The drive from Claremont, NH to Berlin, NH covers 131.2 miles and takes about 3h 6m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 91, Gorham Hill Road, Main Street for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 58.5 miles on I 91.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.12 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
65.6 miles from Claremont, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 17m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 6m. Total distance: 131.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Claremont, NH to Berlin, NH covers 131.2 miles and takes about 3h 6m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 45 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 91 is the longest continuous segment at about 58.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Elm Street.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 131.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 63.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 23 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Elm Street
Turn right onto Elm Street
Navigation decision point
7
4.7 mi into trip|~6m in
Take the exit toward I 91 North: Hartland, White River Junction
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 91 North: Hartland, White River Juncti...
6
63.5 mi into trip|~1h 14m in
Take the exit toward US 302: Wells River, Woodsville New Hampshire
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 17
Toward US 302: Wells River, Woodsville New Hamp...
8
91.5 mi into trip|~2h 1m in
Take the exit toward NH 141: South Franconia, Twin Mountain
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 36
Toward NH 141: South Franconia, Twin Mountain
6
131.1 mi into trip|~3h 6m in
Turn sharp right
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Claremont, NH and Berlin, NH, road signs point toward Woodsville New Hampshire and Twin Mountain.
Woodsville New Hampshire
63.5 mi in|~1h 14m
Twin Mountain
91.5 mi in|~2h 1m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 91
58.5 mi
1h 7m
Gorham Hill Road
9.1 mi
12m
Main Street
8 mi
13m
Daniel Webster Highway
7.4 mi
11m
Sugar Hill Road
6.8 mi
12m
Owls Head Highway
6.1 mi
9m
Lisbon Road
4.1 mi
6m
State Route 115
3.6 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 58.5 mi, about 1h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Claremont, NH and Berlin, NH.
1
Start on Front Street
238 ft·12 sec·Front Street
2
Turn right onto Elm Street
354 ft·15 sec·Elm Street
3
Turn right onto NH 12; NH 103
3.9 mi·4 min·Main Street
4
Continue on VT 12
0.4 mi·40 sec·Vermont Route 12
5
Turn slight left onto VT 131
0.4 mi·28 sec·Vermont Route 131
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Toward I 91 North: Hartland, White River Junction
7
Merge onto I 91
59 mi·1 hr 7 min·I 91
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi·21 sec
Exit 17Toward US 302: Wells River, Woodsville New Hampshire
9
Turn right onto US 302
2.2 mi·3 min·U.S. Route 302
10
Continue on US 302
0.4 mi·36 sec·Mill Street
11
Continue on Mill Street
193 ft·9 sec·Mill Street
12
Turn right onto US 5; US 302
0.1 mi·14 sec·Main Street North
13
Turn left onto US 302
0.3 mi·41 sec·Railroad Street
14
Continue on US 302
1.3 mi·3 min·Central Street
15
Turn left onto NH 10
0.7 mi·58 sec·Dartmouth College Road
16
Continue on US 302; NH 10
3.1 mi·4 min·Rum Hill Road
17
Continue on US 302; NH 10
4.1 mi·6 min·Lisbon Road
18
Continue on US 302; NH 10
0.5 mi·48 sec·West End Road
19
Continue on US 302; NH 10
0.5 mi·44 sec·Dartmouth College Road
20
Continue on US 302; NH 10
2.8 mi·4 min·South Main Street
21
Turn right onto NH 117
4.8 mi·8 min·Sugar Hill Road
22
Continue on NH 117
1.3 mi·3 min·Route 117
23
Continue on NH 117
2.0 mi·3 min·Sugar Hill Road
24
At end of road, turn right onto NH 18; NH 116
0.5 mi·1 min·Main Street
25
Turn left onto NH 116
337 ft·7 sec·Wallace Hill Road
26
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·37 sec
27
Merge onto I 93
2.9 mi·3 min·Styles Bridges Highway
28
Take the exit
472 ft·18 sec
Exit 36Toward NH 141: South Franconia, Twin MountainUse the slight right lane.
29
Turn left onto NH 141
0.2 mi·24 sec·Butter Hill Road
30
Turn straight onto NH 141
0.6 mi·1 min·NH 141
31
Turn left onto US 3
7.4 mi·11 min·Daniel Webster Highway
32
Continue on US 3
2.0 mi·3 min·US Route 3 South
33
Continue on US 3
2.0 mi·3 min·US Route 3 North
Use the left lane.
34
Turn right onto NH 115
3.6 mi·5 min·State Route 115
Use the right lane.
35
Continue on NH 115
6.1 mi·9 min·Owls Head Highway
36
At end of road, turn right onto US 2
2.2 mi·3 min·Presidential Highway
37
Continue on US 2
9.1 mi·12 min·Gorham Hill Road
38
Continue on US 2
1.2 mi·3 min·Lancaster Road
39
Turn sharp left onto NH 16
3.7 mi·7 min·Main Street
40
Continue on NH 16
1.3 mi·3 min·Glen Avenue
41
Keep slight left at fork onto NH 110
339 ft·15 sec·Green Street
42
Turn left onto NH 16
258 ft·13 sec·Pleasant Street
43
Turn sharp right
34 ft·4 sec
44
Turn left
146 ft·10 sec
45
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 65.6 miles from Claremont, NH, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 29 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 65.6 miles or 1h 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Berlin, NH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Claremont, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Claremont, NH
This is one driving day of about 131.2 miles and 3h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Claremont, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 91 for about 58.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 65.6 mi from Claremont, NH
· 1h 17m into the drive
The midpoint is around 65.6 miles from Claremont, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Berlin, NH
The final approach into Berlin, NH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Berlin, NH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Your National Park for the Arts preserves the home and studio of sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens (1848-1907). Here stories flow through a landscape of inspiration. Discover the history behind the capt...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.12 one way
$42.24 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg46 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$23.24
$46.48
premium
$4.86
$25.12
$50.25
diesel
$5.61
$28.97
$57.93
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
39.4
0
$13.78
$6.30
Efficient EV
32.8
0
$11.48
$5.25
EV Truck/SUV
52.5
0
$18.37
$8.40
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Claremont, NH
Night
in Claremont on Thursday
Local time
10:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Berlin, NH
Night
in Berlin on Thursday
Local time
10:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
36°F
Lisbon, NH
66 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
11 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 6m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Claremont, NH to Berlin, NH covers 131.2 miles and takes about 3h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 91, Gorham Hill Road, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 65.6 miles from Claremont, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.12 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 131.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 63.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Claremont, NH and Berlin, NH, road signs point toward Woodsville New Hampshire and Twin Mountain.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park.
