Origin
Exeter, NH
Afternoon in Exeter on Friday
Local time
12:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Exeter, NH to Concord, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
56m
Distance
44.8 mi
72 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Exeter, NH
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Concord, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Exeter, NH to Concord, NH covers 44.8 miles and takes about 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NH 101, Everett Turnpike, I 93 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.3 miles on NH 101. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.21 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 44.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 56m highway drive covering 44.8 miles, with most of the trip on NH 101 and Everett Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 25.3 miles on NH 101.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 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 25.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NH 101 and Everett Turnpike. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 44.8 miles you will encounter 9 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 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 44.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
1.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward NH 101 West: Epping, Manchester
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward NH 101 West: Epping, Manchester
6
27.2 mi into trip
|
~34m 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
44.2 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Take the exit toward NH 9: State Offices
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 14
Toward NH 9: State Offices
7
44.5 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
NH 9 / Loudon Road
Turn left onto NH 9 / Loudon Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
44.8 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 101 | 25.3 mi | 29m |
| Everett Turnpike | 10.2 mi | 12m |
| I 93 | 6.4 mi | 7m |
| Newfields Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Water Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Loudon Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Centre Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NH 101
— 25.3 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Exeter, NH and Concord, NH.
1
Start on NH 27
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Water Street
2
Continue on NH 85
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Water Street
3
Continue on NH 85
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Newfields Road
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward NH 101 West: Epping, Manchester
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto NH 101
25 mi
·
29 min
·
NH 101
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 93 North: Concord
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 93
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
I 93
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Everett Turnpike
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 14
Toward NH 9: State Offices
10
Turn left onto NH 9
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Loudon Road
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on Centre Street
222 ft
·
12 sec
·
Centre Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Turn left
74 ft
·
12 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.4 mi from Exeter, NH · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.4 miles from Exeter, 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
$7.21 one way
$14.42 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.94 | $15.87 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.58 | $17.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.89 | $19.78 |
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.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$1
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.7 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 | 13.4 | 0 | $4.70 | $2.15 |
| Efficient EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.92 | $1.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.27 | $2.87 |
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.
Destination
Concord, NH
Afternoon in Concord on Friday
Local time
12:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
39°F
Chester, 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
7 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
56m 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 Exeter, NH to Concord, NH covers 44.8 miles and takes about 56m 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 22.4 miles from Exeter, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.21 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 44.8 miles you will encounter 9 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 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 44.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Exeter, 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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