Hanover to North Woodstock is 53.7 miles and takes about 1 hour 30 minutes via I-91 and Lake Tarleton Road, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New Hampshire, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. Expect a mix of highway cruising and surface road driving on this relatively short route. It's a straightforward option if you're looking for a quick transfer between two points in the state, with most of the travel time on main roads.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
26.8 miles from Hanover, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 37m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 91
16.3 mi
18m
Lake Tarleton Road
13 mi
25m
Sawyer Highway
13 mi
24m
Route 10
5.8 mi
9m
Lost River Road
2.6 mi
5m
Mt Moosilauke Highway
0.6 mi
1m
West Wheelock Street
0.6 mi
<1m
U.S. Route 5 North
0.5 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 16.3 mi, about 18m
Traffic on I-91
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 15 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~552 veh/hr typical
· worst 916
Quietest
2 AM
~15 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
36.8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 48 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hanover, NH and North Woodstock, NH.
1
Start on NH 10A
0.6 mi·59 sec·West Wheelock Street
2
Continue on VT 10A
0.3 mi·45 sec·Main Street
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·30 sec
Toward I 91 North: Thetford, Saint Johnsbury
4
Merge onto I 91
16 mi·18 min·I 91
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi·26 sec
Toward Fairlee, Orford New Hampshire
6
Turn right onto Lake Morey Road
0.1 mi·16 sec·Lake Morey Road
7
Turn left onto US 5
0.5 mi·49 sec·U.S. Route 5 North
8
Turn right onto VT 25A
0.3 mi·43 sec·Bridge Street
9
Turn left onto NH 10
5.8 mi·9 min·Route 10
10
Turn right onto NH 25C
13 mi·25 min·Lake Tarleton Road
11
Turn left onto Water Street
0.1 mi·21 sec·Water Street
12
Continue on NH 25; NH 118
0.6 mi·1 min·Mt Moosilauke Highway
13
Turn right onto NH 118
13 mi·24 min·Sawyer Highway
14
Turn straight onto NH 112
2.6 mi·5 min·Lost River Road
15
Turn left onto Morris Street
77 ft·5 sec·Morris Street
16
Arrive at destination
Morris Street
Trip Plan
Given the short 1 hour 30 minute drive time, this route is easily completed in a single day. You could leave Hanover in the morning and arrive in North Woodstock with plenty of daylight remaining. There are no designated stops in the data, so you can be flexible with your timing. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is around $9; it's always wise to top off before heading out, especially when transitioning from highway to surface roads. The longest stretch on I-91 is 16.3 miles, so plan for that segment of faster driving.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 26.8 miles from Hanover, NH, or about 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 16.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 12 miles or 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 26.8 miles or 37m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Woodstock, NH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hanover, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hanover, NH
This is one driving day of about 53.7 miles and 1h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 12 miles from Hanover, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 91 for about 16.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 37.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.8 mi into trip|~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 91 North: Thetford, Saint Johnsbury
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 91 North: Thetford, Saint Johnsbury
3
1.1 mi into trip|~2m in|I 91
Merge onto I 91
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
17.4 mi into trip|~21m in
Take the exit toward Fairlee, Orford New Hampshire
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Fairlee, Orford New Hampshire
4
17.6 mi into trip|~21m in|Lake Morey Road
Turn right onto Lake Morey Road
Navigation decision point
4
37.3 mi into trip|~58m in|Water Street
Turn left onto Water Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.37 one way
$18.74 round trip
$4.43/gal25.4 MPG avg19 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.93
$10.43
$20.86
premium
$5.30
$11.21
$22.41
diesel
$6.18
$13.06
$26.13
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
16.1
0
$5.64
$2.58
Efficient EV
13.4
0
$4.70
$2.15
EV Truck/SUV
21.5
0
$7.52
$3.44
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Oct 18, 2026
Origin
Hanover, NH
Late night
in Hanover on Tuesday
Local time
1:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Sunny
S 2 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
North Woodstock, NH
Late night
in North Woodstock on Tuesday
Local time
1:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Sunny
0 mph0% chanceLive forecast
35°F
Piermont, NH
27 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 30m on the road
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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Your National Park for the Arts preserves the home and studio of sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens (1848-1907). Here stories flow through a landscape of inspiration. Discover the history behind the capt...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
About 42% of this 53.7-mile drive is on highways, meaning you'll experience a mix of driving conditions. The longest continuous stretch on a main highway is 16.3 miles on I-91. After leaving I-91, you'll transition to Lake Tarleton Road and Sawyer Highway, which are surface roads. Expect the transition from faster highway speeds to more moderate surface road paces.
42% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.3 mi on I 91.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 30m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.1 miles (I 91): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 17.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
2,377 ft399 ft
Total Climb
2,610 ft
Total Descent
2,418 ft
Highest Point
2,377 ft
~46 mi in
Elevation Range
1,978 ft
Notable High Points
2,377 ft at ~46 miles+1,047 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hanover, NH and North Woodstock, NH, road signs point toward Fairlee and Orford New Hampshire.
Hanover is a college town in west central New Hampshire across the Connecticut River from Norwich, Vermont. It is home to Dartmouth College, founded in 1769, whose historic campus dominates the center of the town. Hanover is also a stop on the Appalachian Trail, with through-hikers are a common sight during the summer and fall.
Top landmarks
•Hood Museum of Art — art museum in Hanover, New Hampshire
•The Epic of American Civilization — mural by José Clemente Orozco
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.3 miles on I 91. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through NH can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.1 miles (I 91): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 17.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at North Woodstock, NH before heading back.
