Origin
Pembroke, NH
Late night in Pembroke on Tuesday
Local time
5:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pembroke, NH to Otterville, NH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
42.6 mi
68 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pembroke, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Otterville, NH
Benni Fish
Trip Overview
Pembroke, NH to Otterville, NH is 42.6 miles and takes about 58 minutes via I 89, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, highway-focused trip stays within New Hampshire, making it a convenient option for a quick excursion. Given its brief duration, you can easily complete this drive in a single day, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. The route primarily utilizes I 89, offering a straightforward and efficient journey between these two points in the Northeast region. Consider this drive when you need to cover a moderate distance without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 34.5 mi | 40m |
| Pembroke Street | 3 mi | 6m |
| Manchester Street | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Everett Turnpike | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Otterville Road | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| NH 11 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Newport Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Academy Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 34.5 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pembroke, NH and Otterville, NH.
1
Start on Academy Road
83 ft
·
9 sec
·
Academy Road
2
Turn left
237 ft
·
22 sec
3
Turn left
48 ft
·
5 sec
4
Turn right onto US 3
3.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Pembroke Street
Use the right lane.
5
Continue on US 3
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Manchester Street
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 13
Toward I 93 South: Manchester, Lebanon
Use the left lane.
7
Merge onto I 93
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Everett Turnpike
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 89
34 mi
·
40 min
·
I 89
10
Take the exit onto NH 11
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
NH 11
Exit 12
Toward NH 11 West: New London, Sunapee, Newport, Claremont
11
Keep slight right at fork
198 ft
·
5 sec
12
Turn straight onto Newport Road
299 ft
·
12 sec
·
Newport Road
13
Turn left onto Otterville Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Otterville Road
14
Arrive at destination
Otterville Road
Where to Stop
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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 42.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.3 miles from Pembroke, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 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.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 3 / Pembroke Street
Turn right onto US 3 / Pembroke Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the ramp toward I 93 South: Manchester, Lebanon
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Exit 13
Toward I 93 South: Manchester, Lebanon
7
6.7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junctio...
6
41.5 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
NH 11
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
Exit 12
Toward NH 11 West: New London, Sunapee, Newport...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.86 one way
$13.72 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.55 | $15.09 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.16 | $16.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.41 | $18.81 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.08
Everett Turnpike
(1.1 mi)
$0.08
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: 14.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.47 | $2.04 |
| Efficient EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.73 | $1.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17 | 0 | $5.96 | $2.73 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Otterville, NH
Late night in Otterville on Tuesday
Local time
5:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
60°F
Warner, NH
21 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
21 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
58m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly a highway experience, with 84% of the journey on high-speed roads like I 89. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 34.5 miles on I 89, indicating a significant period of consistent travel on this main artery. The profile suggests a highway-focused drive, meaning you can expect relatively smooth sailing and consistent speeds for most of the 42.6 miles. While the route is primarily interstate, the initial and final portions may involve local streets like Pembroke Street and Manchester Street, offering a brief transition into and out of the highway environment.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 34.5 mi on I 89.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and Pembroke Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 42.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 3 / Pembroke Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Pembroke, NH and Otterville, NH, road signs point toward Lebanon and White River Junction Vermont.
Lebanon
5 mi in
|
~11m
White River Junction Vermont
6.7 mi in
|
~14m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 42.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 34.5 miles on I 89. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.08 in tolls one way, starting with Everett Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Otterville, NH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through NH can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 3 / Pembroke Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Otterville, NH before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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