Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
40.2 mi
65 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Enfield, NH
gaurav meda
Piermont, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Enfield, NH to Piermont, NH is 40.2 miles and takes about 54 minutes via I 91, I 89, and Route 10, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays entirely within New Hampshire, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its highway focus and brief duration, it's a straightforward drive perfect for a quick transit or a relaxed excursion. You won't need to worry about extensive planning; it's an easy hop from one point to the other.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 91 | 21.4 mi | 24m |
| I 89 | 6.8 mi | 7m |
| Route 10 | 5.8 mi | 9m |
| Dartmouth College Highway | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| U.S. Route 4 | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| U.S. Route 5 North | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Bridge Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Shaker Hill Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 11 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~560 veh/hr typical · worst 675
Quietest
2 AM
~16 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
35×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 18 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Enfield, NH and Piermont, NH.
Start on Wells Street
Turn left onto Shaker Hill Road
Continue on High Street
Turn left onto US 4
Continue on US 4
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 89; NH 10
Take the exit
Merge onto I 91
Take the exit
Turn right onto Lake Morey Road
Turn left onto US 5
Turn right onto VT 25A
Turn left onto NH 10
Turn left onto NH 25
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 20.1 miles from Enfield, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 40.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Shaker Hill Road
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward I 91 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Take the exit toward Fairlee, Orford New Hampshire
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right onto Lake Morey Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto NH 25 / State Route 25
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$7.11 one way
$14.21 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.92 | $7.78 | $15.57 |
| premium | $5.29 | $8.37 | $16.74 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $8.47 | $16.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.22 | $1.93 |
| Efficient EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.52 | $1.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.63 | $2.57 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Enfield on Wednesday
Local time
5:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued May 10 at 2:36AM EDT by NWS Gray ME
Destination
Evening in Piermont on Wednesday
Local time
5:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued May 10 at 2:36AM EDT by NWS Gray ME
71°F
Norwich, VT
20 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 89% of the journey on major roads like I 91 and I 89. You'll experience a significant stretch of 21.4 miles on I 91 without needing to exit, offering a consistent pace. The route transitions to Route 10, providing a different driving feel as you approach your destination. Expect a mostly high-speed experience, ideal for covering ground efficiently, with minimal interruptions.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and I 89. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Shaker Hill Road.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 40.2 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Shaker Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 33.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
428 ft
Total Descent
683 ft
Highest Point
814 ft
Elevation Range
399 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Enfield, NH and Piermont, NH, road signs point toward Fairlee and Orford New Hampshire.
Fairlee
Orford New Hampshire
Founded 1761
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 40.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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