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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
99.83 mi
02h 05m
Flight
86.17 mi
138.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.17 mi
Kilometers
138.67 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.83 mi
Kilometers
160.66 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lancaster
Thu, Apr 23, 7:22 AM EDT
Return by in East Concord
Thu, Apr 23, 9:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Concord
2026-04-23T05:16
Arrive Lancaster
Thu, Apr 23, 7:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:20 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
Thornton
NH

Town in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States

From East Concord
49.9 mi
01h 02m
To Lancaster
49.9 mi
01h 02m

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
48°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

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.

  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

    71.6 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 3 North: Twin Mountain, Lancaster

    10.4 mi · 16 min

  8. 8

    Continue on US Route 3 North

    6.1 mi · 9 min · US Route 3 North

  9. 9

    Continue on Twin Mountain Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Twin Mountain Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Daniel Webster Highway

    142 m · 11 sec · Daniel Webster Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Lancaster Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Lancaster Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Prospect Street

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Prospect Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    868 ft · 25 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    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.

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
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 93 North
71.9 mi · 72%
US 3 North
10.4 mi · 10%
Prospect Street
6.33 mi · 6%
US Route 3 North
6.09 mi · 6%
Twin Mountain Road
2.29 mi · 2%
Lancaster Road
2.03 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.7 mi
86.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thornton
01h 02m from East Concord
Leave By
2:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

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Plymouth, New Hampshire

15 mi away
83 Main St.
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Lincoln, New Hampshire

16 mi away
Main and Franklin Sts.
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New Hampton, New Hampshire

31 mi away
325 Route 104
BUS

Littleton, New Hampshire

45 mi away
336 Cottage St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Concord and Lancaster. Straight-line distance: 86.17 mi (138.67 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 East Concord

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

Population42,605
Coordinates43.2420200, -71.5381300
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
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#2 Lancaster

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population3,234
Coordinates44.4889500, -71.5692500
Altitude263
CountryUnited States
Start: East Concord (-71.53813, 43.24202)
End: Lancaster (-71.56925, 44.48895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 161 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.52 gal
13.33 L · about $13.89
Round trip
$27.77
7.04 gal · 26.66 L
Estimated CO2
31.3 kg one way
Round trip: 62.6 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New Hampshire · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between East Concord and Lancaster. The current time is 05:16:40.

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.