Trip from Farmington, NH to East Concord, NH

Drive Time

Distance

32.5 mi

52 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min

4 AM

0h 55m ★

6 AM

1h 0m

8 AM

1h 10m

10 AM

1h 4m

12 PM

1h 3m

3 PM

1h 4m

5 PM

1h 9m

8 PM

0h 57m

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

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East Concord, NH

Mohan Nannapaneni

Trip Overview

If you are looking to travel from Farmington to East Concord, this 32.5-mile trek across New Hampshire is a straightforward journey that fits perfectly into a single day. Expect to spend about one hour behind the wheel, making it an efficient connection within the Northeast region. With a fuel budget of just $5, this trip is highly economical for those commuting or exploring local areas. Since the entire route is designed as a direct transit, you won't need to worry about overnight stops or extensive travel planning. It serves as a practical, no-nonsense path between these two points, allowing you to reach your destination quickly without the complications of a longer road trip.

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

16.3 miles from Farmington, NH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 31m into the drive .

Drive Character

Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. You will spend only 10% of your time on highways, as the route relies primarily on Suncook Valley Road, Ridge Road, and Prospect Mountain Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 12.1-mile segment along Suncook Valley Road, which offers the most consistent driving rhythm. Because the path is largely composed of local roads, the experience feels much more grounded and technical than a typical high-speed sprint. You should stay alert for the constant shifts in direction that define this regional transit.

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

There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Suncook Valley Road is the longest continuous segment at about 12.1 miles.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

1,125 ft 280 ft

Total Climb

1,109 ft

Total Descent

1,078 ft

Highest Point

1,125 ft

~7.4 mi in

Elevation Range

846 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.7 miles in near NH 28 / Suncook Valley Road.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 9 significant decision points across 32.5 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 8.7 miles (NH 28 / Suncook Valley Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.6 miles (US 4; US 202; NH 9 / Dover Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 27 miles (I 393; US 4; US 202): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

8.7 mi into trip | ~20m in | NH 28 / Suncook Valley Road

Turn left onto NH 28 / Suncook Valley Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

24.6 mi into trip | ~45m in | US 4; US 202; NH 9 / Dover Road

Turn right onto US 4; US 202; NH 9 / Dover Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

27 mi into trip | ~49m in | I 393; US 4; US 202

Keep slight right at fork onto I 393; US 4; US 202

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

30.1 mi into trip | ~53m in

Take the exit toward NH 132: East Side Drive

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 2 Toward NH 132: East Side Drive

30.4 mi into trip | ~54m in | NH 132 / East Side Drive

Turn right onto NH 132 / East Side Drive

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Suncook Valley Road	12.1 mi	17m
Ridge Road	4.5 mi	9m
Prospect Mountain Road	3.1 mi	7m
I 393	3.1 mi	4m
Main Street	2.5 mi	5m
Dover Road	2.4 mi	3m
East Side Drive	1.7 mi	4m
Suncook Valley Highway	1.2 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Suncook Valley Road — 12.1 mi, about 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on NH 153

62 ft · 3 sec · Main Street

Turn right onto NH 75

0.9 mi · 2 min · Central Street

Turn right onto NH 11

0.2 mi · 21 sec · NH Route 11

Turn left onto Ridge Road

4.5 mi · 9 min · Ridge Road

Continue on Prospect Mountain Road

3.1 mi · 7 min · Prospect Mountain Road

Turn left onto NH 28

7.4 mi · 10 min · Suncook Valley Road

Use the none lane.

Continue on NH 28

1.0 mi · 1 min · Suncook Valley Highway

Use the none lane.

Continue on NH 28

1.1 mi · 2 min · Suncook Valley Road

Use the straight lane.

Continue on NH 28

0.3 mi · 30 sec · Suncook Valley Highway

Continue on NH 28

3.6 mi · 4 min · Suncook Valley Road

Use the none lane.

Turn slight right onto Main Street

2.5 mi · 5 min · Main Street

Turn right onto US 4; US 202; NH 9

2.4 mi · 3 min · Dover Road

Use the right lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 393; US 4; US 202

3.1 mi · 4 min · I 393; US 4; US 202

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 56 sec

Exit 2 Toward NH 132: East Side Drive

Turn right onto NH 132

1.7 mi · 4 min · East Side Drive

Use the right lane.

Enter roundabout onto NH 132

86 ft · 1 sec · Mountain Road

Continue on NH 132

0.4 mi · 1 min · Mountain Road

Turn left

99 ft · 7 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Because this is a short one-hour drive, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. With no scheduled stops required, you can easily complete the journey in one go, though you should keep an eye on your fuel gauge before you head out to ensure your $5 budget covers your needs. Since the route involves many turns on local roads, it is wise to double-check your navigation before leaving Farmington to avoid unnecessary backtracking. Use the lack of mandatory stops to your advantage by timing your departure to avoid peak local traffic hours. Staying focused on the winding nature of these roads will make your transit to East Concord much smoother.

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 16.3 miles from Farmington, NH, or about 31m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 12.1 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 32.5 miles or 1h in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 16.3 miles or 31m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 50m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near East Concord, NH than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Farmington, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Farmington, NH

This is one driving day of about 32.5 miles and 1h.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Farmington, 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 Suncook Valley Road for about 12.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 16.3 mi from Farmington, NH · 31m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Albany, NY

16 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

Albany, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 32.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Albany, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 16.3 miles from Farmington, 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

$5.20 one way

$10.41 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.46	$5.70	$11.41
premium	$4.83	$6.18	$12.36
diesel	$5.64	$7.22	$14.44

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$30–$55

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	9.8	$3.41	$1.56
Efficient EV	8.1	$2.84	$1.30
EV Truck/SUV	13	$4.55	$2.08

Gas CO2

11 kg

EV CO2

4 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Farmington, NH

Late night in Farmington on Monday

Local time

2:55 AM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

East Concord, NH

Late night in East Concord on Monday

Local time

2:55 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 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 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 Farmington, NH to East Concord, NH covers 32.5 miles and takes about 1h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Suncook Valley Road, Ridge Road, Prospect Mountain Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 16.3 miles from Farmington, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.20 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 route from Farmington, NH to East Concord, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 280 ft to 1,125 ft elevation with about 1,109 ft of total climbing.

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