How far is Claremont, NH from Hanover, NH?
The driving distance from Claremont, NH to Hanover, NH is about 29 miles (46.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Sullivan County, New Hampshire, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Claremont and Hanover.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Claremont and Hanover.
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Start on Front Street
72 m · 13 sec · Front Street
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Turn right onto Elm Street
108 m · 15 sec · Elm Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
3.9 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 12
2001 ft · 41 sec · Vermont Route 12
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Turn slight left onto Vermont Route 131
1964 ft · 29 sec · Vermont Route 131
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Take the exit right toward I 91 North: Hartland, White River Junction
1249 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
23 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VT 10A: Norwich, Hanover New Hampshire
1290 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
1511 ft · 32 sec · Main Street
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Continue on West Wheelock Street
2969 ft · 60 sec · West Wheelock Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Wheelock Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Claremont and Hanover.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 91 North
Merge slight left
23 mi · 00h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Claremont and Mostly Cloudy near Hanover.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Claremont to Hanover?
The road trip is about 29 miles (46.7 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Plainfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from Claremont and 14.5 miles from Hanover.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.02 one way or $8.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Claremont and Mostly Cloudy near Hanover.
Stop Ideas Near Plainfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plainfield.
Windsor station
White River Junction
Claremont
Okemo, Vermont
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Claremont and Hanover. Straight-line distance: 22.67 mi (36.49 km).
#1 Claremont
City in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 12,944 |
| Coordinates | 43.3767400, -72.3467600 |
| Altitude | 151 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hanover
Town in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 11,555 |
| Coordinates | 43.7022900, -72.2895400 |
| Altitude | 162 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hanover (-72.28954, 43.70229)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $4.02 | $8.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.55 | $9.09 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.96 | $9.91 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $6.12 | $12.23 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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