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

The driving distance from East Concord, NH to Plaistow, NH is about 54.5 miles (87.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
54.53 mi
01h 10m
Flight
35.87 mi
57.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.87 mi
Kilometers
57.72 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.53 mi
Kilometers
87.75 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plaistow
Thu, Apr 23, 6:25 AM EDT
Return by in East Concord
Thu, Apr 23, 7:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Concord
2026-04-23T05:15
Arrive Plaistow
Thu, Apr 23, 6:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:10 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
Derry
NH

Town in New Hampshire, United States

From East Concord
27.3 mi
00h 35m
To Plaistow
27.3 mi
00h 35m

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
59°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.9 mi · 11 min · Everett Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South: Salem, Boston

    7.7 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Alan B Shepard Highway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Alan B Shepard Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Alan B Shepard Jr Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · Alan B Shepard Jr Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

    14.6 mi · 17 min · Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 213 East: Methuen, Haverhill

    1938 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Loop Connector

    76 m · 5 sec · Loop Connector

  16. 16

    Continue on Loop Connector

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Loop Connector

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Haverhill, Salisbury

    2822 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 125 South: Haverhill

    1697 ft · 48 sec

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    1207 ft · 30 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn slight left onto Marsh Avenue

    1293 ft · 28 sec · Marsh Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on North Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  24. 24

    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 Plaistow.

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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
14.6 mi · 27%
Everett Turnpike
10.9 mi · 20%
I 93 South
8.03 mi · 15%
I 495 North
5.23 mi · 10%
Alan B Shepard Highway
4.43 mi · 8%
Loop Connector
3.58 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

Continue on Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

14.6 mi · 00h 17m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.6 mi
35.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Derry
00h 35m from East Concord
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 54.5 miles (87.7 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Derry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.3 miles from East Concord and 27.3 miles from Plaistow.

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

The direct path is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.57 one way or $15.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Derry

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

16 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Nashua, NH

18 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Haverhill station

23 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
RAIL

Exeter station

32 mi away
60 Lincoln Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Concord and Plaistow. Straight-line distance: 35.87 mi (57.72 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
Plaistow

#2 Plaistow

Town in New Hampshire

Population7,735
Coordinates42.8364800, -71.0947800
Altitude31
CountryUnited States
Start: East Concord (-71.53813, 43.24202)
End: Plaistow (-71.09478, 42.83648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.92 gal
7.28 L · about $7.57
Round trip
$15.15
3.84 gal · 14.56 L
Estimated CO2
17.1 kg one way
Round trip: 34.1 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.57 $15.15
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.56 $17.11
Premium $4.86 $9.33 $18.65
Diesel $6.00 $11.51 $23.03

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 Plaistow. The current time is 05:15:28.

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.