Origin
Concord, NH
Afternoon in Concord on Saturday
Local time
1:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Concord, NH to Otterville, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
36.4 mi
59 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Concord, NH
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Otterville, NH
Benni Fish
Trip Overview
Concord to Otterville is 36.4 miles and takes about 48 minutes via Centre Street, North Main Street, and Pleasant Street, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays entirely within New Hampshire, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a local-feeling journey that requires frequent attention to the road, making it more about the act of driving than covering vast distances. Plan for this trip if you're looking for a quick, straightforward connection between these two New Hampshire locations without needing an overnight stay.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 36.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route is characterized by frequent turns, offering a distinctly local driving experience with no highway segments. You'll be navigating primarily through town streets like Centre Street, North Main Street, and Pleasant Street for the entire 36.4 miles. With a 0% highway share, expect a steady pace that demands your engagement. The longest uninterrupted stretch is not specified, but the 'turn-heavy' profile suggests you'll be making adjustments regularly, keeping you actively involved in the drive from start to finish.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 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 32.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and Clinton Street. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Centre Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 36.4 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (Centre Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (US 3; US 202 / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (US 202; NH 9 / Pleasant Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Centre Street
Turn right onto Centre Street
Navigation decision point
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 3; US 202 / North Main Street
Turn right onto US 3; US 202 / North Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
0.3 mi into trip
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~1m in
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US 202; NH 9 / Pleasant Street
Turn right onto US 202; NH 9 / Pleasant Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
NH 13 / Clinton Street
Turn right onto NH 13 / Clinton Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
35.3 mi into trip
|
~44m 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...
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 32.4 mi | 37m |
| Clinton Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Otterville Road | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| South Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| NH 11 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Pleasant Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Newport Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 32.4 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord, NH and Otterville, NH.
1
Start on this road
74 ft
·
16 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Centre Street
183 ft
·
9 sec
·
Centre Street
3
Turn right onto US 3; US 202
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
North Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn right onto US 202; NH 9
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Pleasant Street
Use the right lane.
5
Turn left onto NH 13
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Street
6
Turn right onto NH 13
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Clinton Street
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
8
Merge onto I 89
32 mi
·
37 min
·
I 89
9
Take the exit onto NH 11
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
NH 11
Exit 12
Toward NH 11 West: New London, Sunapee, Newport, Claremont
10
Keep slight right at fork
198 ft
·
5 sec
11
Turn straight onto Newport Road
299 ft
·
12 sec
·
Newport Road
12
Turn left onto Otterville Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Otterville Road
13
Arrive at destination
Otterville Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.2 mi from Concord, NH · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.2 miles from Concord, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Otterville, NH
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Otterville, NH if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.86 one way
$11.72 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.45 | $12.89 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.97 | $13.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.04 | $16.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.82 | $1.75 |
| Efficient EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.10 | $2.33 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Afternoon in Otterville on Saturday
Local time
1:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
36°F
Warner, NH
18 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
5 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
48m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Concord, NH to Otterville, NH covers 36.4 miles and takes about 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 89, Clinton Street, Otterville Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.2 miles from Concord, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.86 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 36.4 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (Centre Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (US 3; US 202 / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (US 202; NH 9 / Pleasant Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Concord, NH to Otterville, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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