Origin
Epping, NH
Late night in Epping on Monday
Local time
1:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Epping, NH to East Concord, NH
Drive Time
48m
Distance
39 mi
63 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
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6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Epping, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
East Concord, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick transit through New Hampshire, this 39-mile trek from Epping to East Concord is a straightforward option. You can expect to reach your destination in about 48 minutes, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting approximately $6 for fuel is sufficient for the journey, which relies heavily on a network of major thoroughfares. Because the route is entirely contained within the Northeast, you will experience a consistent regional feel as you transition between towns. It is a practical, efficient path for travelers who prioritize speed and reliability over wandering backroads.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
19.5 miles from Epping, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 23m into the drive .
Drive Character
This drive is a highway-focused experience, with 90% of your time spent on major arteries like NH 101, the Everett Turnpike, and I-93. You will encounter a steady pace, highlighted by a longest uninterrupted stretch of 18.4 miles on NH 101. The character of the road is functional and direct, designed to move traffic efficiently rather than to provide a leisurely scenic tour. Expect a consistent interstate grind as you transition from local highways onto the busier turnpikes and interstates. You will find that the road maintains a predictable, high-speed personality for the duration of the 48-minute trip.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NH 101 is the longest continuous segment at about 18.4 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
436 ft
153 ft
Total Climb
693 ft
Total Descent
536 ft
Highest Point
436 ft
~32.5 mi in
Elevation Range
283 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NH 101 and Everett Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Main Street.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 39 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Main Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (NH 101): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Main Street
Turn sharp right onto Main Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
NH 101
Merge onto NH 101
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
6
19.2 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward I 93 North: Concord
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 93 North: Concord
5
38.1 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Take the exit toward NH 132: East Concord
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 16
Toward NH 132: East Concord
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 101 | 18.4 mi | 21m |
| Everett Turnpike | 10.2 mi | 12m |
| I 93 | 6.4 mi | 7m |
| Styles Bridges Highway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Mountain Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Calef Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Portsmouth Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NH 101
— 18.4 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Epping, NH and East Concord, NH.
1
Start on this road
98 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Railroad Avenue
224 ft
·
13 sec
·
Railroad Avenue
3
Turn sharp right onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Main Street
4
Turn right onto NH 125
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Calef Highway
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto NH 101
18 mi
·
21 min
·
NH 101
Use the none lane.
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 93 North: Concord
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 93
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
I 93
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Everett Turnpike
10
Continue on I 93
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 16
Toward NH 132: East Concord
12
Turn right onto West Portsmouth Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
West Portsmouth Street
13
Enter roundabout onto NH 132
199 ft
·
4 sec
·
Mountain Road
14
Continue on NH 132
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Mountain Road
15
Turn left
99 ft
·
7 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a short 39-mile drive with no required stops, you have plenty of flexibility in your scheduling. You can easily complete the entire route in under an hour, so there is no need to worry about complex pacing or multi-day planning. I recommend checking live traffic reports before you merge onto I-93, as the high highway percentage means any congestion can significantly impact your arrival time. Because the fuel cost is a modest $6, you can comfortably fill up before you leave Epping and reach East Concord without needing to hunt for gas along the way. Use the lack of mandatory stops to your advantage by planning your departure around your personal schedule rather than road fatigue.
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 19.5 miles from Epping, NH, or about 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.4 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 39 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 19.5 miles or 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near East Concord, NH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Epping, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Epping, NH
This is one driving day of about 39 miles and 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Epping, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on NH 101 for about 18.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.5 mi from Epping, NH · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.5 miles from Epping, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in East Concord, NH
The final approach into East Concord, NH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around East Concord, NH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.24 one way
$12.49 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $6.84 | $13.69 |
| premium | $4.83 | $7.41 | $14.83 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $8.66 | $17.33 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.71
Everett Turnpike
(10.2 mi)
$0.71
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.10 | $1.87 |
| Efficient EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.41 | $1.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.46 | $2.50 |
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.
Destination
East Concord, NH
Late night in East Concord on Monday
Local time
1:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
1 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
48m 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 Epping, NH to East Concord, NH covers 39 miles and takes about 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NH 101, Everett Turnpike, I 93. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.5 miles from Epping, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.24 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 demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 39 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Main Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 0.8 miles (NH 101): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Epping, NH to East Concord, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 153 ft to 436 ft elevation with about 693 ft of total climbing.
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