Origin
Pembroke, NH
Night in Pembroke on Friday
Local time
10:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pembroke, NH to Rochester, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
32.9 mi
53 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 47m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Pembroke, NH to Rochester, NH covers 32.9 miles and takes about 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Buck Street, Route 28, Suncook Valley Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.30 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 32.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 49m drive with frequent turns across 32.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Buck Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Pembroke, NH to Rochester, NH is easy. At 49m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Pembroke, NH to Rochester, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Buck Street | — | — |
| Route 28 | — | — |
| Suncook Valley Highway | — | — |
| Epsom Circle | — | — |
| Dover Road | — | — |
| First New Hampshire Turnpike | — | — |
| Rochester Road | — | — |
| Barrington Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Buck Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pembroke, NH and Rochester, NH.
1
Start on Academy Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Academy Road
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto Buck Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Buck Street
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto Route 28
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 28
4
Continue on Suncook Valley Highway
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Suncook Valley Highway
5
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Epsom Circle
36 ft
·
1 sec
·
Epsom Circle
6
Exit the rotary onto Dover Road
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Dover Road
7
Continue on First New Hampshire Turnpike
7.1 mi
·
11 min
·
First New Hampshire Turnpike
8
Turn left onto Rochester Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Rochester Road
9
Continue on Barrington Road
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Barrington Road
10
Turn left onto Washington Street
7.6 mi
·
13 min
·
Washington Street
11
Exit the rotary onto North Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
12
Turn slight left
151 ft
·
4 sec
13
Turn slight left onto Wakefield Street
138 ft
·
5 sec
·
Wakefield Street
14
Turn right onto Museum Way
121 ft
·
5 sec
·
Museum Way
15
Turn right
56 ft
·
4 sec
16
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.4 mi from Pembroke, NH · 24m 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 32.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.4 miles from Pembroke, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Rochester, NH
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.30 one way
$10.59 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| 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 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Rochester, NH
Night in Rochester on Friday
Local time
10:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Northwood, NH
16 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
16 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
49m 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 Pembroke, NH to Rochester, NH covers 32.9 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Buck Street, Route 28, Suncook Valley Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.4 miles from Pembroke, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.30 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.
The drive from Pembroke, NH to Rochester, NH is easy. At 49m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Pembroke, NH to Rochester, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Pembroke, NH to Rochester, 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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