Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
32.9 mi
53 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
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
Rochester, NH
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The drive from Pembroke, NH to Rochester, NH covers 32.9 miles and takes about 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Washington Street, First New Hampshire Turnpike, Dover Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.6 miles on Washington Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.30 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 32.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (25%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a 59m drive with frequent turns across 32.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near Buck Street.
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 32.9 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: at 1.4 miles (Buck Street): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (NH 28 / Route 28): Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles (US 4; US 202; NH 9 / Dover Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
At end of road, turn left onto Buck Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto NH 28 / Route 28
Navigation decision point
Enter roundabout onto US 4; US 202; NH 9 / Dover Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Turn left onto US 202; NH 9 / Rochester Road
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto US 202 / Washington Street
Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Street | 7.6 mi | 14m |
| First New Hampshire Turnpike | 7.1 mi | 11m |
| Dover Road | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| Suncook Valley Highway | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Barrington Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Buck Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Rochester Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Academy Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Pembroke, NH and Rochester, NH.
Start on Academy Road
At end of road, turn left onto Buck Street
At end of road, turn left onto NH 28
Continue on NH 28
Enter roundabout onto US 4; US 202; NH 9
Continue on US 4; US 202; NH 9
Continue on US 4; US 202; NH 9; NH 107
Turn left onto US 202; NH 9
Continue on US 202; NH 9
Turn left onto US 202
Continue on NH 202A
Turn slight left
Turn slight left onto NH 202A
Turn right onto Museum Way
Turn right
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.4 mi from Pembroke, NH · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 16.4 miles from Pembroke, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Rochester, 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.
Regular Gas
$5.30 one way
$10.59 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.83 | $11.65 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.30 | $12.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.26 | $14.53 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.50
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.45 | $1.58 |
| Efficient EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.88 | $1.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.61 | $2.11 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Morning in Pembroke on Saturday
Local time
7:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in Rochester on Saturday
Local time
7:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
53°F
Northwood, NH
16 mi in
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.
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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