How far is Boston, MA from Lebanon, NH?

The driving distance from Boston, MA to Lebanon, NH is about 122 miles (196.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.2 miles (172.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 57m 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
122 mi
02h 28m
Flight
107.22 mi
172.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.22 mi
Kilometers
172.55 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
122 mi
Kilometers
196.34 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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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 02h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lebanon
Wed, Sep 23, 3:58 PM EDT
Return by in Boston
Wed, Sep 23, 6:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boston
2026-09-23T13:29
Arrive Lebanon
Wed, Sep 23, 3:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Boston
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
Bow Bog
NH

City in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States of America

From Boston
61 mi
01h 14m
To Lebanon
61.1 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph NE
Destination
65°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Tremont Street

    70 m · 11 sec · Tremont Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Beacon Street

    92 m · 11 sec · Beacon Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Somerset Street

    104 m · 13 sec · Somerset Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Ashburton Place

    64 m · 7 sec · Ashburton Place

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Ashburton Place

    77 m · 9 sec · Ashburton Place

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Bowdoin Street

    574 ft · 24 sec · Bowdoin Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Cambridge Street

    134 m · 22 sec · Cambridge Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Sudbury Street

    1490 ft · 1 min · Sudbury Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward I 93 North: Concord NH

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    28.6 mi · 34 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    19.6 mi · 23 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 93 North: Concord, Plymouth

    7.1 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    7 mi · 8 min · Everett Turnpike

  14. 14

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

    2720 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

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

    1236 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    56.1 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  17. 17

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

    1280 ft · 44 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Hanover Street

    1924 ft · 55 sec · Hanover Street

  19. 19

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

    2549 ft · 1 min · Hanover Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Park Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Boston 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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
56.8 mi · 47%
I 93 North
56.4 mi · 46%
Everett Turnpike
6.96 mi · 6%
Hanover Street
0.85 mi · 1%
Sudbury Street
0.28 mi
NH 120
0.24 mi
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
02h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.8 mi
107.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bow Bog
01h 14m from Boston
Leave By
1:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Boston and Sunny near Lebanon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 122 miles (196.3 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?

Bow Bog is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61 miles from Boston and 61.1 miles from Lebanon.

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

The direct path is about 107.2 miles (172.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 1:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.98 one way or $37.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bow Bog

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bow Bog, 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 Bow Bog.

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

10 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

15 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

37 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Nashua, NH

37 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boston and Lebanon. Straight-line distance: 107.22 mi (172.55 km).

Boston

#1 Boston

The twenty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Boston metropolitan area.

Population691,531
Coordinates42.3584300, -71.0597700
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Lebanon

#2 Lebanon

City in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States

Population13,808
Coordinates43.6422900, -72.2517600
Altitude178
CountryUnited States
Start: Boston (-71.05977, 42.35843)
End: Lebanon (-72.25176, 43.64229)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 196 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.31 gal
16.3 L · about $18.98
Round trip
$37.96
8.62 gal · 32.6 L
Estimated CO2
38.3 kg one way
Round trip: 76.6 kg / 169 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $18.98 $37.96
Mid-grade $5.02 $21.62 $43.25
Premium $5.43 $23.40 $46.81
Diesel $6.39 $27.54 $55.08

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 Massachusetts · Sep 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Boston and Lebanon. The current time is 13:29:35.

Distance to Other Cities

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