How far is Lebanon, NH from Exeter, NH?
The driving distance from Lebanon, NH to Exeter, NH is about 98.9 miles (159.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.9 miles (128.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lebanon and Exeter.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lebanon and Exeter.
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Start on South Park Street
90 m · 13 sec · South Park Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Park Street
41 m · 4 sec · East Park Street
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Continue on East Park Street
608 ft · 18 sec · East Park Street
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Turn straight
66 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto West Park Street
19 m · 2 sec · West Park Street
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Turn right onto Hanover Street
90 m · 11 sec · Hanover Street
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Continue on Hanover Street
1953 ft · 55 sec · Hanover Street
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Continue on Hanover Street
1559 ft · 36 sec · Hanover Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 89 South, NH 10 South
1314 ft · 32 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 I 93 South Toll: Manchester, Boston
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Everett Turnpike
5.7 mi · 7 min · Everett Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South: Salem, Boston
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight left toward NH 101 East: Seacoast, Portsmouth
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right
25.1 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 85: Exeter, Newfields
1290 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Newfields Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Newfields Road
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Continue on Water Street
2855 ft · 2 min · Water Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Water Street
839 ft · 29 sec · Water Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Water Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lebanon and Exeter.
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 South
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 Lebanon and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Exeter.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lebanon to Exeter?
The road trip is about 98.9 miles (159.1 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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 Lebanon and 49.5 miles from Exeter.
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 19 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 2:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.77 one way or $27.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lebanon and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Exeter.
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 Lebanon and Exeter. Straight-line distance: 79.88 mi (128.56 km).
#1 Lebanon
City in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 13,808 |
| Coordinates | 43.6422900, -72.2517600 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Exeter
Town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 15,296 |
| Coordinates | 42.9814800, -70.9478300 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Exeter (-70.94783, 42.98148)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 159 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $13.77 | $27.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $15.55 | $31.11 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $16.95 | $33.91 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $20.93 | $41.86 |
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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