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

The driving distance from East Concord, NH to Lee, NH is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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
32.59 mi
00h 54m
Flight
27.78 mi
44.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.78 mi
Kilometers
44.7 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.59 mi
Kilometers
52.45 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lee
Thu, Apr 23, 1:37 AM EDT
Return by in East Concord
Thu, Apr 23, 2:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Concord
2026-04-23T00:43
Arrive Lee
Thu, Apr 23, 1:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 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
Epsom
NH

Epsom, New Hampshire

From East Concord
16.3 mi
00h 27m
To Lee
16.3 mi
00h 27m

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
57°F
Thursday

Slight 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 Lee.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Dover Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Epsom Circle

    76 m · 6 sec · Dover Road

  10. 10

    Exit the rotary onto Dover Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Dover Road

  11. 11

    Continue on First New Hampshire Turnpike

    7.8 mi · 13 min · First New Hampshire Turnpike

  12. 12

    Continue on Old Turnpike Road

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Old Turnpike Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Old Concord Turnpike

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Old Concord Turnpike

  14. 14

    Continue on Concord Road

    2565 ft · 56 sec · Concord Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lee Circle

    9 m · 1 sec · Calef Highway

  16. 16

    Exit the rotary onto Calef Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Calef Highway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto George Bennett Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · George Bennett Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Mast Road

    135 m · 18 sec · Mast Road

  19. 19

    Turn left

    30 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dover Road
9.19 mi · 28%
First New Hampshire Turnpike
7.78 mi · 24%
East Side Drive
5.15 mi · 16%
Old Turnpike Road
5.06 mi · 16%
Old Concord Turnpike
1.84 mi · 6%
Calef Highway
1.64 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

First New Hampshire Turnpike

Continue on First New Hampshire Turnpike

7.78 mi · 00h 13m

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
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
27.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Epsom
00h 27m from East Concord
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Epsom is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from East Concord and 16.3 miles from Lee.

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

The direct path is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.54 one way or $9.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Epsom

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

16 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

28 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

32 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

33 mi away
3 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Concord and Lee. Straight-line distance: 27.78 mi (44.7 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
Lee

#2 Lee

Town in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

Population4,597
Coordinates43.1231400, -71.0114500
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
Start: East Concord (-71.53813, 43.24202)
End: Lee (-71.01145, 43.12314)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.15 gal
4.35 L · about $4.54
Round trip
$9.07
2.3 gal · 8.7 L
Estimated CO2
10.2 kg one way
Round trip: 20.4 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.54 $9.07
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.13 $10.25
Premium $4.86 $5.59 $11.17
Diesel $6.00 $6.90 $13.79

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 Lee. The current time is 00:43:07.

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.