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Trip from Enfield, NH to Piermont, NH

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

54m

Distance

40.2 mi

65 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 50m ★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Enfield, NH, NH

Enfield, NH

gaurav meda

Downtown Piermont, NH, NH

Piermont, NH

Mohan Nannapaneni

Trip Overview

Enfield, NH to Piermont, NH is 40.2 miles and takes about 54 minutes via I 91, I 89, and Route 10, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays entirely within New Hampshire, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its highway focus and brief duration, it's a straightforward drive perfect for a quick transit or a relaxed excursion. You won't need to worry about extensive planning; it's an easy hop from one point to the other.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 40.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

54m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 89% of the journey on major roads like I 91 and I 89. You'll experience a significant stretch of 21.4 miles on I 91 without needing to exit, offering a consistent pace. The route transitions to Route 10, providing a different driving feel as you approach your destination. Expect a mostly high-speed experience, ideal for covering ground efficiently, with minimal interruptions.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 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 21.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and I 89. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Shaker Hill Road.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 40.2 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Shaker Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 33.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 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 | Shaker Hill Road

Turn left onto Shaker Hill Road

Navigation decision point

4
11.4 mi into trip | ~17m in

Take the exit toward I 91 North

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward I 91 North
5
33.2 mi into trip | ~42m in

Take the exit toward Fairlee, Orford New Hampshire

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Fairlee, Orford New Hampshire
4
33.4 mi into trip | ~43m in | Lake Morey Road

Turn right onto Lake Morey Road

Navigation decision point

4
40.1 mi into trip | ~54m in | NH 25 / State Route 25

Turn left onto NH 25 / State Route 25

Navigation decision point

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Enfield, NH and Piermont, NH, road signs point toward Fairlee and Orford New Hampshire.

Fairlee

33.2 mi in | ~42m

Orford New Hampshire

33.2 mi in | ~42m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 91 21.4 mi 24m
I 89 6.8 mi 7m
Route 10 5.8 mi 9m
Dartmouth College Highway 2.9 mi 5m
U.S. Route 4 1.1 mi 2m
U.S. Route 5 North 0.5 mi <1m
Bridge Street 0.3 mi <1m
Shaker Hill Road 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 91 — 21.4 mi, about 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Enfield, NH and Piermont, NH.

1

Start on Wells Street

54 ft · 8 sec · Wells Street
2

Turn left onto Shaker Hill Road

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Shaker Hill Road
3

Continue on High Street

0.1 mi · 26 sec · High Street
4

Turn left onto US 4

1.1 mi · 2 min · U.S. Route 4
5

Continue on US 4

2.9 mi · 5 min · Dartmouth College Highway
6

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 41 sec
7

Merge onto I 89; NH 10

6.8 mi · 7 min · I 89; NH 10
8

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 57 sec
Toward I 91 North
9

Merge onto I 91

21 mi · 24 min · I 91
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Toward Fairlee, Orford New Hampshire
11

Turn right onto Lake Morey Road

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Lake Morey Road
12

Turn left onto US 5

0.5 mi · 49 sec · U.S. Route 5 North
13

Turn right onto VT 25A

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Bridge Street
14

Turn left onto NH 10

5.8 mi · 9 min · Route 10
15

Turn left onto NH 25

220 ft · 5 sec · State Route 25
16

Arrive at destination

NH 25

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 20.1 mi from Enfield, NH · 27m into the drive

Downtown Hanover, NH, NH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hanover, NH

20 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Popular next leg

Hanover, NH to Piermont, NH

24.4 mi · 32m

Pacing Suggestions

Bradford, VT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hanover, NH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 20.1 miles from Enfield, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Piermont, NH

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Piermont, NH if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.47 one way

$12.94 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $7.12 $14.24
premium $4.86 $7.70 $15.40
diesel $5.61 $8.88 $17.75

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12.1 0 $4.22 $1.93
Efficient EV 10.1 0 $3.52 $1.61
EV Truck/SUV 16.1 0 $5.63 $2.57

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (64% 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

Enfield, NH

Evening in Enfield on Friday

Local time

7:21 PM

EDT

Current temp

35°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Piermont, NH

Evening in Piermont on Friday

Local time

7:21 PM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

50°F

Hanover, NH

20 mi in

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

15 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

54m 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 Enfield, NH to Piermont, NH covers 40.2 miles and takes about 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 91, I 89, Route 10. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 20.1 miles from Enfield, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.47 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 40.2 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Shaker Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 33.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Between Enfield, NH and Piermont, NH, road signs point toward Fairlee and Orford New Hampshire.

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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