How far is Exeter, NH from Lebanon, NH?
The driving distance from Exeter, NH to Lebanon, NH is about 98.1 miles (157.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.9 miles (128.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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 35m.
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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Areas Of Fog then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Exeter and Lebanon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Exeter and Lebanon.
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Start on Water Street
839 ft · 29 sec · Water Street
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Continue on Water Street
2855 ft · 2 min · Water Street
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Continue on Newfields Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Newfields Road
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Take the ramp left toward NH 101 West: Epping, Manchester
1327 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
25.3 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 93 North: Concord
2480 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
6.4 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
7 mi · 8 min · Everett Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont
2720 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont
1236 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
56.1 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 Exeter 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
56.1 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.
Areas Of Fog then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Exeter and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lebanon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Exeter to Lebanon?
The road trip is about 98.1 miles (157.8 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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 49.4 miles from Exeter and 48.6 miles from Lebanon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.9 miles (128.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 3:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.65 one way or $27.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms around Exeter and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lebanon.
Stop Ideas Near Hopkinton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Exeter and Lebanon. Straight-line distance: 79.88 mi (128.56 km).
#1 Exeter
Town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 15,296 |
| Coordinates | 42.9814800, -70.9478300 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| 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: 158 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $13.65 | $27.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $15.42 | $30.84 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $16.81 | $33.62 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $20.75 | $41.50 |
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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