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

The driving distance from East Concord, NH to Effingham, NH is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45 miles (72.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
63.85 mi
01h 45m
Flight
44.99 mi
72.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.99 mi
Kilometers
72.4 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.85 mi
Kilometers
102.75 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Effingham
Thu, Apr 23, 4:57 AM EDT
Return by in East Concord
Thu, Apr 23, 6:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Concord
2026-04-23T03:11
Arrive Effingham
Thu, Apr 23, 4:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:00 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
Alton
NH

Town in New Hampshire (United States)

From East Concord
31.9 mi
00h 52m
To Effingham
31.9 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
54°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 2 toward East Side Drive

    33 m · 2 sec · East Side Drive

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto East Side Drive

    1.9 mi · 5 min · East Side Drive

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1879 ft · 46 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Loudon Road

    904 ft · 17 sec · Loudon Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Dover Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Dover Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Suncook Valley Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Suncook Valley Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Suncook Valley Highway

    1440 ft · 31 sec · Suncook Valley Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Suncook Valley Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Suncook Valley Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Suncook Valley Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Suncook Valley Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Suncook Valley Road

    11.7 mi · 18 min · Suncook Valley Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    922 ft · 26 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout

    11.3 mi · 19 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Center Street

    9.1 mi · 13 min · Center Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Center Street

    30 m · 2 sec · Center Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Center Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Center Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto White Mountain Highway

    4 mi · 6 min · White Mountain Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    1337 ft · 39 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Ossipee Trail

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Ossipee Trail

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Province Lake Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Province Lake Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Plantation Road

    18 m · 3 sec · Plantation Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Plantation Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
25 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Suncook Valley Road
28 mi · 44%
Center Street
10.4 mi · 16%
Ossipee Trail
6.17 mi · 10%
East Side Drive
5.15 mi · 8%
White Mountain Highway
4.21 mi · 7%
Province Lake Road
3.26 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Suncook Valley Road

Continue on Suncook Valley Road

11.7 mi · 00h 18m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.8 mi
45 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alton
00h 52m from East Concord
Leave By
3:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving East Concord and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Effingham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

Alton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.9 miles from East Concord and 31.9 miles from Effingham.

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

The direct path is about 45 miles (72.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 3:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.88 one way or $17.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around East Concord and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Effingham.

Stop Ideas Near Alton

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

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

BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

29 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

37 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

38 mi away
325 Route 104
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

39 mi away
33 Chestnut St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Concord and Effingham. Straight-line distance: 44.99 mi (72.4 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
Effingham

#2 Effingham

Town in New Hampshire

Population1,481
Coordinates43.7611900, -70.9964500
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: East Concord (-71.53813, 43.24202)
End: Effingham (-70.99645, 43.76119)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 103 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.25 gal
8.53 L · about $8.88
Round trip
$17.75
4.5 gal · 17.06 L
Estimated CO2
20 kg one way
Round trip: 40 kg / 88 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.88 $17.75
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.03 $20.06
Premium $4.86 $10.93 $21.86
Diesel $6.00 $13.49 $26.99

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between East Concord and Effingham. The current time is 03:11:44.

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.