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

The driving distance from Lancaster, NH to East Concord, NH is about 100.4 miles (161.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.2 miles (138.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m 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
100.35 mi
01h 42m
Flight
86.17 mi
138.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.17 mi
Kilometers
138.67 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.35 mi
Kilometers
161.49 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Concord
Thu, Apr 23, 5:13 AM EDT
Return by in Lancaster
Thu, Apr 23, 6:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lancaster
2026-04-23T03:31
Arrive East Concord
Thu, Apr 23, 5:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lancaster
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
Thornton
NH

Town in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States

From Lancaster
50.1 mi
00h 51m
To East Concord
50.2 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    868 ft · 25 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Prospect Street

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Prospect Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Lancaster Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Lancaster Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Daniel Webster Highway

    142 m · 11 sec · Daniel Webster Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Twin Mountain Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Twin Mountain Road

  6. 6

    Continue on US Route 3 North

    6.1 mi · 9 min · US Route 3 North

  7. 7

    Continue on US Route 3 South

    140 m · 15 sec · US Route 3 South

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto US Route 3 South

    1.9 mi · 3 min · US Route 3 South

  9. 9

    Continue on Daniel Webster Highway

    7.8 mi · 12 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight

    8.2 mi · 13 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    50.5 mi · 54 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Senator Styles Bridges Highway

    13.6 mi · 15 min · Senator Styles Bridges Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 132: East Concord

    1805 ft · 58 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Portsmouth Street

    1537 ft · 31 sec · West Portsmouth Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Mountain Road

    61 m · 4 sec · Mountain Road

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Mountain Road

    1975 ft · 1 min · Mountain Road

  17. 17

    Turn left

    30 m · 7 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Styles Bridges Highway
50.5 mi · 50%
Daniel Webster Highway
16.1 mi · 16%
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
13.6 mi · 14%
Prospect Street
6.33 mi · 6%
US Route 3 North
6.08 mi · 6%
Twin Mountain Road
2.29 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Styles Bridges Highway

Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

50.5 mi · 00h 54m

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.2 mi
86.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thornton
00h 51m from Lancaster
Leave By
3:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Lancaster and Partly Sunny near East Concord.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 100.4 miles (161.5 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Thornton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.1 miles from Lancaster and 50.2 miles from East Concord.

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

The direct path is about 86.2 miles (138.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 3:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.97 one way or $27.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Thornton

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

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

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Plymouth, New Hampshire

15 mi away
83 Main St.
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Lincoln, New Hampshire

16 mi away
Main and Franklin Sts.
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New Hampton, New Hampshire

31 mi away
325 Route 104
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Littleton, New Hampshire

45 mi away
336 Cottage St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lancaster and East Concord. Straight-line distance: 86.17 mi (138.67 km).

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#1 Lancaster

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population3,234
Coordinates44.4889500, -71.5692500
Altitude263
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: US 2 (-71.569525, 44.488937)
End: (-71.538188, 43.2421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 161 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.54 gal
13.4 L · about $13.97
Round trip
$27.93
7.08 gal · 26.8 L
Estimated CO2
31.5 kg one way
Round trip: 62.9 kg / 139 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $13.97 $27.93
Mid-grade $4.46 $15.78 $31.56
Premium $4.86 $17.20 $34.39
Diesel $6.00 $21.23 $42.46

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 Lancaster and East Concord. The current time is 03:31:33.

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.