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Trip from East Concord, NH to New Ipswich, NH

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 24m

Distance

53.4 mi

86 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 18m ★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 21m

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

Trip Overview

The drive from East Concord, NH to New Ipswich, NH covers 53.4 miles and takes about 1h 24m 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 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.60 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 53.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 24m drive with frequent turns across 53.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 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.

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 New Ipswich, NH is easy. At 1h 24m 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 New Ipswich, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Mountain Road
West Portsmouth Street
I 93 South
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
Styles Bridges Highway
Everett Turnpike
Amoskeag Street
Eddy 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 New Ipswich, 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

0.2 mi · 22 sec · West Portsmouth Street
5

Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 South, US 4 East

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

Merge slight left onto Senator Styles Bridges Highway

1.4 mi · 1 min · Senator Styles Bridges Highway
7

Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

0.7 mi · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway
8

Continue on Everett Turnpike

8.9 mi · 10 min · Everett Turnpike
9

Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

2.0 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike
10

Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

4.9 mi · 5 min · Everett Turnpike
11

Take the exit slight right toward Amoskeag Street, Goffstown Road

400 ft · 10 sec · Amoskeag Street, Goffstown Road
12

Keep slight left

194 ft · 11 sec
13

Turn left onto Eddy Road

0.3 mi · 34 sec · Eddy Road
14

Continue on McGregor Street

0.4 mi · 50 sec · McGregor Street
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 straight

0.4 mi · 43 sec
18

Continue straight

17 mi · 25 min
19

Turn left onto Elm Street

1.4 mi · 2 min · Elm Street
20

Continue on Gibbons Highway

2.7 mi · 4 min · Gibbons Highway
21

Turn left onto Greenville Road

4.9 mi · 9 min · Greenville Road
22

Turn right onto Mill Street

407 ft · 21 sec · Mill Street
23

Turn left onto Hubbard Hill Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Hubbard Hill Road
24

Continue on Main Street

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Main Street
25

Turn left onto River Street

0.3 mi · 34 sec · River Street
26

Continue on Highbridge Road

1.3 mi · 2 min · Highbridge Road
27

At the end of the road, turn right onto Turnpike Road

1.5 mi · 2 min · Turnpike Road
28

Turn left onto Main Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Main Street
29

Turn slight right onto Main Street

79 ft · 2 sec · Main Street
30

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 26.7 mi from East Concord, NH · 42m into the drive

town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Milford, NH

27 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

Manchester, NH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Milford, NH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 26.7 miles from East Concord, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in New Ipswich, NH

The final approach into New Ipswich, 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

$8.60 one way

$17.19 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 19 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $9.46 $18.92
premium $4.86 $10.23 $20.45
diesel $5.61 $11.79 $23.58

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 18.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 16 0 $5.61 $2.56
Efficient EV 13.4 0 $4.67 $2.14
EV Truck/SUV 21.4 0 $7.48 $3.42

Gas CO2

19 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (68% 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

Morning in East Concord on Thursday

Local time

7:07 AM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

New Ipswich, NH

Morning in New Ipswich on Thursday

Local time

7:07 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

62°F

Milford, NH

27 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

8 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 24m 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 New Ipswich, NH covers 53.4 miles and takes about 1h 24m 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 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.7 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 $8.60 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 New Ipswich, NH is easy. At 1h 24m 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 New Ipswich, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from East Concord, NH to New Ipswich, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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