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

The driving distance from East Concord, NH to Sanbornton, NH is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.06 mi
00h 26m
Flight
17.22 mi
27.72 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.22 mi
Kilometers
27.72 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.06 mi
Kilometers
32.28 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sanbornton
Fri, May 15, 8:23 AM EDT
Return by in East Concord
Fri, May 15, 8:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Concord
2026-05-15T07:57
Arrive Sanbornton
Fri, May 15, 8:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in East Concord
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Canterbury
NH

Human settlement in United States of America

From East Concord
10 mi
00h 13m
To Sanbornton
10 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Friday

Light Rain then Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
59°F
Friday

Light Rain then Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    611 ft · 14 sec · West Portsmouth Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 93 North, US 4 West

    1506 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    16.2 mi · 18 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 3, NH 11, NH 132, NH 140: Laconia, Tilton

    1778 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    58 m · 7 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Laconia Road

    863 ft · 28 sec · Laconia Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Sanborn Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Sanborn Road

  11. 11

    Turn sharp right onto Perkins Road

    26 m · 4 sec · Perkins Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Perkins Road

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 93 North
16.5 mi · 82%
Sanborn Road
2.49 mi · 12%
Mountain Road
0.37 mi · 2%
US 3
0.37 mi · 2%
Laconia Road
0.16 mi · 1%
West Portsmouth Street
0.12 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 93 North

Merge slight left

16.2 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
17.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Canterbury
00h 13m from East Concord
Leave By
7:38 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Light Rain then Scattered Rain Showers leaving East Concord and Light Rain then Scattered Rain Showers near Sanbornton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Canterbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10 miles from East Concord and 10 miles from Sanbornton.

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

The direct path is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.80 one way or $5.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain then Scattered Rain Showers around East Concord and Light Rain then Scattered Rain Showers near Sanbornton.

Stop Ideas Near Canterbury

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

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

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Tilton, New Hampshire

13 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
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Concord, New Hampshire

14 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
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New Hampton, New Hampshire

32 mi away
325 Route 104
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Manchester, New Hampshire

40 mi away
119 Canal St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Concord and Sanbornton. Straight-line distance: 17.22 mi (27.72 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
Sanbornton

#2 Sanbornton

Town in New Hampshire

Population3,012
Coordinates43.4892400, -71.5823000
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Start: East Concord (-71.53813, 43.24202)
End: Sanbornton (-71.5823, 43.48924)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.71 gal
2.68 L · about $2.80
Round trip
$5.60
1.42 gal · 5.36 L
Estimated CO2
6.3 kg one way
Round trip: 12.6 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.80 $5.60
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.16 $6.33
Premium $4.86 $3.45 $6.90
Diesel $6.00 $4.26 $8.52

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between East Concord and Sanbornton. The current time is 07:57:25.

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.