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

The driving distance from East Concord, NH to Charlestown, NH is about 72 miles (115.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m 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
72.01 mi
01h 39m
Flight
44.61 mi
71.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.61 mi
Kilometers
71.8 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.01 mi
Kilometers
115.89 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Charlestown
Sat, May 2, 11:19 AM EDT
Return by in East Concord
Sat, May 2, 12:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Concord
2026-05-02T09:40
Arrive Charlestown
Sat, May 2, 11:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:12 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
New London
NH

Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States

From East Concord
36 mi
00h 49m
To Charlestown
36 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
52°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1087 ft · 22 sec · West Portsmouth Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 South, US 4 East

    1865 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Senator Styles Bridges Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Senator Styles Bridges Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Everett Turnpike

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Everett Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont

    1698 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    34.5 mi · 40 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 11 West: New London, Sunapee, Newport, Claremont

    1305 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on NH 11 West: New London, Sunapee, Newport, Claremont

    47 m · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    10.5 mi · 20 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Cross Street

    915 ft · 43 sec · Cross Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Maple Street

    1358 ft · 39 sec · Maple Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Elm Street

    946 ft · 12 sec · Elm Street

  17. 17

    Continue on John Stark Highway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · John Stark Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on State Route 11

    2.3 mi · 3 min · State Route 11

  19. 19

    Continue on Washington Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Washington Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Broad Street

    576 ft · 10 sec · Broad Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Tremont Street

    141 m · 6 sec · Tremont Street

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Opera House Square

    18 m · 6 sec · Opera House Square

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Pleasant Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Charlestown Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Charlestown Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Claremont Road

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Claremont Road

  26. 26

    Continue on North Main Street

    963 ft · 20 sec · North Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Sullivan Street

    44 m · 7 sec · Sullivan Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Sullivan Street

    28 m · 3 sec · Sullivan Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sullivan Street

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
34.8 mi · 48%
NH 11 West
10.8 mi · 15%
Claremont Road
7.44 mi · 10%
John Stark Highway
4.64 mi · 6%
Everett Turnpike
2.51 mi · 3%
Washington Street
2.31 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 89 North

Merge slight left

34.5 mi · 00h 40m

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
01h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.4 mi
44.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New London
00h 49m from East Concord
Leave By
3:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving East Concord and Mostly Sunny near Charlestown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 72 miles (115.9 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?

New London is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36 miles from East Concord and 36 miles from Charlestown.

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

The direct path is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.4 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 3:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.02 one way or $20.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around East Concord and Mostly Sunny near Charlestown.

Stop Ideas Near New London

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around New London, 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 New London.

RAIL

Claremont

32 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.
RAIL

Windsor station

33 mi away
26 Depot Ave
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

34 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

36 mi away
325 Route 104

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Concord and Charlestown. Straight-line distance: 44.61 mi (71.8 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
Charlestown

#2 Charlestown

Town in New Hampshire

Population5,032
Coordinates43.2386900, -72.4245300
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Start: East Concord (-71.53813, 43.24202)
End: Charlestown (-72.42453, 43.23869)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.54 gal
9.62 L · about $10.02
Round trip
$20.04
5.08 gal · 19.24 L
Estimated CO2
22.6 kg one way
Round trip: 45.1 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.02 $20.04
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.32 $22.64
Premium $4.86 $12.34 $24.68
Diesel $6.00 $15.23 $30.46

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between East Concord and Charlestown. The current time is 09:40:42.

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.