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Trip from Hanover, 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

32m

Distance

24.4 mi

39 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 30m ★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m

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

Downtown Hanover, NH, NH

Hanover, NH

Mohan Nannapaneni

Downtown Piermont, NH, NH

Piermont, NH

Mohan Nannapaneni

Trip Overview

Hanover to Piermont is 24.4 miles and takes about 32 minutes via I 91 and Route 10, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within New Hampshire, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its short duration and focus on highway driving, it's an easy day trip or a simple leg of a larger journey. You'll spend most of your time on the interstate, making for a straightforward commute.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 24.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

32m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (93%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a highway-focused drive, with 93% of the route utilizing major roadways like I 91 and Route 10. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 16.3 miles on I 91, offering a consistent, high-speed experience for a significant portion of the journey. The drive begins on West Wheelock Street before merging onto the interstate, setting a brisk pace from the outset. Expect smooth sailing for most of this short trek, with minimal deviations from the main highway.

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 16.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and Route 10. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 32m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.1 miles (I 91): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 17.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
0.8 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the ramp toward I 91 North: Thetford, Saint Johnsbury

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 91 North: Thetford, Saint Johnsbury
3
1.1 mi into trip | ~2m in | I 91

Merge onto I 91

Merge point - match speed before joining

5
17.4 mi into trip | ~21m 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
17.6 mi into trip | ~21m in | Lake Morey Road

Turn right onto Lake Morey Road

Navigation decision point

4
24.3 mi into trip | ~32m 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 Hanover, NH and Piermont, NH, road signs point toward Fairlee and Orford New Hampshire.

Fairlee

17.4 mi in | ~21m

Orford New Hampshire

17.4 mi in | ~21m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 91 16.3 mi 18m
Route 10 5.8 mi 9m
West Wheelock Street 0.6 mi <1m
U.S. Route 5 North 0.5 mi <1m
Bridge Street 0.3 mi <1m
Main Street 0.3 mi <1m
Lake Morey Road 0.1 mi <1m
State Route 25 <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 91 — 16.3 mi, about 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on NH 10A

0.6 mi · 59 sec · West Wheelock Street
2

Continue on VT 10A

0.3 mi · 45 sec · Main Street
3

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Toward I 91 North: Thetford, Saint Johnsbury
4

Merge onto I 91

16 mi · 18 min · I 91
5

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Toward Fairlee, Orford New Hampshire
6

Turn right onto Lake Morey Road

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Lake Morey Road
7

Turn left onto US 5

0.5 mi · 49 sec · U.S. Route 5 North
8

Turn right onto VT 25A

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Bridge Street
9

Turn left onto NH 10

5.8 mi · 9 min · Route 10
10

Turn left onto NH 25

220 ft · 5 sec · State Route 25
11

Arrive at destination

NH 25

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.93 one way

$7.86 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $4.32 $8.64
premium $4.86 $4.67 $9.35
diesel $5.61 $5.39 $10.77

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7.3 0 $2.56 $1.17
Efficient EV 6.1 0 $2.14 $0.98
EV Truck/SUV 9.8 0 $3.42 $1.56

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 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

Hanover, NH

Evening in Hanover on Friday

Local time

6:03 PM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Piermont, NH

Evening in Piermont on Friday

Local time

6:03 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

32m 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 Hanover, NH to Piermont, NH covers 24.4 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 91, Route 10, 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 12.2 miles from Hanover, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.93 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 32m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.1 miles (I 91): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 17.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Between Hanover, 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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