Origin
Hampton Beach, NH
Late night in Hampton Beach on Monday
Local time
5:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Hampton Beach, NH to Concord, NH
Drive Time
1h 7m
Distance
53.9 mi
87 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Concord, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
The drive from Hampton Beach, NH to Concord, NH covers 53.9 miles and takes about 1h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Exeter-Hampton Expressway, Everett Turnpike, I 93 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 34.9 miles on Exeter-Hampton Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.63 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
26.9 miles from Hampton Beach, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 34m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 1h 7m highway drive covering 53.9 miles, with most of the trip on Exeter-Hampton Expressway and Everett Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 34.9 miles on Exeter-Hampton Expressway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Exeter-Hampton Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 34.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Exeter-Hampton Expressway and Everett Turnpike. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near H Street.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.9 miles you will encounter 13 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: near the start (H Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (I Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (NH 101 / Church Street): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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H Street
Turn left onto H Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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I Street
Turn left onto I Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.9 mi into trip
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~3m in
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NH 101 / Church Street
Turn left onto NH 101 / Church Street toward Exeter, Manchester
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Exeter, Manchester
6
36.3 mi into trip
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~45m 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
7
53.6 mi into trip
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~1h 6m in
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NH 9 / Loudon Road
Turn left onto NH 9 / Loudon Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter-Hampton Expressway | 34.9 mi | 41m |
| Everett Turnpike | 10.2 mi | 12m |
| I 93 | 6.4 mi | 7m |
| Ocean Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Church Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Loudon Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| I Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| H Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Exeter-Hampton Expressway
— 34.9 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hampton Beach, NH and Concord, NH.
1
Start on the route
82 ft
·
11 sec
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the route
2
Turn left onto H Street
351 ft
·
21 sec
·
H Street
3
Turn left onto Ashworth Avenue
276 ft
·
16 sec
·
Ashworth Avenue
4
Turn left onto I Street
522 ft
·
28 sec
·
I Street
5
Turn left onto Ocean Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Ocean Boulevard
6
Turn left onto Church Street
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
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Church Street
7
Turn straight onto Exeter-Hampton Expressway
35 mi
·
41 min
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Exeter-Hampton Expressway
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 93 North: Concord
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
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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
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Everett Turnpike
11
Take the exit slight right toward NH 9: State Offices
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
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NH 9: State Offices
12
Turn left onto Loudon Road
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
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Loudon Road
13
Continue on Centre Street
223 ft
·
12 sec
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Centre Street
14
Turn left
75 ft
·
13 sec
15
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 26.9 miles from Hampton Beach, NH, or about 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34.9 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 53.9 miles or 1h 7m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 26.9 miles or 34m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Concord, NH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hampton Beach, 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 Hampton Beach, NH
This is one driving day of about 53.9 miles and 1h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hampton Beach, 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 Exeter-Hampton Expressway for about 34.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.9 mi from Hampton Beach, NH · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 53.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.9 miles from Hampton Beach, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Concord, NH
The final approach into 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 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
$8.63 one way
$17.26 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $9.46 | $18.92 |
| premium | $4.83 | $10.25 | $20.49 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $11.97 | $23.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.66 | $2.59 |
| Efficient EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.72 | $2.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.6 | 0 | $7.55 | $3.45 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Late night in Concord on Monday
Local time
5:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Light Rain
S 5 to 10 mph
81% chance
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.
Road read
1h 7m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Hampton Beach, NH to Concord, NH covers 53.9 miles and takes about 1h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Exeter-Hampton Expressway, 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 26.9 miles from Hampton Beach, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.63 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 53.9 miles you will encounter 13 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: near the start (H Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (I Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (NH 101 / Church Street): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Hampton Beach, NH to Concord, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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