How far is East Concord, NH from Contoocook, NH?
The driving distance from East Concord, NH to Contoocook, NH is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.9 miles (14.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The capital of New Hampshire.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Concord and Contoocook.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Concord and Contoocook.
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Start on the route
30 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Mountain Road
1972 ft · 55 sec · Mountain Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Portsmouth Street
5 m · 1 sec · West Portsmouth Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Portsmouth Street
1087 ft · 22 sec · West Portsmouth Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 South, US 4 East
1865 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Senator Styles Bridges Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Senator Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on Everett Turnpike
2.5 mi · 3 min · Everett Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont
1698 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
10.1 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 127: Contoocook, West Hopkinton
1419 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right onto Maple Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Maple Street
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Turn left
23 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Concord and Contoocook.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 89 North
Merge slight left
10.1 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy leaving East Concord and Mostly Cloudy near Contoocook.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Concord to Contoocook?
The road trip is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km) and usually takes 00h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Concord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from East Concord and 8.8 miles from Contoocook.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.9 miles (14.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.45 one way or $4.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around East Concord and Mostly Cloudy near Contoocook.
Stop Ideas Near Concord
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Concord.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Concord and Contoocook. Straight-line distance: 8.96 mi (14.42 km).
#1 East Concord
A census-designated place in Merrimack County, New Hampshire.
| Population | 42,605 |
| Coordinates | 43.2420200, -71.5381300 |
| Altitude | 95 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Contoocook
Census-designated place in Merrimack County, New Hampshire
| Population | 1,444 |
| Coordinates | 43.2220200, -71.7139700 |
| Altitude | 111 |
| Country | United States |
End: Contoocook (-71.71397, 43.22202)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $2.45 | $4.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.76 | $5.53 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.01 | $6.02 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $3.72 | $7.44 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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