Origin
Lebanon, NH
Evening in Lebanon on Thursday
Local time
6:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lebanon, NH to Exeter, NH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 59m
Distance
98.9 mi
159 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 51m
★
6 AM
2h 0m
8 AM
2h 17m
10 AM
2h 6m
12 PM
2h 4m
3 PM
2h 7m
5 PM
2h 16m
8 PM
1h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lebanon, NH
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Exeter, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lebanon, NH to Exeter, NH covers 98.9 miles and takes about 1h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 89, NH 101, Everett Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 55.9 miles on I 89. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.92 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.
Midpoint
49.4 miles from Lebanon, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 59m. Total distance: 98.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 59m highway drive covering 98.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 89 and NH 101. The longest continuous stretch is about 55.9 miles on I 89.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 89 is the longest continuous segment at about 55.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and NH 101. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 98.9 miles you will encounter 14 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: at 1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 63.4 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 65.4 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 89 South, NH 10 South
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 89 South, NH 10 South
6
63.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
|
I 93 / Everett Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 / Everett Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
65.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
|
I 93
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93 toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston
6
71.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
Take the exit toward NH 101 East: Seacoast, Portsmouth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 7
Toward NH 101 East: Seacoast, Portsmouth
8
97 mi into trip
|
~1h 55m in
Take the exit toward NH 85: Exeter, Newfields
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 10
Toward NH 85: Exeter, Newfields
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lebanon, NH and Exeter, NH, road signs point toward Boston and Portsmouth.
Boston
57.1 mi in
|
~1h 7m
Portsmouth
71.1 mi in
|
~1h 24m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 55.9 mi | 1h 4m |
| NH 101 | 25.1 mi | 29m |
| Everett Turnpike | 7.6 mi | 8m |
| I 93 | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| Newfields Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Hanover Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Water Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| East Park Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 55.9 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lebanon, NH and Exeter, NH.
1
Start on US 4
296 ft
·
12 sec
·
South Park Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto US 4
134 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Park Street
3
Continue on East Park Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
East Park Street
4
Turn straight
217 ft
·
7 sec
5
Turn right onto US 4
62 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Park Street
6
Turn right onto US 4
296 ft
·
10 sec
·
Hanover Street
7
Continue on NH 120
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Hanover Street
8
Continue on NH 120
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Hanover Street
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 89 South, NH 10 South
10
Merge onto I 89; NH 10
56 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
I 89; NH 10
11
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 93 South Toll: Manchester, Boston
12
Merge onto I 93
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Everett Turnpike
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Everett Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
I 93
Toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 7
Toward NH 101 East: Seacoast, Portsmouth
16
Merge onto NH 101
25 mi
·
29 min
·
NH 101
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 10
Toward NH 85: Exeter, Newfields
Use the slight right lane.
18
Turn right onto NH 85
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Newfields Road
19
Continue on NH 85
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Water Street
20
At end of road, turn left onto NH 27
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Water Street
21
Arrive at destination
NH 27
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 49.4 miles from Lebanon, NH, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.9 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 22 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.4 miles or 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Exeter, NH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Lebanon, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lebanon, NH
This is one driving day of about 98.9 miles and 1h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Lebanon, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 89 for about 55.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 49.4 mi from Lebanon, NH · 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
49 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 49.4 miles from Lebanon, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Exeter, NH
The final approach into Exeter, NH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.92 one way
$31.84 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $17.52 | $35.04 |
| premium | $4.86 | $18.94 | $37.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.84 | $43.67 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.54
Everett Turnpike
(7.6 mi)
$0.54
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.7 | 0 | $10.38 | $4.75 |
| Efficient EV | 24.7 | 0 | $8.65 | $3.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39.6 | 0 | $13.85 | $6.33 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% 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
Exeter, NH
Evening in Exeter on Thursday
Local time
6:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
E 0 to 5 mph
18% chance
Live forecast
36°F
Warner, NH
49 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
29 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
1h 59m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Lebanon, NH to Exeter, NH covers 98.9 miles and takes about 1h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 89, NH 101, Everett Turnpike. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 49.4 miles from Lebanon, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.92 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 98.9 miles you will encounter 14 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: at 1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 63.4 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 65.4 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Lebanon, NH and Exeter, NH, road signs point toward Boston and Portsmouth.
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