Origin
Hampstead, NH
Afternoon in Hampstead on Saturday
Local time
3:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hampstead, 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
55m
Distance
40.3 mi
65 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hampstead, NH
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Concord, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hampstead, NH to Concord, NH covers 40.3 miles and takes about 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Everett Turnpike, Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway, I 93 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.2 miles on Everett Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.49 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Everett Turnpike | 10.2 mi | 12m |
| Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway | 7.7 mi | 8m |
| I 93 | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| Alan B Shepard Highway | 5.7 mi | 7m |
| State Route 111 | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Salem Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| West Road | 1.6 mi | 4m |
| Alan B Shepard Jr Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Everett Turnpike
— 10.2 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hampstead, NH and Concord, NH.
1
Start on West Road
1.6 mi
·
4 min
·
West Road
2
Turn right onto NH 111
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
State Route 111
3
Continue on NH 111
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Salem Road
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on NH 111
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Range Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on NH 111
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Indian Rock Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
Take the ramp
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 93 North
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto I 93
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 93
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
9
Continue on I 93
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Alan B Shepard Highway
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
I 93
Toward I 93 North: Concord, Plymouth
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Everett Turnpike
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 14
Toward NH 9: State Offices
13
Turn left onto NH 9
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Loudon Road
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on Centre Street
222 ft
·
12 sec
·
Centre Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
Turn left
74 ft
·
12 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.2 miles from Hampstead, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 7.4 and 40 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
7.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the ramp toward I 93 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 93 North
5
8.1 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
I 93 / Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
Merge onto I 93 / Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
22.5 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
I 93
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 toward I 93 North: Concord, Plymouth
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 93 North: Concord, Plymouth
5
39.8 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
40 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
NH 9 / Loudon Road
Turn left onto NH 9 / Loudon Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.49 one way
$12.98 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.14 | $14.28 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.72 | $15.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.90 | $17.80 |
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
$6
Tolls
$1
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.23 | $1.93 |
| Efficient EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.64 | $2.58 |
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
Concord, NH
Afternoon in Concord on Saturday
Local time
3:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
60°F
Derry, NH
20 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
11 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
55m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
40.3 mi in 55m — 51% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: Everett Turnpike.
51% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.2 mi on Everett Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 40.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8.1 miles (I 93 / Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.5 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Hampstead, NH to Concord, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Plymouth along the way.
Plymouth
22.5 mi in
|
~33m
|
via I 93
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 40.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.2 miles on Everett Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.71 in tolls one way, starting with Everett Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Concord, NH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through NH can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8.1 miles (I 93 / Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.5 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Concord, NH before heading back.
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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