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

The driving distance from East Concord, NH to Milton, NH is about 38.5 miles (62 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30 miles (48.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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
38.53 mi
01h 12m
Flight
29.96 mi
48.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.96 mi
Kilometers
48.22 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.53 mi
Kilometers
62.01 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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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 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milton
Sat, May 2, 6:02 PM EDT
Return by in East Concord
Sat, May 2, 7:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Concord
2026-05-02T16:50
Arrive Milton
Sat, May 2, 6:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:04 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
Barnstead
NH

City in Belknap County, New Hampshire, United States of America

From East Concord
19.3 mi
00h 36m
To Milton
19.3 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
55°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Suncook Valley Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Prospect Mountain Road

    3.1 mi · 8 min · Prospect Mountain Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Ridge Road

    4.5 mi · 10 min · Ridge Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto NH Route 11

    1052 ft · 19 sec · NH Route 11

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Central Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Central Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    1022 ft · 31 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Elm Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Farmington Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Farmington Road

  22. 22

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

    1.5 km · 2 min · White Mountain Highway

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Mill Street

    51 m · 9 sec · Mill Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Dawson Street

    147 m · 20 sec · Dawson Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dawson Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Suncook Valley Road
12.2 mi · 32%
East Side Drive
5.15 mi · 13%
Ridge Road
4.46 mi · 12%
Prospect Mountain Road
3.1 mi · 8%
Farmington Road
2.9 mi · 8%
Main Street
2.65 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Suncook Valley Road

Continue on Suncook Valley Road

7.38 mi · 00h 11m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
30 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Barnstead
00h 36m from East Concord
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving East Concord and Mostly Sunny near Milton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38.5 miles (62 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Barnstead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from East Concord and 19.3 miles from Milton.

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

The direct path is about 30 miles (48.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.37 one way or $10.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around East Concord and Mostly Sunny near Milton.

Stop Ideas Near Barnstead

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

24 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

26 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

36 mi away
3 Depot Road
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

37 mi away
33 Chestnut St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Concord and Milton. Straight-line distance: 29.96 mi (48.22 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
Milton

#2 Milton

Town in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Population4,614
Coordinates43.4098000, -70.9884000
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: East Concord (-71.53813, 43.24202)
End: Milton (-70.9884, 43.4098)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.36 gal
5.15 L · about $5.37
Round trip
$10.73
2.72 gal · 10.3 L
Estimated CO2
12.1 kg one way
Round trip: 24.2 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.37 $10.73
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.06 $12.12
Premium $4.86 $6.61 $13.21
Diesel $6.00 $8.16 $16.31

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between East Concord and Milton. The current time is 16:50:02.

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.