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

The driving distance from East Concord, NH to Rye, NH is about 57 miles (91.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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
57.01 mi
01h 17m
Flight
41.79 mi
67.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.79 mi
Kilometers
67.25 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.01 mi
Kilometers
91.75 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rye
Fri, May 1, 1:29 PM EDT
Return by in East Concord
Fri, May 1, 2:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Concord
2026-05-01T12:12
Arrive Rye
Fri, May 1, 1:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 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
Candia
NH

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

From East Concord
28.5 mi
00h 38m
To Rye
28.5 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
Rye Weather
NH
Live fallback forecast
57°F
Friday
Using Greenland as the closest live forecast in the Rockingham County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 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 Rye.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward NH 101 East: Seacoast, Portsmouth

    1.2 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    28.7 mi · 33 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 111: Exeter, North Hampton

    965 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Hampton Road

    1666 ft · 41 sec · North Hampton Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Exeter Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Exeter Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Post Road

    18 m · 1 sec · Post Road

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto US 1: Rye Beach

    1.2 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lafayette Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Lafayette Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Dow Lane

    1689 ft · 1 min · Dow Lane

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Washington Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Washington Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Washington Road

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NH 101 East
29.5 mi · 52%
Everett Turnpike
10.9 mi · 19%
I 93 South
6.07 mi · 11%
Exeter Road
2.19 mi · 4%
Washington Road
2.1 mi · 4%
Lafayette Road
1.96 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

NH 101 East

Merge slight right

28.7 mi · 00h 33m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.2 mi
41.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Candia
00h 38m from East Concord
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving East Concord and Mostly Sunny near Rye.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 57 miles (91.7 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Candia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.5 miles from East Concord and 28.5 miles from Rye.

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

The direct path is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.93 one way or $15.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Candia

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

18 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

26 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

28 mi away
3 Depot Road
RAIL

Exeter station

28 mi away
60 Lincoln Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Concord and Rye. Straight-line distance: 41.79 mi (67.25 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
Rye

#2 Rye

Town in New Hampshire

Population5,478
Coordinates43.0134200, -70.7708900
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: East Concord (-71.53813, 43.24202)
End: Rye (-70.77089, 43.01342)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.01 gal
7.62 L · about $7.93
Round trip
$15.86
4.02 gal · 15.24 L
Estimated CO2
17.9 kg one way
Round trip: 35.7 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.93 $15.86
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.96 $17.92
Premium $4.86 $9.76 $19.53
Diesel $6.00 $12.05 $24.11

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between East Concord and Rye. The current time is 12:12:53.

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.