Origin
Hooksett, NH
Night in Hooksett on Friday
Local time
11:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hooksett, 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
55m
Distance
42.3 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 51m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hooksett, NH
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Otterville, NH
Benni Fish
Trip Overview
Hooksett, NH to Otterville, NH is 42.3 miles and takes about 55 minutes via I 89 and Everett Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, highway-focused drive entirely within New Hampshire, making it a convenient option for a quick trip. Given its short duration, you'll have plenty of flexibility for departure times and can easily complete this journey within a single day. The route is primarily composed of interstate driving, offering a predictable and efficient travel experience. Consider this drive when you need a simple, no-fuss transit between these two points in the Northeast.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 42.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This drive is heavily focused on highway travel, with 93% of the journey taking place on major roadways like I 89 and the Everett Turnpike. You'll experience a consistent pace for the majority of the trip, including one uninterrupted stretch of 34.7 miles on I 89. The profile suggests a smooth, high-speed experience for most of the 42.3 miles. While the majority is highway, the inclusion of West River Road indicates a brief shift to more local, potentially slower-paced roads as you near your destination. Expect a drive characterized by efficiency rather than winding scenic byways.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 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 34.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and Everett Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Main Street.
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 12 decision points packed into just 42.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
5.8 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junctio...
8
6.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junctio...
6
41.2 mi into trip
|
~51m 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...
5
41.5 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Hooksett, NH to Otterville, NH, road signs begin pointing toward White River Junction Vermont along the way.
White River Junction Vermont
5.8 mi in
|
~9m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 89 | 34.7 mi | 40m |
| Everett Turnpike | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| West River Road | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Otterville Road | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| NH 11 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Newport Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Rosedale Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 34.7 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hooksett, NH and Otterville, NH.
1
Start on Rosedale Street
18 ft
·
5 sec
·
Rosedale Street
2
Turn left onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn straight
263 ft
·
12 sec
Toward NH 3A North
4
Turn right onto NH 3A
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
West River Road
5
Turn left
150 ft
·
11 sec
6
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
59 sec
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 93 North
8
Merge onto I 93
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Everett Turnpike
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto I 89
35 mi
·
40 min
·
I 89
12
Take the exit onto NH 11
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
NH 11
Exit 12
Toward NH 11 West: New London, Sunapee, Newport, Claremont
13
Keep slight right at fork
198 ft
·
5 sec
14
Turn straight onto Newport Road
299 ft
·
12 sec
·
Newport Road
15
Turn left onto Otterville Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Otterville Road
16
Arrive at destination
Otterville Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.2 mi from Hooksett, NH · 28m into the drive
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 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.2 miles from Hooksett, 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
$6.81 one way
$13.62 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.49 | $14.98 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.10 | $16.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.34 | $18.68 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.30
Everett Turnpike
(4.3 mi)
$0.30
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: 14.8 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 | 12.7 | 0 | $4.44 | $2.03 |
| Efficient EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.70 | $1.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.92 | $2.71 |
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
Night in Otterville on Friday
Local time
11:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
36°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
3 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
55m 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 Otterville, NH covers 42.3 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 89, Everett Turnpike, West River 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 21.2 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 $6.81 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 is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 42.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Hooksett, NH to Otterville, NH, road signs begin pointing toward White River Junction Vermont along the way.
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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