Origin
Piermont, NH
Late night in Piermont on Sunday
Local time
12:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Piermont, NH to Canaan, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
31.2 mi
50 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Piermont, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Canaan, NH
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Trip Overview
This 31.2-mile drive from Piermont, NH, to Canaan, NH, is a convenient one-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 5 minutes to complete. The route primarily follows Goose Pond Road, Orford Road, and Route 10, with about 20% of the journey on highways. With an estimated fuel cost of $5, this is an economical option for exploring New Hampshire. The drive offers a local feel and is well-suited for a single day's adventure, allowing for flexibility and a relaxed pace. Both your starting and ending points are within the Northeast region, keeping your travel contained within familiar territory.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Goose Pond Road | 9.3 mi | 22m |
| Orford Road | 6.4 mi | 10m |
| Route 10 | 6.2 mi | 9m |
| Canaan Street | 3.3 mi | 8m |
| Dartmouth College Highway | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Codfish Hill Road | 1.2 mi | 4m |
| Talbert Hill Road | 0.8 mi | 3m |
| Pleasant Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Goose Pond Road
— 9.3 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Piermont, NH and Canaan, NH.
1
Start on NH 25
220 ft
·
9 sec
·
State Route 25
2
Turn right onto NH 10
6.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Route 10
3
Continue on NH 10
6.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Orford Road
4
Continue on NH 10
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Pleasant Street
5
Continue on NH 10
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Main Street
6
Continue on NH 10
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Union Street
7
Continue on NH 10
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Dartmouth College Highway
8
Turn left onto Goose Pond Road
9.3 mi
·
22 min
·
Goose Pond Road
9
Turn sharp left onto Talbert Hill Road
0.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Talbert Hill Road
10
At end of road, turn left onto Sawyer Hill Road
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
Sawyer Hill Road
11
Turn right onto Codfish Hill Road
1.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Codfish Hill Road
12
Turn right onto Grafton Turnpike
302 ft
·
13 sec
·
Grafton Turnpike
13
Continue on Canaan Street
3.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Canaan Street
14
Arrive at destination
Canaan Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.6 miles from Piermont, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 26.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NH 10 / Route 10
Turn right onto NH 10 / Route 10
Navigation decision point
3
16.2 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Goose Pond Road
Turn left onto Goose Pond Road
Navigation decision point
5
25.5 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
Talbert Hill Road
Turn sharp left onto Talbert Hill Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
26.4 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
Sawyer Hill Road
At end of road, turn left onto Sawyer Hill Road
Navigation decision point
3
26.6 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
Codfish Hill Road
Turn right onto Codfish Hill Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.02 one way
$10.05 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.53 | $11.05 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.97 | $11.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.89 | $13.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.28 | $1.50 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.73 | $1.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.37 | $2.00 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Canaan, NH
Late night in Canaan on Sunday
Local time
12:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
Hanover, NH
16 mi in
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 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 5m 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 turn-heavy local drive on this route, characteristic of many New Hampshire backroads. While only 20% of the journey is on highways, the bulk of the miles unfold on local roads, offering a more intimate driving experience. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.3 miles along Goose Pond Road. This suggests a varied pace, with opportunities to navigate curves and enjoy the landscape as the road winds through the area.
Only 20% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.3 mi on Goose Pond Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NH 10 / Route 10.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Piermont, NH to Canaan, NH is easy. At 1h 5m with 20% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NH 10 / Route 10): Navigation decision point; at 16.2 miles (Goose Pond Road): Navigation decision point; at 25.5 miles (Talbert Hill Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,280 ft
399 ft
Total Climb
993 ft
Total Descent
599 ft
Highest Point
1,280 ft
~26.7 mi in
Elevation Range
881 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 31.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (20%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.3 miles on Goose Pond Road. 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: near the start (NH 10 / Route 10): Navigation decision point; at 16.2 miles (Goose Pond Road): Navigation decision point; at 25.5 miles (Talbert Hill Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
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 Canaan, 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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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