How far is Hanover, NH from Lebanon, NH?

The driving distance from Hanover, NH to Lebanon, NH is about 5.8 miles (9.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.5 miles (7.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
5.76 mi
00h 13m
Flight
4.55 mi
7.33 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.55 mi
Kilometers
7.33 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
5.76 mi
Kilometers
9.27 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lebanon
Sat, May 2, 4:48 PM EDT
Return by in Hanover
Sat, May 2, 5:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hanover
2026-05-02T16:35
Arrive Lebanon
Sat, May 2, 4:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:13 AM to 7:13 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hanover
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
Enfield
NH

Town in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States

From Hanover
2.9 mi
00h 06m
To Lebanon
2.9 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

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 Hanover and Lebanon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Wheelock Street

    16 m · 6 sec · West Wheelock Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    569 ft · 25 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Lebanon Street

    1.8 mi · 5 min · Lebanon Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Hanover Street

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Hanover Street

  5. 5

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

    2549 ft · 1 min · Hanover Street

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Park Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hanover 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
6 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
103.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hanover Street
3.76 mi · 65%
Lebanon Street
1.84 mi · 32%
South Main Street
0.11 mi · 2%
West Wheelock Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Hanover Street

Continue on Hanover Street

3.28 mi · 00h 07m

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 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.3 mi
4.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Enfield
00h 06m from Hanover
Leave By
8:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Hanover 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 Hanover to Lebanon?

The road trip is about 5.8 miles (9.3 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?

Enfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.9 miles from Hanover and 2.9 miles from Lebanon.

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

The direct path is about 4.5 miles (7.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 8:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.79 one way or $1.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Hanover and Mostly Sunny near Lebanon.

Stop Ideas Near Enfield

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

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

RAIL

White River Junction

14 mi away
102 Railroad Row
RAIL

Windsor station

26 mi away
26 Depot Ave
RAIL

Claremont

36 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.
BUS

Plymouth, New Hampshire

39 mi away
83 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hanover and Lebanon. Straight-line distance: 4.55 mi (7.33 km).

Hanover

#1 Hanover

Town in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States

Population11,555
Coordinates43.7022900, -72.2895400
Altitude162
CountryUnited States
Lebanon

#2 Lebanon

City in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States

Population13,808
Coordinates43.6422900, -72.2517600
Altitude178
CountryUnited States
Start: West Wheelock Street (-72.289542, 43.70242)
End: South Park Street (-72.251716, 43.641952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 9 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.2 gal
0.77 L · about $0.79
Round trip
$1.58
0.4 gal · 1.54 L
Estimated CO2
1.8 kg one way
Round trip: 3.6 kg / 8 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $0.79 $1.58
Mid-grade $4.46 $0.89 $1.78
Premium $4.86 $0.97 $1.94
Diesel $6.00 $1.20 $2.40

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 Hanover and Lebanon. The current time is 16:35:23.

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.