Origin
Lebanon, NH
Night in Lebanon on Saturday
Local time
10:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lebanon, NH to Claremont, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
29.9 mi
48 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lebanon, NH
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Claremont, NH
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick trip across the Northeast, this 29.9-mile journey between Lebanon and Claremont is a straightforward affair. You can easily complete the drive in about 37 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. Budgeting about $5 for fuel should cover your needs for this short hop through New Hampshire. Since the route is so compact, there is no need to worry about overnight splits or complex logistics. It is a practical, efficient connection that gets you from point A to point B without unnecessary fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 91 | 18.4 mi | 21m |
| I 89 | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| Main Street | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Hanover Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Vermont Route 131 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Vermont Route 12 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Front Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Park Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 18.4 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lebanon, NH and Claremont, NH.
1
Start on US 4
296 ft
·
12 sec
·
South Park Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto US 4
134 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Park Street
3
Continue on East Park Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
East Park Street
4
Turn straight
217 ft
·
7 sec
5
Turn right onto US 4
62 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Park Street
6
Turn right onto US 4
296 ft
·
10 sec
·
Hanover Street
7
Continue on NH 120
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Hanover Street
8
Continue on NH 120
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Hanover Street
9
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 89 North, NH 10 North: West Lebanon, Vermont
10
Merge onto I 89; NH 10
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
I 89; NH 10
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 91 South
12
Merge onto I 91
18 mi
·
21 min
·
I 91
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 8
Toward VT 131: Ascutney, Windsor
14
Turn left onto VT 131
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
·
Vermont Route 131
15
Continue on VT 12
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Vermont Route 12
16
Continue on NH 12; NH 103
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
17
Turn left onto West Terrace Street
402 ft
·
18 sec
·
West Terrace Street
18
Turn right onto Front Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Front Street
19
Arrive at destination
Front Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 24.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 4 / East Park Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 4 / East Park Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 4 / West Park Street
Turn right onto US 4 / West Park Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 4 / Hanover Street
Turn right onto US 4 / Hanover Street
Navigation decision point
6
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Turn left toward I 89 North, NH 10 North: West Lebanon, Vermont
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 89 North, NH 10 North: West Lebanon, V...
6
24.9 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward VT 131: Ascutney, Windsor
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 8
Toward VT 131: Ascutney, Windsor
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.81 one way
$9.63 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.30 | $10.59 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.73 | $11.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.60 | $13.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9 | 0 | $3.14 | $1.44 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.62 | $1.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12 | 0 | $4.19 | $1.91 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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.
Destination
Claremont, NH
Night in Claremont on Saturday
Local time
10:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
16 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
37m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 81% of this route consists of interstate driving. You will spend the majority of your time on I-91 and I-89, featuring a longest uninterrupted stretch of 18.4 miles along I-91. The road feels fast and utilitarian, prioritizing speed over local scenery. As you transition from the interstate onto Main Street, the pace shifts from a high-speed cruise to a standard local road environment. It is a functional, no-nonsense drive that rewards drivers looking for efficiency.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.4 mi on I 91.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
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 around 0.1 miles in near US 4 / East Park Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 29.9 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: at 0.1 miles (US 4 / East Park Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 4 / West Park Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 4 / Hanover Street): Navigation decision point.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Lebanon, NH to Claremont, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Windsor along the way.
Windsor
24.9 mi in
|
~30m
About the Cities
Starting in Lebanon, NH
Full guide →Lebanon is a city in New Hampshire.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 29.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.4 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 0.1 miles (US 4 / East Park Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 4 / West Park Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 4 / Hanover Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Claremont, NH before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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