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

The driving distance from East Concord, NH to Peterborough, NH is about 48.2 miles (77.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.1 miles (53.2 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
48.19 mi
01h 12m
Flight
33.08 mi
53.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.08 mi
Kilometers
53.24 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.19 mi
Kilometers
77.56 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 Peterborough
Thu, Apr 23, 6:29 AM EDT
Return by in East Concord
Thu, Apr 23, 7:42 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 Peterborough
Thu, Apr 23, 6:29 AM 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
Henniker
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From East Concord
24 mi
00h 36m
To Peterborough
24.1 mi
00h 36m

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

Partly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1087 ft · 22 sec · West Portsmouth Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 South, US 4 East

    1865 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Senator Styles Bridges Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Senator Styles Bridges Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Everett Turnpike

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Everett Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont

    1698 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    7.8 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward US 202 West, NH 9 West: Henniker, Keene

    1.5 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    13.7 mi · 19 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202 West: Peterborough

    18.9 mi · 31 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Main Street

    651 ft · 27 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Grove Street

    2225 ft · 1 min · Grove Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Laurel Street

    869 ft · 43 sec · Laurel Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Hatch Street

    110 m · 19 sec · Hatch Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Peterborough Bypass

    696 ft · 20 sec · Peterborough Bypass

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Peterborough Bypass

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 202 West
33.5 mi · 69%
I 89 North
8.16 mi · 17%
Everett Turnpike
2.51 mi · 5%
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
1.42 mi · 3%
Styles Bridges Highway
0.75 mi · 2%
Grove Street
0.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 202 West

Take the exit slight right toward US 202 West: Peterborough

18.9 mi · 00h 31m

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
+15.1 mi
33.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Henniker
00h 36m from East Concord
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving East Concord and Partly Sunny near Peterborough.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 48.2 miles (77.6 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?

Henniker is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24 miles from East Concord and 24.1 miles from Peterborough.

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

The direct path is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 $6.71 one way or $13.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around East Concord and Partly Sunny near Peterborough.

Stop Ideas Near Henniker

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

24 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

36 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

37 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Nashua, NH

50 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Concord and Peterborough. Straight-line distance: 33.08 mi (53.24 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
Peterborough

#2 Peterborough

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

Population6,743
Coordinates42.8706400, -71.9517500
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Start: East Concord (-71.53813, 43.24202)
End: Peterborough (-71.95175, 42.87064)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.7 gal
6.44 L · about $6.71
Round trip
$13.41
3.4 gal · 12.88 L
Estimated CO2
15.1 kg one way
Round trip: 30.2 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.71 $13.41
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.58 $15.15
Premium $4.86 $8.26 $16.52
Diesel $6.00 $10.19 $20.39

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 Peterborough. The current time is 05:16:41.

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.