Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
34.7 mi
56 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Piermont, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Lebanon to Piermont is 34.7 miles and takes about 45m via I 91, Route 10, and I 89, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This brief journey stays within the Northeast region, specifically within New Hampshire. Given its short distance and highway focus, it’s an easy day trip. You’ll spend most of your time on the interstate, making it a straightforward and efficient way to get from point A to point B. Consider this if you need a quick connection between these two points without extensive planning.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 91 | 21.4 mi | 24m |
| Route 10 | 5.8 mi | 9m |
| I 89 | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| Hanover Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| U.S. Route 5 North | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Bridge Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Park Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Lake Morey 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 Lebanon, NH and Piermont, NH.
Start on US 4
At end of road, turn left onto US 4
Continue on East Park Street
Turn straight
Turn right onto US 4
Turn right onto US 4
Continue on NH 120
Continue on NH 120
Turn left
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
17 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 34.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 17.4 miles from Lebanon, 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 0.1 and 27.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn left onto US 4 / East Park Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto US 4 / West Park Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto US 4 / Hanover Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left toward I 89 North, NH 10 North: West Lebanon, Vermont
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward Fairlee, Orford New Hampshire
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$6.13 one way
$12.27 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.92 | $6.72 | $13.44 |
| premium | $5.29 | $7.23 | $14.45 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $7.31 | $14.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.64 | $1.67 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.86 | $2.22 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
Afternoon in Lebanon on Wednesday
Local time
4:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Afternoon in Piermont on Wednesday
Local time
4:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Mostly Cloudy then Isolated Rain Showers
51°F
Hanover, NH
17 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 is a highway-focused drive, with 93% of the 34.7 miles spent on interstates like I 91 and I 89. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 21.4 miles on I 91. You can expect a relatively fast-paced experience for most of the trip. While primarily interstate, there are brief transitions to Route 10, offering a slight change in scenery. The profile suggests a consistent driving experience, largely characterized by efficient, high-speed travel.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and Route 10. You will hit about 13 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.
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 34.7 miles you will encounter 13 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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
407 ft
Total Descent
439 ft
Highest Point
633 ft
~19.8 mi in
Elevation Range
258 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lebanon, NH and Piermont, NH, road signs point toward Fairlee and Orford New Hampshire.
Fairlee
Orford New Hampshire
Founded 1761
Lebanon is a city in New Hampshire.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 34.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). 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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