How far is Bath, NH from Rochester, NH?
The driving distance from Bath, NH to Rochester, NH is about 104.5 miles (168.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.4 miles (124.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Belknap County, New Hampshire, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bath and Rochester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bath and Rochester.
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Start on West Bath Road
72 m · 11 sec · West Bath Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lisbon Road
531 ft · 9 sec · Lisbon Road
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Continue on Rum Hill Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Rum Hill Road
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Turn left onto Wild Ammonoosuc Road
4.8 mi · 9 min · Wild Ammonoosuc Road
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Continue on Lost River Road
15.6 mi · 30 min · Lost River Road
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Continue on Kancamagus Highway
1900 ft · 55 sec · Kancamagus Highway
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Turn left
1984 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway
43.2 mi · 46 min · Styles Bridges Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 3, NH 11: Laconia, Tilton
1853 ft · 55 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Laconia Road
1546 ft · 47 sec · Laconia Road
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Turn right onto Tilton Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Tilton Road
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Continue on Depot Street
2.9 mi · 5 min · Depot Street
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Continue on Main Street
1094 ft · 31 sec · Main Street
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Continue on State Route 140
1135 ft · 34 sec · State Route 140
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Continue on Gilmanton Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Gilmanton Road
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Continue on New Hampshire Route 140
10 mi · 18 min · New Hampshire Route 140
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Continue on Frank C. Gilman Highway
3.7 mi · 7 min · Frank C. Gilman Highway
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Continue on Factory Street
2617 ft · 1 min · Factory Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
3036 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
605 ft · 17 sec
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Exit the roundabout
14.7 mi · 23 min
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Continue on North Main Street
1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on North Main Street
38 m · 3 sec · North Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Strafford Square Roundabout
39 m · 3 sec · North Main Street
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Exit the rotary onto North Main Street
2289 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn slight left
46 m · 4 sec
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Turn slight left onto Wakefield Street
42 m · 5 sec · Wakefield Street
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Turn right onto Museum Way
37 m · 5 sec · Museum Way
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Turn right
17 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bath and Rochester.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Styles Bridges Highway
Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway
43.2 mi · 00h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Bath and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Rochester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bath to Rochester?
The road trip is about 104.5 miles (168.2 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?
New Hampton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.2 miles from Bath and 52.3 miles from Rochester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.4 miles (124.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.56 one way or $29.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Bath and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Rochester.
Stop Ideas Near New Hampton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Hampton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bath and Rochester. Straight-line distance: 77.44 mi (124.62 km).
#1 Bath
City in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States of America
| Population | 1,107 |
| Coordinates | 44.1670100, -71.9662000 |
| Altitude | 158 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rochester
City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 31,719 |
| Coordinates | 43.3045300, -70.9756200 |
| Altitude | 70 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-70.975483, 43.304656)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 168 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $14.56 | $29.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $16.45 | $32.89 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $17.93 | $35.85 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $22.13 | $44.26 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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