This 88.9-mile drive from Lebanon to Nashua, New Hampshire, is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 50 minutes. It’s a perfect day trip, so you won't need to worry about overnight stays. The route is almost entirely on highways, making for efficient travel. With an estimated fuel cost of $14, this trip is quite budget-friendly. You'll be staying within the Northeast region, traversing the state of New Hampshire throughout your travels.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
44.5 miles from Lebanon, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 53m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 89
55.9 mi
1h 4m
Everett Turnpike
29.4 mi
36m
Broad Street
0.8 mi
2m
Hanover Street
0.7 mi
1m
Amherst Street
0.7 mi
1m
East Park Street
0.1 mi
<1m
South Park Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
West Park Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 55.9 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lebanon, NH and Nashua, 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
0.3 mi·35 sec·Hanover Street
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·32 sec
Toward I 89 South, NH 10 South
10
Merge onto I 89; NH 10
56 mi·1 hr 4 min·I 89; NH 10
11
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 93 South Toll: Manchester, Boston
12
Merge onto I 93
5.7 mi·6 min·Everett Turnpike
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
2.0 mi·2 min·Everett Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 293
8.2 mi·10 min·Everett Turnpike
Toward I 293 South: Manchester, NashuaUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto Everett Turnpike
14 mi·17 min·Everett Turnpike
Toward Merrimack, Nashua
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Exit 6Toward NH 130: Hollis
17
Keep slight left at fork
241 ft·7 sec
Toward NH 130 East: Nashua
18
Turn left onto NH 130
0.8 mi·2 min·Broad Street
Use the straight lane.
19
At end of road, turn right onto NH 101A
0.7 mi·1 min·Amherst Street
20
Turn right onto NH 101A
27 ft·0 sec·Main Street
Use the right lane.
21
Arrive at destination
NH 101A
Trip Plan
Given the 1 hour and 50-minute duration and highway focus, there's no need to rush. You can depart at your leisure, perhaps after morning traffic has cleared. With no scheduled stops, you have the flexibility to pull over when needed. Keep an eye on your fuel; at $14 estimated cost, it's a good idea to fill up before you leave Lebanon or as you approach Nashua to avoid any potential inconvenience. The long stretch on I-89 is ideal for maintaining a steady speed, so plan your breaks accordingly.
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 44.5 miles from Lebanon, NH, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.9 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 20 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.5 miles or 53m 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 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Nashua, NH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lebanon, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lebanon, NH
This is one driving day of about 88.9 miles and 1h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Lebanon, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 89 for about 55.9 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 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 87.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1 mi into trip|~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 89 South, NH 10 South
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 89 South, NH 10 South
6
63.4 mi into trip|~1h 15m in|I 93 / Everett Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 / Everett Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
65.4 mi into trip|~1h 18m in|I 293 / Everett Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 293 / Everett Turnpike toward I 293 South: Manchester, Nashua
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 293 South: Manchester, Nashua
6
73.6 mi into trip|~1h 28m in|Everett Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto Everett Turnpike toward Merrimack, Nashua
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Merrimack, Nashua
6
87.4 mi into trip|~1h 46m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NH 130 East: Nashua
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward NH 130 East: Nashua
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.31 one way
$28.62 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg31 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$15.75
$31.49
premium
$4.86
$17.02
$34.05
diesel
$5.61
$19.63
$39.26
Estimated Tolls: $2.06
Everett Turnpike
(13.6 mi)$0.95
Everett Turnpike
(8.2 mi)$0.57
Everett Turnpike
(7.6 mi)$0.54
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
26.7
0
$9.33
$4.27
Efficient EV
22.2
0
$7.78
$3.56
EV Truck/SUV
35.6
0
$12.45
$5.69
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 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 Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Lebanon, NH
Night
in Lebanon on Saturday
Local time
11:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Nashua, NH
Night
in Nashua on Saturday
Local time
11:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
36°F
Warner, NH
44 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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 50m 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.
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?
Expect a drive that's 96% highway, primarily utilizing I-89 and the Everett Turnpike. This means you'll spend most of your time on high-speed, limited-access roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 55.9 miles on I-89, so you can settle in for a consistent pace. While the profile is highway-focused, you'll transition onto Broad Street as you near Nashua, offering a slight change in scenery before reaching your destination.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 55.9 mi on I 89.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and Everett Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 88.9 miles you will encounter 15 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 1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 63.4 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 65.4 miles (I 293 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lebanon, NH and Nashua, NH, road signs point toward Boston and Merrimack.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 50m. Total distance: 88.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 55.9 miles on I 89. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.06 in tolls one way, starting with Everett Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Nashua, NH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 63.4 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 65.4 miles (I 293 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. 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 Nashua, NH before heading back.
