How far is Hooksett, NH from Otterville, NH?

The driving distance from Hooksett, NH to Otterville, NH is about 42.3 miles (68.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
42.32 mi
00h 55m
Flight
37.18 mi
59.83 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.18 mi
Kilometers
59.83 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.32 mi
Kilometers
68.1 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Otterville
Sun, Nov 8, 6:58 AM EST
Return by in Hooksett
Sun, Nov 8, 7:54 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hooksett
2026-11-08T06:03
Arrive Otterville
Sun, Nov 8, 6:58 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:38 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hooksett
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Contoocook
NH

Census-designated place in Merrimack County, New Hampshire

From Hooksett
21.1 mi
00h 27m
To Otterville
21.2 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW
Destination
42°F
Overnight

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 2:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hooksett and Otterville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hooksett and Otterville.

  1. 1

    Start on Rosedale Street

    5 m · 5 sec · Rosedale Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    626 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto NH 3A North

    80 m · 13 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West River Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · West River Road

  5. 5

    Turn left

    46 m · 12 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right

    814 ft · 60 sec

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 93 North

    1844 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Everett Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont

    2720 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont

    1236 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    34.7 mi · 41 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 11 West: New London, Sunapee, Newport, Claremont

    1305 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    60 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Newport Road

    91 m · 12 sec · Newport Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Otterville Road

    1.2 km · 3 min · Otterville Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Otterville Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hooksett and Otterville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
35.4 mi · 84%
Everett Turnpike
4.28 mi · 10%
West River Road
0.78 mi · 2%
Otterville Road
0.76 mi · 2%
I 93 North
0.35 mi · 1%
NH 11 West
0.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 89 North

Merge slight left

34.7 mi · 00h 41m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
37.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Contoocook
00h 27m from Hooksett
Leave By
4:38 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Hooksett and Light Rain Likely near Otterville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hooksett to Otterville?

The road trip is about 42.3 miles (68.1 km) and usually takes 00h 55m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Contoocook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.1 miles from Hooksett and 21.2 miles from Otterville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.14 one way or $12.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Hooksett and Light Rain Likely near Otterville.

Stop Ideas Near Contoocook

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Contoocook, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Contoocook.

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

15 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

28 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

33 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

45 mi away
325 Route 104

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hooksett and Otterville. Straight-line distance: 37.18 mi (59.83 km).

Hooksett

#1 Hooksett

City in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Population14,703
Coordinates43.0967500, -71.4650700
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
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#2 Otterville

Otterville is a place in New Hampshire, United States.

Population0
Coordinates43.4295200, -72.0456400
Altitude361
CountryUnited States
Start: Hooksett (-71.46507, 43.09675)
End: Otterville (-72.04564, 43.42952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.49 gal
5.65 L · about $6.14
Round trip
$12.28
2.98 gal · 11.3 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.5 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.12 $6.14 $12.28
Mid-grade $4.74 $7.06 $14.11
Premium $5.20 $7.75 $15.49
Diesel $6.29 $9.37 $18.74

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Hampshire · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Hooksett and Otterville. The current time is 06:03:10.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.