How far is Amherst, NH from Lebanon, NH?

The driving distance from Amherst, NH to Lebanon, NH is about 86.9 miles (139.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.5 miles (100.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
86.95 mi
01h 30m
Flight
62.49 mi
100.56 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.49 mi
Kilometers
100.56 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.95 mi
Kilometers
139.94 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lebanon
Sat, Apr 25, 7:59 PM EDT
Return by in Amherst
Sat, Apr 25, 9:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Amherst
2026-04-25T18:29
Arrive Lebanon
Sat, Apr 25, 7:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Amherst
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Contoocook
NH

Census-designated place in Merrimack County, New Hampshire

From Amherst
42.2 mi
00h 45m
To Lebanon
44.8 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
56°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Amherst and Lebanon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Amherst and Lebanon.

  1. 1

    Start on Amherst Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Amherst Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left

    1254 ft · 35 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Boynton Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Boynton Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto South Main Street

    3086 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Granite Street

    886 ft · 26 sec · Granite Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    1801 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Everett Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    7 mi · 8 min · Everett Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont

    2720 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont

    1236 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    56.1 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 120: Lebanon, Hanover

    1280 ft · 44 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Hanover Street

    1924 ft · 55 sec · Hanover Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hanover Street

    2549 ft · 1 min · Hanover Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Park Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Amherst and Lebanon.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
56.8 mi · 65%
Everett Turnpike
13.5 mi · 16%
Amherst Street
10.2 mi · 12%
Boynton Street
1.63 mi · 2%
Hanover Street
0.85 mi · 1%
South Main Street
0.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 89 North

Merge slight left

56.1 mi · 01h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.4 mi
62.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Contoocook
00h 45m from Amherst
Leave By
3:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Amherst and Mostly Sunny near Lebanon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Amherst to Lebanon?

The road trip is about 86.9 miles (139.9 km) and usually takes 01h 30m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Contoocook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.2 miles from Amherst and 44.8 miles from Lebanon.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 62.5 miles (100.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.11 one way or $24.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Amherst and Mostly Sunny near Lebanon.

Stop Ideas Near Contoocook

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Contoocook, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Contoocook.

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

15 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

28 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

33 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

45 mi away
325 Route 104

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Amherst and Lebanon. Straight-line distance: 62.49 mi (100.56 km).

Amherst

#1 Amherst

Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States

Population11,418
Coordinates42.8614700, -71.6253500
Altitude79
CountryUnited States
Lebanon

#2 Lebanon

City in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States

Population13,808
Coordinates43.6422900, -72.2517600
Altitude178
CountryUnited States
Start: Amherst Street (-71.62534, 42.861241)
End: South Park Street (-72.251716, 43.641952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 140 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.07 gal
11.62 L · about $12.11
Round trip
$24.22
6.14 gal · 23.24 L
Estimated CO2
27.3 kg one way
Round trip: 54.6 kg / 120 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $12.11 $24.22
Mid-grade $4.46 $13.68 $27.37
Premium $4.86 $14.91 $29.83
Diesel $6.00 $18.41 $36.82

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Hampshire · Apr 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Amherst and Lebanon. The current time is 18:29:10.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.