manchester, Nashua

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 293 South: Manchester, Nashua
6
18.9 mi into trip | ~24m in

Take the exit toward Amoskeag Street, Goffstown Road

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

Exit 6 Toward Amoskeag Street, Goffstown Road
5
18.9 mi into trip | ~24m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
36.2 mi into trip | ~52m in

Take the exit toward NH 13: Milford, Brookline

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

Toward NH 13: Milford, Brookline

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 Brookline, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Nashua along the way.

Nashua

14 mi in | ~18m | via I 293

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Everett Turnpike 15.8 mi 18m
NH 101 13.8 mi 20m
Route 13 3.4 mi 5m
NH Route 13 1.7 mi 3m
Boynton Street 1.6 mi 3m
Senator Styles Bridges Highway 1.4 mi 1m
Milford Street 1.2 mi 2m
Main Street 1.2 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Everett Turnpike — 15.8 mi, about 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Concord, NH and Brookline, 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 left at fork onto I 293

4.9 mi · 5 min · Everett Turnpike
Toward I 293 South: Manchester, Nashua Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

401 ft · 9 sec
Exit 6 Toward Amoskeag Street, Goffstown Road
12

Keep slight left at fork

192 ft · 11 sec
13

Turn left onto Eddy Road

0.3 mi · 34 sec · Eddy Road
14

Continue on McGregor Street

0.4 mi · 49 sec · McGregor Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
15

Continue on Main Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
16

Turn right onto Boynton Street

1.6 mi · 3 min · Boynton Street
17

Continue on NH 101

0.4 mi · 43 sec · NH 101
Use the straight lane.
18

Continue on NH 101

13 mi · 20 min · NH 101
Use the left / straight lanes.
19

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Toward NH 13: Milford, Brookline
20

Turn left onto NH 13

1.7 mi · 3 min · NH Route 13
21

Continue on NH 13

3.4 mi · 5 min · Route 13
22

Turn left onto NH 130

1.2 mi · 2 min · Milford Street
23

Continue on NH 130

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Main Street
24

Turn left onto Steam Mill Hill Road

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Steam Mill Hill Road
25

Keep slight left at fork onto Steam Mill Hill Road

11 ft · 0 sec · Steam Mill Hill Road
26

Arrive at destination

Steam Mill Hill Road

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 21.6 mi from East Concord, NH · 29m into the drive

town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bedford, NH

22 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

Hollis, NH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bedford, NH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 21.6 miles from East Concord, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Brookline, NH

The final approach into Brookline, 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

$6.94 one way

$13.88 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $7.63 $15.27
premium $4.86 $8.25 $16.51
diesel $5.61 $9.52 $19.03

Estimated Tolls: $1.10

Everett Turnpike (10.9 mi) $0.76
Everett Turnpike (4.9 mi) $0.34

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

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Tolls

$1

Total

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 15.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12.9 0 $4.53 $2.07
Efficient EV 10.8 0 $3.77 $1.72
EV Truck/SUV 17.2 0 $6.03 $2.76

Gas CO2

15 kg

EV CO2

5 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

East Concord, NH

Afternoon in East Concord on Thursday

Local time

1:00 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brookline, NH

Afternoon in Brookline on Thursday

Local time

1:00 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

53°F

Bedford, NH

22 mi in

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

9 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 5m 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 Brookline, NH covers 43.1 miles and takes about 1h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Everett Turnpike, NH 101, Route 13. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.6 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 $6.94 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 43.1 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 293 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from East Concord, NH to Brookline, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Nashua along the way.

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