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

The driving distance from Exeter, NH to East Concord, NH is about 46 miles (74.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.8 miles (56 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
46.06 mi
00h 46m
Flight
34.79 mi
55.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.79 mi
Kilometers
55.99 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.06 mi
Kilometers
74.13 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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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 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Concord
Sat, May 2, 1:07 PM EDT
Return by in Exeter
Sat, May 2, 1:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Exeter
2026-05-02T12:20
Arrive East Concord
Sat, May 2, 1:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Exeter
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
Auburn
NH

Town in the U.

From Exeter
23.5 mi
00h 23m
To East Concord
22.6 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
55°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Water Street

    839 ft · 29 sec · Water Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Water Street

    2855 ft · 2 min · Water Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Newfields Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Newfields Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward NH 101 West: Epping, Manchester

    1327 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    25.3 mi · 29 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 North: Concord

    2480 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    6.4 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Everett Turnpike

  9. 9

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 132: East Concord

    1709 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Portsmouth Street

    625 ft · 12 sec · West Portsmouth Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Mountain Road

    61 m · 4 sec · Mountain Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Mountain Road

    1975 ft · 1 min · Mountain Road

  14. 14

    Turn left

    30 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NH 101 West
25.5 mi · 55%
Everett Turnpike
10.2 mi · 22%
I 93 North
6.86 mi · 15%
Styles Bridges Highway
1.88 mi · 4%
Newfields Road
0.99 mi · 2%
Water Street
0.7 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

NH 101 West

Merge slight left

25.3 mi · 00h 29m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
34.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auburn
00h 23m from Exeter
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Exeter and Mostly Sunny near East Concord.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 46 miles (74.1 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.5 miles from Exeter and 22.6 miles from East Concord.

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

The direct path is about 34.8 miles (56 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.39 one way or $12.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Auburn

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

10 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Nashua, NH

27 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

28 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Exeter station

32 mi away
60 Lincoln Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Exeter and East Concord. Straight-line distance: 34.79 mi (55.99 km).

Exeter

#1 Exeter

Town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States

Population15,296
Coordinates42.9814800, -70.9478300
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
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#2 East Concord

A census-designated place in Merrimack County, New Hampshire.

Population42,605
Coordinates43.2420200, -71.5381300
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: (-70.947774, 42.981522)
End: (-71.538188, 43.2421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.62 gal
6.15 L · about $6.39
Round trip
$12.78
3.24 gal · 12.3 L
Estimated CO2
14.4 kg one way
Round trip: 28.8 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.39 $12.78
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.22 $14.44
Premium $4.86 $7.87 $15.74
Diesel $6.00 $9.72 $19.43

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Exeter and East Concord. The current time is 12:20:15.

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.