How far is Claremont, NH from Lebanon, NH?

The driving distance from Claremont, NH to Lebanon, NH is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19 miles (30.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.49 mi
00h 31m
Flight
18.96 mi
30.51 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.96 mi
Kilometers
30.51 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.49 mi
Kilometers
44.24 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lebanon
Sat, May 2, 3:59 PM EDT
Return by in Claremont
Sat, May 2, 4:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Claremont
2026-05-02T15:27
Arrive Lebanon
Sat, May 2, 3:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Claremont
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Plainfield
NH

Town in Sullivan County, New Hampshire, United States

From Claremont
13.7 mi
00h 15m
To Lebanon
13.7 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
52°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Front Street

    72 m · 13 sec · Front Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    108 m · 15 sec · Elm Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Vermont Route 12

    2001 ft · 41 sec · Vermont Route 12

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto Vermont Route 131

    1964 ft · 29 sec · Vermont Route 131

  6. 6

    Take the exit right toward I 91 North: Hartland, White River Junction

    1249 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    17.7 mi · 20 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 89 South

    2985 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 4, NH 10: West Lebanon, Hanover

    1332 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Mechanic Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Mechanic Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Mascoma Street

    159 m · 15 sec · Mascoma Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Hanover Street

    121 m · 13 sec · Hanover Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Park Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 91 North
17.9 mi · 65%
Main Street
3.87 mi · 14%
I 89 South
3.11 mi · 11%
Mechanic Street
1.29 mi · 5%
Vermont Route 12
0.38 mi · 1%
Vermont Route 131
0.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 91 North

Merge slight left

17.7 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
19 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainfield
00h 15m from Claremont
Leave By
7:26 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Claremont 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 Claremont to Lebanon?

The road trip is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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 13.7 miles from Claremont and 13.7 miles from Lebanon.

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

The direct path is about 19 miles (30.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 7:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.83 one way or $7.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Plainfield

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

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

RAIL

Windsor station

6 mi away
26 Depot Ave
RAIL

White River Junction

13 mi away
102 Railroad Row
RAIL

Claremont

18 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.
BUS

Okemo, Vermont

32 mi away
77 Okemo Ridge Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Claremont and Lebanon. Straight-line distance: 18.96 mi (30.51 km).

Claremont

#1 Claremont

City in New Hampshire, United States

Population12,944
Coordinates43.3767400, -72.3467600
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Lebanon

#2 Lebanon

City in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States

Population13,808
Coordinates43.6422900, -72.2517600
Altitude178
CountryUnited States
Start: Front Street (-72.34676, 43.376739)
End: South Park Street (-72.251716, 43.641952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.97 gal
3.67 L · about $3.83
Round trip
$7.65
1.94 gal · 7.34 L
Estimated CO2
8.6 kg one way
Round trip: 17.2 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.83 $7.65
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.32 $8.65
Premium $4.86 $4.71 $9.42
Diesel $6.00 $5.82 $11.63

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Claremont and Lebanon. The current time is 15:27:37.

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.