How far is East Concord, NH from Alexandria, NH?

The driving distance from East Concord, NH to Alexandria, NH is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.57 mi
00h 52m
Flight
28.55 mi
45.94 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.55 mi
Kilometers
45.94 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.57 mi
Kilometers
62.07 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alexandria
Thu, Apr 16, 12:08 AM EDT
Return by in East Concord
Thu, Apr 16, 1:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Concord
2026-04-15T23:16
Arrive Alexandria
Thu, Apr 16, 12:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Concord
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Sanbornton
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From East Concord
19.3 mi
00h 26m
To Alexandria
19.3 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
51°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between East Concord and Alexandria.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Concord and Alexandria.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    30 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mountain Road

    1972 ft · 55 sec · Mountain Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Portsmouth Street

    5 m · 1 sec · West Portsmouth Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto West Portsmouth Street

    611 ft · 14 sec · West Portsmouth Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 93 North, US 4 West

    1506 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    28.2 mi · 31 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 104, NH 132: Meredith, New Hampton

    1733 ft · 60 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto NH 132 South, NH 104 West: New Hampton, Bristol, NH Fish & Game

    35 m · 9 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    5.7 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1024 ft · 31 sec · Pleasant Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Lake Street

    2069 ft · 59 sec · Lake Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Bristol Hill Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Bristol Hill Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Plumer Hill Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Plumer Hill Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Thissell Road

    1862 ft · 52 sec · Thissell Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Town Pound Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Town Pound Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Town Pound Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Concord and Alexandria.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 93 North
28.5 mi · 74%
Bristol Hill Road
1.14 mi · 3%
Plumer Hill Road
0.77 mi · 2%
Town Pound Road
0.7 mi · 2%
Lake Street
0.39 mi · 1%
Mountain Road
0.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 93 North

Merge slight left

28.2 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.1 mi
28.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sanbornton
00h 26m from East Concord
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving East Concord and Partly Cloudy near Alexandria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Concord to Alexandria?

The road trip is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km) and usually takes 00h 52m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sanbornton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from East Concord and 19.3 miles from Alexandria.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.37 one way or $10.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around East Concord and Partly Cloudy near Alexandria.

Stop Ideas Near Sanbornton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sanbornton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sanbornton.

BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

4 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

15 mi away
325 Route 104
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

31 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Plymouth, New Hampshire

31 mi away
83 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Concord and Alexandria. Straight-line distance: 28.55 mi (45.94 km).

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#1 East Concord

A census-designated place in Merrimack County, New Hampshire.

Population42,605
Coordinates43.2420200, -71.5381300
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Alexandria

#2 Alexandria

Town in Grafton County, New Hampshire

Population1,628
Coordinates43.6114600, -71.7928600
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: East Concord (-71.53813, 43.24202)
End: Alexandria (-71.79286, 43.61146)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.36 gal
5.15 L · about $5.37
Round trip
$10.73
2.72 gal · 10.3 L
Estimated CO2
12.1 kg one way
Round trip: 24.2 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.37 $10.73
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.06 $12.12
Premium $4.86 $6.61 $13.21
Diesel $6.00 $8.16 $16.31

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Hampshire · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between East Concord and Alexandria. The current time is 23:16:12.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.