Trip from Hooksett, NH to Berlin, NH

Drive Time

2h 43m

Distance

122.9 mi

198 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min

4 AM

2h 33m ★

6 AM

2h 44m

8 AM

3h 5m

10 AM

2h 51m

12 PM

2h 49m

3 PM

2h 52m

5 PM

3h 4m

8 PM

2h 37m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Hooksett, NH

Mohan Nannapaneni

Berlin, NH

Max Kladitin

Trip Overview

The drive from Hooksett, NH to Berlin, NH covers 122.9 miles and takes about 2h 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Styles Bridges Highway, US 3, Gorham Hill Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 65.7 miles on Styles Bridges Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.67 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

61.4 miles from Hooksett, NH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 43m drive with frequent turns across 122.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Styles Bridges Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 65.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 83.1 miles in near US 3.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 122.9 miles you will encounter 14 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: at 83.1 miles (US 3): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 95.5 miles (NH 115 / State Route 115): Lane positioning matters here; at 117.7 miles (NH 16 / Main Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

83.1 mi into trip | ~1h 38m in | US 3

Take the exit onto US 3 toward US 3 North: Twin Mountain, Lancaster

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 35 Toward US 3 North: Twin Mountain, Lancaster

95.5 mi into trip | ~1h 57m in | NH 115 / State Route 115

Turn right onto NH 115 / State Route 115

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

117.7 mi into trip | ~2h 31m in | NH 16 / Main Street

Turn sharp left onto NH 16 / Main Street

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

122.8 mi into trip | ~2h 43m in | NH 16 / Pleasant Street

Turn left onto NH 16 / Pleasant Street

Navigation decision point

122.8 mi into trip | ~2h 43m in

Turn sharp right

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Hooksett, NH to Berlin, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Lancaster along the way.

Lancaster

83.1 mi in | ~1h 38m | via US 3

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Styles Bridges Highway	65.7 mi	1h 11m
US 3	10.4 mi	16m
Gorham Hill Road	9.1 mi	12m
Franconia Notch Parkway	7.7 mi	12m
Everett Turnpike	7.5 mi	9m
Owls Head Highway	6.1 mi	9m
Main Street	3.8 mi	7m
State Route 115	3.6 mi	5m

Longest stretch: Styles Bridges Highway — 65.7 mi, about 1h 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hooksett, NH and Berlin, NH.

Start on Rosedale Street

18 ft · 5 sec · Rosedale Street

Turn left onto Main Street

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Main Street

Turn straight

263 ft · 12 sec

Toward NH 3A North

Turn right onto NH 3A

0.8 mi · 2 min · West River Road

Turn left

150 ft · 11 sec

Turn right

0.2 mi · 59 sec

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 44 sec

Toward I 93 North

Merge onto I 93

7.5 mi · 9 min · Everett Turnpike

Continue on I 93

17 mi · 19 min · Styles Bridges Highway

Continue on I 93

0.7 mi · 46 sec · Sen Styles Bridges Highway

Continue on I 93

49 mi · 52 min · Styles Bridges Highway

Continue on I 93

7.7 mi · 12 min · Franconia Notch Parkway

Take the exit onto US 3

10 mi · 16 min · US 3

Exit 35 Toward US 3 North: Twin Mountain, Lancaster Use the slight right lane.

Continue on US 3

2.0 mi · 3 min · US Route 3 North

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto NH 115

3.6 mi · 5 min · State Route 115

Use the right lane.

Continue on NH 115

6.1 mi · 9 min · Owls Head Highway

At end of road, turn right onto US 2

2.2 mi · 3 min · Presidential Highway

Continue on US 2

9.1 mi · 12 min · Gorham Hill Road

Continue on US 2

1.2 mi · 3 min · Lancaster Road

Turn sharp left onto NH 16

3.7 mi · 7 min · Main Street

Continue on NH 16

1.3 mi · 3 min · Glen Avenue

Keep slight left at fork onto NH 110

339 ft · 15 sec · Green Street

Turn left onto NH 16

258 ft · 13 sec · Pleasant Street

Turn sharp right

34 ft · 4 sec

Turn left

146 ft · 10 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 61.4 miles from Hooksett, NH, or about 1h 11m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 65.7 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 33m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 61.4 miles or 1h 11m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 6m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Berlin, NH than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Hooksett, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Hooksett, NH

This is one driving day of about 122.9 miles and 2h 43m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hooksett, NH.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Styles Bridges Highway for about 65.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 61.4 mi from Hooksett, NH · 1h 11m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Peru, NY

61 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

Peru, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Peru, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 61.4 miles from Hooksett, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Styles Bridges Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 65.7 miles.

Arriving in Berlin, NH

The final approach into Berlin, NH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Berlin, NH.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$19.67 one way

$39.35 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 43 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.46	$21.57	$43.13
premium	$4.83	$23.36	$46.72
diesel	$5.64	$27.30	$54.61

Estimated Tolls: $0.52

Everett Turnpike (7.5 mi) $0.52

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$20

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 43 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	36.9	$12.90	$5.90
Efficient EV	30.7	$10.75	$4.92
EV Truck/SUV	49.2	$17.21	$7.87

Gas CO2

43 kg

EV CO2

14 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Hooksett, NH

Late night in Hooksett on Monday

Local time

4:05 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Berlin, NH

Late night in Berlin on Monday

Local time

4:05 AM

EDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

51°F

Peru, NY

61 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

4 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 43m 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 Hooksett, NH to Berlin, NH covers 122.9 miles and takes about 2h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Styles Bridges Highway, US 3, Gorham Hill Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 61.4 miles from Hooksett, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.67 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

On the drive from Hooksett, NH to Berlin, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Lancaster along the way.

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Trip from Hooksett, NH to Berlin, NH

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Berlin, NH

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Hooksett, NH

Berlin, NH

Same local time

4 degrees cooler at arrival

2h 43m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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