Origin
Winchester, NH
Afternoon in Winchester on Thursday
Local time
3:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Winchester, NH to East Concord, NH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 40m
Distance
69.3 mi
112 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 33m
★
6 AM
1h 40m
8 AM
1h 55m
10 AM
1h 45m
12 PM
1h 44m
3 PM
1h 46m
5 PM
1h 55m
8 PM
1h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Winchester, NH
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East Concord, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
The drive from Winchester, NH to East Concord, NH covers 69.3 miles and takes about 1h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Keene Road, Franklin Pierce Highway, NH 9 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.7 miles on Keene Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.16 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.
Midpoint
34.7 miles from Winchester, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 40m. Total distance: 69.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Winchester, NH to East Concord, NH covers 69.3 miles and takes about 1h 40m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Keene Road is the longest continuous segment at about 16.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 11.8 miles in near NH 10; NH 12; NH 101 / State Route 10.
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 69.3 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: at 11.8 miles (NH 10; NH 12; NH 101 / State Route 10): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.6 miles (NH 9; NH 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 55.7 miles (I 89): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
11.8 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
NH 10; NH 12; NH 101 / State Route 10
Enter roundabout onto NH 10; NH 12; NH 101 / State Route 10 toward NH 10 North, NH 12 North, NH 101 West: Vermont
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NH 10 North, NH 12 North, NH 101 West: V...
8
13.6 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
NH 9; NH 10
Keep slight right at fork onto NH 9; NH 10 toward Hillsborough, Henniker
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Hillsborough, Henniker
5
55.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
|
I 89
Merge onto I 89
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
64 mi into trip
|
~1h 31m in
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NH 3A / Route 3-A
Turn left onto NH 3A / Route 3-A
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
68.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 37m in
Take the exit toward NH 132: East Concord
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 16
Toward NH 132: East Concord
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Winchester, NH and East Concord, NH, road signs point toward Hillsborough and Henniker.
Hillsborough
13.6 mi in
|
~21m
|
via NH 9; NH 10
Henniker
13.6 mi in
|
~21m
|
via NH 9; NH 10
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keene Road | 16.7 mi | 24m |
| Franklin Pierce Highway | 16.3 mi | 22m |
| NH 9 | 11.5 mi | 16m |
| I 89 | 8.3 mi | 10m |
| Route 9 | 8 mi | 11m |
| West Main Street | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Styles Bridges Highway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Everett Turnpike | 1.7 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Keene Road
— 16.7 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winchester, NH and East Concord, NH.
1
Start on NH 119
45 ft
·
4 sec
·
Richmond Road
2
Turn right onto NH 10
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Keene Road
3
Continue on NH 10
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Winchester Street
4
Enter roundabout onto NH 10; NH 12; NH 101
356 ft
·
4 sec
·
State Route 10
Toward NH 10 North, NH 12 North, NH 101 West: Vermont
5
Continue on NH 10; NH 12; NH 101
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
State Route 10
Toward NH 10 North, NH 12 North, NH 101 West: Vermont
6
Turn right onto NH 9; NH 10; NH 12
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Route 9
7
Keep slight right at fork onto NH 9; NH 10
12 mi
·
16 min
·
NH 9; NH 10
Toward Hillsborough, Henniker
Use the slight right lane.
8
Continue on NH 9
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Route 9
9
Continue on NH 9
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Keene Road
10
Continue on NH 9; NH 31
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
11
Turn straight onto NH 9
16 mi
·
22 min
·
Franklin Pierce Highway
Use the straight lane.
12
Merge onto I 89
8.3 mi
·
10 min
·
I 89
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn left onto NH 3A
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Route 3-A
Use the straight / left lanes.
14
Continue on NH 3A
420 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Main Street
15
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
Toward I 93 North
16
Merge onto I 93
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Everett Turnpike
17
Continue on I 93
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 16
Toward NH 132: East Concord
19
Turn right onto West Portsmouth Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
West Portsmouth Street
20
Enter roundabout onto NH 132
199 ft
·
4 sec
·
Mountain Road
21
Continue on NH 132
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Mountain Road
22
Turn left
99 ft
·
7 sec
23
Arrive at 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 34.7 miles from Winchester, NH, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 16.7 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 15 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.7 miles or 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 24m
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 Winchester, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Winchester, NH
This is one driving day of about 69.3 miles and 1h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Winchester, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Keene Road for about 16.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.7 mi from Winchester, NH · 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.7 miles from Winchester, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.16 one way
$22.31 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $12.27 | $24.55 |
| premium | $4.86 | $13.27 | $26.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.30 | $30.60 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.12
Everett Turnpike
(1.7 mi)
$0.12
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
$11
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.28 | $3.33 |
| Efficient EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.06 | $2.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.7 | 0 | $9.70 | $4.44 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (67% 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
Afternoon in East Concord on Thursday
Local time
3:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 40m 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 Winchester, NH to East Concord, NH covers 69.3 miles and takes about 1h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Keene Road, Franklin Pierce Highway, NH 9. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.7 miles from Winchester, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.16 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 69.3 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: at 11.8 miles (NH 10; NH 12; NH 101 / State Route 10): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.6 miles (NH 9; NH 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 55.7 miles (I 89): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Winchester, NH and East Concord, NH, road signs point toward Hillsborough and Henniker.
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