Origin
Hampton Falls, NH
Late night in Hampton Falls on Monday
Local time
1:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
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Trip from Hampton Falls, NH to East Concord, NH
Drive Time
1h 8m
Distance
55 mi
89 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
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6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hampton Falls, NH
Marta Wave
East Concord, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Hampton Falls to East Concord, you are looking at a straightforward 55-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 8 minutes. This route is designed for efficiency, relying heavily on the Exeter-Hampton Expressway, the Everett Turnpike, and I-93. Because the entire trip is easily manageable in a single day, you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. Budgeting around $9 for fuel should cover your needs for this Northeast excursion. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive that gets you between these two New Hampshire locations without any unnecessary detours.
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
27.5 miles from Hampton Falls, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 34m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highly efficient experience, as 91% of this drive is spent on highways. The route kicks off with a significant 33.3-mile stretch on the Exeter-Hampton Expressway, which serves as your longest uninterrupted segment of the trip. You will find that the personality of this drive is strictly highway-focused, prioritizing speed and direct navigation over local backroads. As you transition onto the Everett Turnpike and eventually I-93, the pace remains consistent and fast-moving. It is a functional commute through the heart of the region that prioritizes getting you to your destination with minimal technical complexity.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 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 33.3 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
468 ft
22 ft
Total Climb
894 ft
Total Descent
648 ft
Highest Point
468 ft
~36.7 mi in
Elevation Range
446 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Exeter-Hampton Expressway and Everett Turnpike. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 1 / Lafayette Road.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 8m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 1 / Lafayette Road): Navigation decision point; at 35.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.1 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 1 / Lafayette Road
Turn right onto US 1 / Lafayette Road
Navigation decision point
6
35.3 mi into trip
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~43m 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
4
42.1 mi into trip
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~51m in
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I 93 / Everett Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 / Everett Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
54.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Take the exit toward NH 132: East Concord
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 16
Toward NH 132: East Concord
5
54.6 mi into trip
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~1h 7m in
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NH 132 / Mountain Road
Enter roundabout onto NH 132 / Mountain Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter-Hampton Expressway | 33.3 mi | 39m |
| Everett Turnpike | 10.2 mi | 12m |
| I 93 | 6.4 mi | 7m |
| Styles Bridges Highway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Lafayette Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Mountain Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West Portsmouth Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Depot Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Exeter-Hampton Expressway
— 33.3 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hampton Falls, NH and East Concord, NH.
1
Start on Depot Road
78 ft
·
8 sec
·
Depot Road
2
Turn right onto US 1
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Lafayette Road
3
Turn slight left
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
4
Turn slight right onto NH 101
33 mi
·
39 min
·
Exeter-Hampton Expressway
5
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 93 North: Concord
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 93
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
I 93
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Everett Turnpike
8
Continue on I 93
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 16
Toward NH 132: East Concord
10
Turn right onto West Portsmouth Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
West Portsmouth Street
11
Enter roundabout onto NH 132
199 ft
·
4 sec
·
Mountain Road
12
Continue on NH 132
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Mountain Road
13
Turn left
99 ft
·
7 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short 55-mile trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You can easily complete the drive in just over an hour without needing to schedule formal stops, though keeping an eye on traffic patterns along the I-93 corridor is always a wise move. Because the route is so highway-intensive, ensure your vehicle is prepped for sustained speeds before you pull out of Hampton Falls. Given the $9 fuel estimate, filling up before you leave will likely sustain you for the entire journey. Use the lack of required stops to your advantage by planning your arrival in East Concord exactly when you need to be there.
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 27.5 miles from Hampton Falls, NH, or about 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 33.3 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 55 miles or 1h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 27.5 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 57m
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 Hampton Falls, 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 Falls, NH
This is one driving day of about 55 miles and 1h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hampton Falls, 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 33.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.5 mi from Hampton Falls, NH · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 55 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.5 miles from Hampton Falls, 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
$8.80 one way
$17.61 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $9.65 | $19.30 |
| premium | $4.83 | $10.45 | $20.91 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $12.22 | $24.44 |
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
$9
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.2 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 | 16.5 | 0 | $5.77 | $2.64 |
| Efficient EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.81 | $2.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22 | 0 | $7.70 | $3.52 |
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
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.
Road read
1h 8m 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 Hampton Falls, NH to East Concord, NH covers 55 miles and takes about 1h 8m 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 27.5 miles from Hampton Falls, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.80 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 straightforward 1h 8m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 1 / Lafayette Road): Navigation decision point; at 35.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.1 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Hampton Falls, NH to East Concord, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 22 ft to 468 ft elevation with about 894 ft of total climbing.
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