Origin
Claremont, NH
Afternoon in Claremont on Friday
Local time
2:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Claremont, NH to Hanover, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
29 mi
47 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Claremont, NH
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Hanover, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
The drive from Claremont, NH to Hanover, NH covers 29 miles and takes about 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 91, Main Street, West Wheelock Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23 miles on I 91. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.67 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 29 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 35m highway drive covering 29 miles, with most of the trip on I 91 and Main Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 23 miles on I 91.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 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 23 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and Main Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Elm Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 35m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (NH 12; NH 103 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Elm Street
Turn right onto Elm Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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NH 12; NH 103 / Main Street
Turn right onto NH 12; NH 103 / Main 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
27.9 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward VT 10A: Norwich, Hanover New Hampshire
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 13
Toward VT 10A: Norwich, Hanover New Hampshire
4
28.2 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
VT 10A / Main Street
Turn right onto VT 10A / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Claremont, NH to Hanover, NH, road signs begin pointing toward White River Junction along the way.
White River Junction
4.7 mi in
|
~6m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 91 | 23 mi | 26m |
| Main Street | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| West Wheelock Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Vermont Route 12 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Vermont Route 131 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Elm Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Front Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 23 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Claremont, NH and Hanover, 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
23 mi
·
26 min
·
I 91
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 13
Toward VT 10A: Norwich, Hanover New Hampshire
9
Turn right onto VT 10A
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Main Street
10
Continue on NH 10A
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
West Wheelock Street
11
Arrive at destination
NH 10A
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.67 one way
$9.34 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.14 | $10.27 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.55 | $11.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.40 | $12.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.54 | $1.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.06 | $1.86 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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.
Destination
Hanover, NH
Afternoon in Hanover on Friday
Local time
2:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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
35m 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 Hanover, NH covers 29 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 91, Main Street, West Wheelock Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.5 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 $4.67 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 35m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (NH 12; NH 103 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Claremont, NH to Hanover, NH, road signs begin pointing toward White River Junction along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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