Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
55m
Distance
42.3 mi
68 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hooksett, NH
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Otterville, NH
Benni Fish
Hooksett, NH to Otterville, NH is 42.3 miles and takes about 55 minutes via I 89 and Everett Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, highway-focused drive entirely within New Hampshire, making it a convenient option for a quick trip. Given its short duration, you'll have plenty of flexibility for departure times and can easily complete this journey within a single day. The route is primarily composed of interstate driving, offering a predictable and efficient travel experience. Consider this drive when you need a simple, no-fuss transit between these two points in the Northeast.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 34.7 mi | 40m |
| Everett Turnpike | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| West River Road | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Otterville Road | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| NH 11 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Newport Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Rosedale Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 6 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~4,602 veh/hr typical · worst 5,297
Quietest
2 AM
~145 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
31.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Hooksett, NH and Otterville, NH.
Start on Rosedale Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Turn straight
Turn right onto NH 3A
Turn left
Turn right
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 93
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 89
Take the exit onto NH 11
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto Newport Road
Turn left onto Otterville Road
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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.
A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 21.2 miles from Hooksett, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 41.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit onto NH 11 toward NH 11 West: New London, Sunapee, Newport, Claremont
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Regular Gas
$6.64 one way
$13.28 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $7.45 | $14.91 |
| premium | $4.81 | $8.01 | $16.03 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $7.99 | $15.97 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.30
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$0
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.44 | $2.03 |
| Efficient EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.70 | $1.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.92 | $2.71 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Hooksett on Sunday
Local time
1:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Otterville on Sunday
Local time
1:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Sunny
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This drive is heavily focused on highway travel, with 93% of the journey taking place on major roadways like I 89 and the Everett Turnpike. You'll experience a consistent pace for the majority of the trip, including one uninterrupted stretch of 34.7 miles on I 89. The profile suggests a smooth, high-speed experience for most of the 42.3 miles. While the majority is highway, the inclusion of West River Road indicates a brief shift to more local, potentially slower-paced roads as you near your destination. Expect a drive characterized by efficiency rather than winding scenic byways.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and Everett Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Main Street.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 42.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Gently rolling terrain
Total Climb
1,224 ft
Total Descent
254 ft
Highest Point
1,199 ft
~39.3 mi in
Elevation Range
987 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Hooksett, NH to Otterville, NH, road signs begin pointing toward White River Junction Vermont along the way.
White River Junction Vermont
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Cafe
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Contoocook, NH
Cafe
Near the start, short detour
Hooksett, NH
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: closed
Visit websiteCafe
Early in the drive, short detour
Concord, NH
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Sa 07:00-13:00; Su 08:00-12:00
Visit websiteCafe
Near the start, short detour
Pembroke, NH
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Cafe
Early in the drive, short detour
Concord, NH
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Sa 07:00-14:00
Cafe
Early in the drive, short detour
Concord, NH
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Th,Sa 07:00-16:30; Fr 07:00-19:00
Restaurant
Early in the drive, right off the route
Fast_food
Near the start, short detour
Hooksett, NH
Cuisine: donut;coffee_shop
Hours: 05:00-20:00
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the end, short detour
New London, NH
Cuisine: latin_american
Hours: 11:00-22:00
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the end, short detour
New London, NH
Cuisine: pizza
Hours: Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Visit websiteFast_food
Near the end, short detour
New London, NH
Cuisine: sandwich
Hours: Mo-Su 09:00-20:00
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the end, short detour
New London, NH
Visit websiteCamp_site
Around the midpoint, short detour
Henniker, NH
Visit websitePark
Around the midpoint, short detour
Yes
Early in the drive, right off the route
NH
Museum
Around the midpoint, short detour
NH
Visit websiteMemorial
Near the start, short detour
Museum
Early in the drive, short detour
Concord, NH
Museum
Early in the drive, short detour
NH
Tomb
Early in the drive, short detour
Concord, NH
Hotel
Near the end, short detour
New London, NH
Visit websiteMotel
Near the end, short detour
New London, NH
Visit websiteHotel
Early in the drive, short detour
Concord, NH
Visit websiteCamp_site
Around the midpoint, short detour
Henniker, NH
Visit websitePoints of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
Founded 1822
Hooksett is a town in the Merrimack Valley in south-central New Hampshire, United States located along Interstate 93.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 42.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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