Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 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
Fair
4 stations
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
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.
| 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 |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 6 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,693 veh/hr typical · worst 2,154
Quietest
1 AM
~64 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
26.5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 51 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Pembroke, NH and Otterville, NH.
Start on Academy Road
Turn left
Turn left
Turn right onto US 3
Continue on US 3
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 93
Take the exit
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 42.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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.
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
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto US 3 / Pembroke Street
Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp toward I 93 South: Manchester, Lebanon
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
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
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
Regular Gas
$6.69 one way
$13.37 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $7.51 | $15.01 |
| premium | $4.81 | $8.07 | $16.14 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $8.04 | $16.09 |
Estimated Tolls: $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, 2026-07-13.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Pembroke on Sunday
Local time
3:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
89°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 13 at 2:22PM EDT until July 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gray ME
Destination
Afternoon in Otterville on Sunday
Local time
3:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 13 at 2:22PM EDT until July 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gray ME
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 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.
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.
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.
Gently rolling terrain
Total Climb
1,092 ft
Total Descent
329 ft
Highest Point
1,197 ft
~39.5 mi in
Elevation Range
937 ft
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
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
Concord, NH
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteCafe
Near the start, short detour
Concord, NH
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Sa 07:00-13:00; Su 08:00-12:00
Visit websiteCafe
Near the start, right off the route
Concord, NH
Hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-16:00; Sa 09:00-16:00; Su 10...
Cafe
Near the start, short detour
Cafe
Near the start, short detour
Concord, NH
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Sa 07:00-14:00
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Concord, NH
Cuisine: barbecue
Hours: Tu-Th,Su 11:00-20:00; Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa...
Visit websiteRestaurant
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Contoocook, NH
Cuisine: pizza;italian;sandwich;ice_cream
Hours: 11:00-20:00
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Restaurant
Early in the drive, right off the route
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Concord, NH
Cuisine: pizza
Hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Concord, NH
Cuisine: mexican
Visit websiteAttraction
Near the start, short detour
Camp_site
Around the midpoint, short detour
Henniker, NH
Visit websitePark
Around the midpoint, short detour
Artwork
Near the start, right off the route
Memorial
Near the start, right off the route
Museum
Near the start, short detour
NH
Memorial
Near the start, short detour
Artwork
Near the start, short detour
Artwork
Near the start, short detour
Guest_house
Near the end, right off the route
New London, NH
Visit websiteHotel
Near the start, short detour
Concord, NH
Visit websiteHotel
Near the end, short detour
New London, NH
Visit websiteMotel
Near the end, short detour
New London, 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.
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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.
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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