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

The driving distance from East Concord, NH to Sandown, NH is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28 miles (45 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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
36.41 mi
00h 59m
Flight
27.97 mi
45.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.97 mi
Kilometers
45.02 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.41 mi
Kilometers
58.59 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sandown
Thu, Apr 23, 2:54 AM EDT
Return by in East Concord
Thu, Apr 23, 3:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Concord
2026-04-23T01:55
Arrive Sandown
Thu, Apr 23, 2:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:32 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
South Hooksett
NH

Census-designated place in Merrimack County, New Hampshire

From East Concord
18.2 mi
00h 29m
To Sandown
18.2 mi
00h 29m

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
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Auburn, Chester

    1710 ft · 59 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Hooksett Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Hooksett Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Chester Road

    3.9 mi · 8 min · Chester Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Chester Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Chester Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Haverhill Road

    1149 ft · 23 sec · Haverhill Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Sandown Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Sandown Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    3.3 mi · 8 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn sharp left onto Fremont Road

    32 m · 3 sec · Fremont Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fremont Road

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Everett Turnpike
10.9 mi · 30%
I 93 South
6.07 mi · 17%
Chester Road
3.87 mi · 11%
Main Street
3.34 mi · 9%
NH 101 East
3.3 mi · 9%
Chester Street
2.28 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Everett Turnpike

Continue on Everett Turnpike

8.91 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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
28 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Hooksett
00h 29m from East Concord
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving East Concord and Partly Sunny near Sandown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

South Hooksett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.2 miles from East Concord and 18.2 miles from Sandown.

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

The direct path is about 28 miles (45 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.05 one way or $10.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near South Hooksett

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

5 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

22 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Nashua, NH

27 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Exeter station

39 mi away
60 Lincoln Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Concord and Sandown. Straight-line distance: 27.97 mi (45.02 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
Sandown

#2 Sandown

Town in New Hampshire

Population6,551
Coordinates42.9287000, -71.1870100
Altitude69
CountryUnited States
Start: East Concord (-71.53813, 43.24202)
End: Sandown (-71.18701, 42.9287)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.28 gal
4.86 L · about $5.05
Round trip
$10.10
2.56 gal · 9.72 L
Estimated CO2
11.4 kg one way
Round trip: 22.8 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.05 $10.10
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.70 $11.41
Premium $4.86 $6.22 $12.44
Diesel $6.00 $7.68 $15.35

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 Sandown. The current time is 01:55:22.

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.