Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
41.8 mi
67 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Moultonborough, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
South Chatham, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Moultonborough to South Chatham is 41.8 miles and takes about 1 hour 13 minutes via Main Street and White Mountain Highway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New Hampshire, connecting two points in the Northeast region. You'll primarily be on surface roads, making for a more relaxed pace compared to interstate travel. Given the relatively short distance and time commitment, this route is ideal for a flexible day trip or as part of a larger exploration of the Lakes Region and its surrounding areas.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | 9.2 mi | 17m |
| White Mountain Highway | 7.1 mi | 10m |
| Whittier Highway | 5.9 mi | 8m |
| Green Hill Road | 5.6 mi | 10m |
| Chocorua Mtn Highway | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Bear Camp Highway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Page Hill Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Tamworth Road | 2 mi | 4m |
Step-by-step road directions between Moultonborough, NH and South Chatham, NH.
Start on NH 25
Continue on NH 25
Continue on NH 25
Continue on NH 25; NH 113
Continue on NH 25; NH 113
Turn left onto NH 113
Turn left onto NH 113
Turn right onto NH 113
Turn slight right onto Page Hill Road
Turn left onto NH 16
Continue on NH 16
Continue on NH 16; NH 113
Turn left onto ME 113
Keep slight right at fork onto ME 113
Turn right onto ME 113
Continue on Green Hill 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 41.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 20.9 miles from Moultonborough, 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 9.4 and 35.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto NH 113 / Whittier Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto NH 113 / Tamworth Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto NH 16 / Chocorua Mtn Highway
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto ME 113 / River Street
Navigation decision point
Keep slight right at fork onto ME 113 / River Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Regular Gas
$7.04 one way
$14.07 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.88 | $8.02 | $16.05 |
| premium | $5.33 | $8.78 | $17.55 |
| diesel | $6.36 | $10.46 | $20.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.6 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.39 | $2.01 |
| Efficient EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.66 | $1.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.85 | $2.68 |
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 Moultonborough on Saturday
Local time
2:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain
Destination
Afternoon in South Chatham on Saturday
Local time
2:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Slight Chance Light Rain
35°F
Conway, NH
21 mi in
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 covers 41.8 miles with a highway share of 2%, meaning you'll spend most of your time on surface roads. The longest continuous stretch without a turn is 9.2 miles on Main Street. You'll notice the transition from more developed areas to the rural cruising typical of New Hampshire's smaller towns. Expect to navigate through local streets and scenic byways rather than high-speed highways.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 9.4 miles in near NH 113 / Whittier Road.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 13m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.4 miles (NH 113 / Whittier Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.8 miles (NH 113 / Tamworth Road): Navigation decision point; at 14.5 miles (NH 16 / Chocorua Mtn Highway): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
445 ft
Total Descent
619 ft
Highest Point
726 ft
~3 mi in
Elevation Range
317 ft
Founded 1777
Moultonboro (also spelled Moultonborough) is in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 41.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (2%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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