How far is East Concord, NH from Lancaster, NH?
The driving distance from East Concord, NH to Lancaster, NH is about 99.9 miles (160.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.2 miles (138.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 10m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 02h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Concord and Lancaster.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Concord and Lancaster.
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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
611 ft · 14 sec · West Portsmouth Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 93 North, US 4 West
1506 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
71.6 mi · 1 hr 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 3 North: Twin Mountain, Lancaster
10.4 mi · 16 min
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Continue on US Route 3 North
6.1 mi · 9 min · US Route 3 North
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Continue on Twin Mountain Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Twin Mountain Road
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Continue on Daniel Webster Highway
142 m · 11 sec · Daniel Webster Highway
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Continue on Lancaster Road
2 mi · 3 min · Lancaster Road
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Continue on Prospect Street
6.3 mi · 9 min · Prospect Street
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Continue on Main Street
868 ft · 25 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Concord and Lancaster.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 93 North
Merge slight left
71.6 mi · 01h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving East Concord and Chance Rain Showers near Lancaster.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Concord to Lancaster?
The road trip is about 99.9 miles (160.7 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?
Thornton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.9 miles from East Concord and 49.9 miles from Lancaster.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.2 miles (138.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.89 one way or $27.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around East Concord and Chance Rain Showers near Lancaster.
Stop Ideas Near Thornton
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 Thornton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Concord and Lancaster. Straight-line distance: 86.17 mi (138.67 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 Lancaster
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 3,234 |
| Coordinates | 44.4889500, -71.5692500 |
| Altitude | 263 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lancaster (-71.56925, 44.48895)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 161 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $13.89 | $27.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $15.69 | $31.38 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $17.10 | $34.20 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $21.11 | $42.22 |
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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