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Trip from East Kingston, NH to Concord, NH

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

49m

Distance

45.2 mi

73 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 46m ★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 47m

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

human settlement in United States of America

East Kingston, NH

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capital city of state of New Hampshire, United States; county seat of Merrimack County, New Hampshire

Concord, NH

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Trip Overview

The drive from East Kingston, NH to Concord, NH covers 45.2 miles and takes about 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Depot Road, NH 125, I 93 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.28 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 45.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

49m 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 49m drive with frequent turns across 45.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Depot 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.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from East Kingston, NH to Concord, NH is easy. At 49m 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 Kingston, NH to Concord, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Depot Road
NH 125
I 93 North
Everett Turnpike
NH 9
Loudon Road
Centre Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Willow Road

98 ft · 6 sec · Willow Road
2

Turn right onto Depot Road

1.5 mi · 3 min · Depot Road
3

Take the ramp slight right toward NH 125, NH 111

167 ft · 6 sec · NH 125, NH 111
4

Merge slight left

1.0 mi · 1 min
5

Continue straight

6.3 mi · 9 min
6

Turn left

0.4 mi · 46 sec
7

Merge slight left

18 mi · 21 min
8

Take the exit slight right toward I 93 North: Concord

0.5 mi · 38 sec · I 93 North: Concord
9

Merge slight left

6.4 mi · 7 min
10

Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

10 mi · 12 min · Everett Turnpike
11

Take the exit slight right toward NH 9: State Offices

0.2 mi · 39 sec · NH 9: State Offices
12

Turn left onto Loudon Road

0.3 mi · 34 sec · Loudon Road
13

Continue on Centre Street

223 ft · 12 sec · Centre Street
14

Turn left

75 ft · 13 sec
15

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 22.6 mi from East Kingston, NH · 24m into the drive

Downtown Fremont, NH, NH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Fremont, NH

23 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

Epping, NH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Fremont, NH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 22.6 miles from East Kingston, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Concord, NH

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Concord, 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

$7.28 one way

$14.55 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $8.01 $16.01
premium $4.86 $8.66 $17.31
diesel $5.61 $9.98 $19.96

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 15.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13.6 0 $4.75 $2.17
Efficient EV 11.3 0 $3.96 $1.81
EV Truck/SUV 18.1 0 $6.33 $2.89

Gas CO2

16 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (69% 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 Kingston, NH

Afternoon in East Kingston on Saturday

Local time

12:46 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Concord, NH

Afternoon in Concord on Saturday

Local time

12:46 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

61°F

Fremont, NH

23 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

2 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

49m 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 Kingston, NH to Concord, NH covers 45.2 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Depot Road, NH 125, I 93 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 22.6 miles from East Kingston, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.28 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 Kingston, NH to Concord, NH is easy. At 49m 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 Kingston, NH to Concord, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

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

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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