How far is Durham, NH from Lebanon, NH?
The driving distance from Durham, NH to Lebanon, NH is about 96.8 miles (155.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.2 miles (121.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Durham and Lebanon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Durham and Lebanon.
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Start on Mill Road
44 m · 7 sec · Mill Road
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Turn slight right onto Main Street
80 m · 9 sec · Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Madbury Road
139 m · 16 sec · Madbury Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Pettee Brook Lane
1255 ft · 43 sec · Pettee Brook Lane
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Turn straight onto Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
37 m · 7 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp left toward US 4 West
1504 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Concord Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Concord Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lee Circle
48 m · 5 sec · Concord Road
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Exit the rotary onto Concord Road
2575 ft · 56 sec · Concord Road
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Continue on Old Concord Turnpike
1.8 mi · 3 min · Old Concord Turnpike
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Continue on Old Turnpike Road
5.1 mi · 7 min · Old Turnpike Road
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Continue on First New Hampshire Turnpike
7.8 mi · 13 min · First New Hampshire Turnpike
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Continue on Dover Road
4.3 mi · 7 min · Dover Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Epsom Circle
81 m · 7 sec · Dover Road
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Exit the rotary onto Dover Road
4.9 mi · 8 min · Dover Road
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Keep slight right
4.6 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
1280 ft · 24 sec
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Take the exit straight toward I 93 South: Manchester, Lebanon
1475 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on Everett Turnpike
2.5 mi · 3 min · Everett Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont
1698 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
55.9 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 120: Lebanon, Hanover
1280 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto Hanover Street
1924 ft · 55 sec · Hanover Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hanover Street
2549 ft · 1 min · Hanover Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Park Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Durham and Lebanon.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 89 North
Merge slight left
55.9 mi · 01h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Durham 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 Durham to Lebanon?
The road trip is about 96.8 miles (155.8 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?
Hopkinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.3 miles from Durham and 49.5 miles from Lebanon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.2 miles (121.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 3:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.49 one way or $26.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Durham and Mostly Sunny near Lebanon.
Stop Ideas Near Hopkinton
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 Hopkinton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Durham and Lebanon. Straight-line distance: 75.24 mi (121.09 km).
#1 Durham
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 16,441 |
| Coordinates | 43.1339700, -70.9264500 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lebanon
City in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 13,808 |
| Coordinates | 43.6422900, -72.2517600 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Park Street (-72.251716, 43.641952)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 156 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $13.49 | $26.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $15.24 | $30.49 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $16.61 | $33.23 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $20.51 | $41.02 |
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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