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Trip from Piermont, NH to Enfield, NH

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

55m

Distance

41.1 mi

66 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 51m ★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 53m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Piermont, NH, NH

Piermont, NH

Mohan Nannapaneni

Downtown Enfield, NH, NH

Enfield, NH

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 41.1-mile drive from Piermont, NH, to Enfield, NH, is easily accomplished in about 55 minutes. With an estimated fuel cost of $7, it's a budget-friendly option for a day trip within the Northeast region. The route primarily utilizes major highways, making it a convenient and efficient journey. You'll spend most of your time on I-91 and I-89, with a brief stint on Route 10. Given its short duration and highway focus, this trip is perfectly suited for a single day, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 91 21.6 mi 25m
I 89 7.3 mi 8m
Route 10 5.8 mi 9m
Dartmouth College Highway 3.1 mi 5m
U.S. Route 4 1.1 mi 2m
U.S. Route 5 North 0.5 mi <1m
Bridge Street 0.3 mi <1m
Lake Morey Road 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 91 — 21.6 mi, about 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Piermont, NH and Enfield, NH.

1

Start on NH 25

220 ft · 9 sec · State Route 25
2

Turn right onto NH 10

5.8 mi · 9 min · Route 10
3

Turn right onto NH 25A

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Bridge Street
4

Turn left onto US 5

0.5 mi · 47 sec · U.S. Route 5 North
5

Turn right onto Lake Morey Road

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Lake Morey Road
6

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 27 sec
7

Merge onto I 91

22 mi · 25 min · I 91
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Toward I 89 South
9

Merge onto I 89

7.3 mi · 8 min · I 89
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 44 sec
Exit 17 Toward US 4: Enfield, Canaan
11

Keep slight right at fork

239 ft · 5 sec
12

Turn straight onto US 4

3.1 mi · 5 min · Dartmouth College Highway
13

Continue on US 4

1.1 mi · 2 min · U.S. Route 4
14

Turn right onto High Street

0.1 mi · 25 sec · High Street
15

Continue on Shaker Hill Road

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Shaker Hill Road
16

Turn right onto Wells Street

54 ft · 2 sec · Wells Street
17

Arrive at destination

Wells Street

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Hanover, NH, NH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hanover, NH

21 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

Lebanon, NH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hanover, NH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 20.5 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 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 41.1 — 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

5
6.8 mi into trip | ~11m in

Take the ramp

Navigation decision point

6
36.3 mi into trip | ~45m in

Take the exit toward US 4: Enfield, Canaan

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 17 Toward US 4: Enfield, Canaan
5
36.6 mi into trip | ~46m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
41.1 mi into trip | ~55m in | Wells Street

Turn right onto Wells Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.62 one way

$13.23 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $7.28 $14.56
premium $4.86 $7.87 $15.74
diesel $5.61 $9.07 $18.15

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12.3 0 $4.32 $1.97
Efficient EV 10.3 0 $3.60 $1.64
EV Truck/SUV 16.4 0 $5.75 $2.63

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Piermont, NH

Morning in Piermont on Sunday

Local time

10:22 AM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Enfield, NH

Morning in Enfield on Sunday

Local time

10:22 AM

EDT

Current temp

35°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

50°F

Hanover, NH

21 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

15 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

55m 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 for 89% of this 41.1-mile trip. You'll be navigating primarily on interstates, which means consistent speeds and minimal traffic lights. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 21.6 miles on I-91, offering a good opportunity to settle in and cruise. While the majority of the drive is on high-speed roads, there's a brief transition to Route 10, offering a slight change of pace before reaching Enfield. This route prioritizes efficient travel over winding scenic byways.

89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.6 mi on I 91.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and I 89. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NH 10 / Route 10.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 41.1 miles you will encounter 12 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: near the start (NH 10 / Route 10): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 36.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.

On the drive from Piermont, NH to Enfield, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Canaan along the way.

Canaan

36.3 mi in | ~45m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 41.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

55m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 21.6 miles on I 91. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 Enfield, 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: near the start (NH 10 / Route 10): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 36.3 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 Enfield, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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