Origin
Rochester, NH
Night in Rochester on Friday
Local time
9:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Rochester, NH to Pembroke, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h
Distance
33.2 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 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rochester, NH
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Pembroke, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
The drive from Rochester, NH to Pembroke, NH covers 33.2 miles and takes about 1h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Hanson Street, Wakefield Street, North Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.34 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 33.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 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 1h drive with frequent turns across 33.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Hanson 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 Rochester, NH to Pembroke, NH is easy. At 1h 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 Rochester, NH to Pembroke, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hanson Street | — | — |
| Wakefield Street | — | — |
| North Main Street | — | — |
| Strafford Square Roundabout | — | — |
| Washington Street | — | — |
| Franklin Pierce Highway | — | — |
| Rochester Road | — | — |
| First New Hampshire Turnpike | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Hanson Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rochester, NH and Pembroke, NH.
1
Start on the route
52 ft
·
4 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Hanson Street
246 ft
·
15 sec
·
Hanson Street
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto Wakefield Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Wakefield Street
4
Keep slight left
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
5
Turn right onto North Main Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
North Main Street
6
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Strafford Square Roundabout
171 ft
·
4 sec
·
Strafford Square Roundabout
7
Exit the rotary onto Washington Street
7.6 mi
·
14 min
·
Washington Street
8
At the end of the road, turn right onto Franklin Pierce Highway
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Franklin Pierce Highway
9
Continue on Rochester Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Rochester Road
10
Turn right onto First New Hampshire Turnpike
7.1 mi
·
11 min
·
First New Hampshire Turnpike
11
Continue on Dover Road
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Dover Road
12
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Epsom Circle
423 ft
·
11 sec
·
Epsom Circle
13
Exit the rotary onto Suncook Valley Highway
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Suncook Valley Highway
14
Continue on Route 28
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 28
15
Turn right onto Buck Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Buck Street
16
Turn right onto Academy Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Academy Road
17
Turn right
236 ft
·
23 sec
18
Turn left
49 ft
·
9 sec
19
Turn left onto Pembroke Street
194 ft
·
11 sec
·
Pembroke Street
20
Turn left onto Academy Road
20 ft
·
1 sec
·
Academy Road
21
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.6 mi from Rochester, NH · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.6 miles from Rochester, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Pembroke, NH
The final approach into Pembroke, NH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.34 one way
$10.69 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.88 | $11.76 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.36 | $12.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.33 | $14.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.6 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 | 10 | 0 | $3.49 | $1.59 |
| Efficient EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.65 | $2.12 |
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
Pembroke, NH
Night in Pembroke on Friday
Local time
9:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Northwood, NH
17 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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 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 Rochester, NH to Pembroke, NH covers 33.2 miles and takes about 1h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hanson Street, Wakefield Street, North Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.6 miles from Rochester, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.34 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 Rochester, NH to Pembroke, NH is easy. At 1h 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 Rochester, NH to Pembroke, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Rochester, NH to Pembroke, 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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