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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
98.04 mi
01h 35m
Flight
79.88 mi
128.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.88 mi
Kilometers
128.56 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.04 mi
Kilometers
157.78 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lebanon
Thu, Jun 11, 8:12 AM EDT
Return by in Exeter
Thu, Jun 11, 9:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Exeter
2026-06-11T06:37
Arrive Lebanon
Thu, Jun 11, 8:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Exeter
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
Hopkinton
NH

Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire

From Exeter
49.4 mi
00h 47m
To Lebanon
48.6 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Areas Of Fog then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Water Street

    839 ft · 29 sec · Water Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Water Street

    2855 ft · 2 min · Water Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Newfields Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Newfields Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward NH 101 West: Epping, Manchester

    1327 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    25.3 mi · 29 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 North: Concord

    2480 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    6.4 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    7 mi · 8 min · Everett Turnpike

  9. 9

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

    2720 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

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

    1236 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    56.1 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  12. 12

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

    1280 ft · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Hanover Street

    1924 ft · 55 sec · Hanover Street

  14. 14

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

    2549 ft · 1 min · Hanover Street

  15. 15

    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.

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
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
56.8 mi · 58%
NH 101 West
25.5 mi · 26%
Everett Turnpike
6.96 mi · 7%
I 93 North
6.86 mi · 7%
Newfields Road
0.99 mi · 1%
Hanover Street
0.85 mi · 1%
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
01h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.2 mi
79.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hopkinton
00h 47m from Exeter
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

12 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

28 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

30 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Nashua, NH

47 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Exeter and Lebanon. Straight-line distance: 79.88 mi (128.56 km).

Exeter

#1 Exeter

Town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States

Population15,296
Coordinates42.9814800, -70.9478300
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Lebanon

#2 Lebanon

City in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States

Population13,808
Coordinates43.6422900, -72.2517600
Altitude178
CountryUnited States
Start: (-70.947774, 42.981522)
End: South Park Street (-72.251716, 43.641952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 158 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.46 gal
13.1 L · about $13.65
Round trip
$27.30
6.92 gal · 26.2 L
Estimated CO2
30.7 kg one way
Round trip: 61.5 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New Hampshire · Jun 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Exeter and Lebanon. The current time is 06:37:20.

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.