How far is Berlin, NH from Rochester, NH?
The driving distance from Berlin, NH to Rochester, NH is about 96.7 miles (155.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.1 miles (130.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 26m 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 13m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Berlin and Rochester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berlin and Rochester.
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Start on the route
45 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto Pleasant Street
1511 ft · 45 sec · Pleasant Street
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Turn straight onto Glen Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Glen Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
5.1 mi · 11 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Glen Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Glen Road
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Continue on White Mountain Road
11.3 mi · 16 min · White Mountain Road
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Continue on Pinkham Notch Road
8.6 mi · 13 min · Pinkham Notch Road
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Continue on Old Goodrich Falls Road
1362 ft · 23 sec · Old Goodrich Falls Road
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Continue on Pinkham Notch Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Pinkham Notch Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Crawford Notch Road
64 m · 6 sec · Crawford Notch Road
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Continue on White Mountain Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · White Mountain Road
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Continue on White Mountain Highway
4.2 mi · 9 min · White Mountain Highway
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Continue on White Mountain Road
1 km · 2 min · White Mountain Road
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Continue on White Mountain Highway
2.8 mi · 5 min · White Mountain Highway
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on White Mountain Highway
8.9 mi · 14 min · White Mountain Highway
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Continue on Chocorua Mtn Highway
1.5 mi · 3 min · Chocorua Mtn Highway
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Continue on White Mountain Highway
31.3 mi · 48 min · White Mountain Highway
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Continue on Spaulding Turnpike
11.6 mi · 16 min · Spaulding Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 11 West: Farmington, Alton
1824 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Farmington Road
929 ft · 32 sec · Farmington Road
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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 Berlin and Rochester.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
White Mountain Highway
Continue on White Mountain Highway
31.3 mi · 00h 48m
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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain Showers leaving Berlin and Mostly Sunny near Rochester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Berlin to Rochester?
The road trip is about 96.7 miles (155.6 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?
Albany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.3 miles from Berlin and 48.4 miles from Rochester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.1 miles (130.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 2:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.45 one way or $26.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain Showers around Berlin and Mostly Sunny near Rochester.
Stop Ideas Near Albany
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 Albany.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Berlin and Rochester. Straight-line distance: 81.11 mi (130.53 km).
#1 Berlin
City in Coos County, New Hampshire, USA
| Population | 9,813 |
| Coordinates | 44.4686700, -71.1850800 |
| Altitude | 311 |
| 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: 156 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $13.45 | $26.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $15.20 | $30.40 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $16.57 | $33.13 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $20.45 | $40.90 |
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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