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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
96.69 mi
02h 13m
Flight
81.11 mi
130.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.11 mi
Kilometers
130.53 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.69 mi
Kilometers
155.61 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rochester
Sat, May 2, 5:58 PM EDT
Return by in Berlin
Sat, May 2, 8:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Berlin
2026-05-02T15:45
Arrive Rochester
Sat, May 2, 5:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Berlin
9:30 PM EDT
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
Albany
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Berlin
48.3 mi
01h 06m
To Rochester
48.4 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
55°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    45 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    1511 ft · 45 sec · Pleasant Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Glen Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Glen Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    5.1 mi · 11 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Glen Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Glen Road

  6. 6

    Continue on White Mountain Road

    11.3 mi · 16 min · White Mountain Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Pinkham Notch Road

    8.6 mi · 13 min · Pinkham Notch Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Old Goodrich Falls Road

    1362 ft · 23 sec · Old Goodrich Falls Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Pinkham Notch Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Pinkham Notch Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Crawford Notch Road

    64 m · 6 sec · Crawford Notch Road

  11. 11

    Continue on White Mountain Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · White Mountain Road

  12. 12

    Continue on White Mountain Highway

    4.2 mi · 9 min · White Mountain Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on White Mountain Road

    1 km · 2 min · White Mountain Road

  14. 14

    Continue on White Mountain Highway

    2.8 mi · 5 min · White Mountain Highway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on White Mountain Highway

    8.9 mi · 14 min · White Mountain Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Chocorua Mtn Highway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Chocorua Mtn Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on White Mountain Highway

    31.3 mi · 48 min · White Mountain Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Spaulding Turnpike

    11.6 mi · 16 min · Spaulding Turnpike

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 11 West: Farmington, Alton

    1824 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Farmington Road

    929 ft · 32 sec · Farmington Road

  22. 22

    Continue on North Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on North Main Street

    38 m · 3 sec · North Main Street

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Strafford Square Roundabout

    39 m · 3 sec · North Main Street

  25. 25

    Exit the rotary onto North Main Street

    2289 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn slight left

    46 m · 4 sec

  27. 27

    Turn slight left onto Wakefield Street

    42 m · 5 sec · Wakefield Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Museum Way

    37 m · 5 sec · Museum Way

  29. 29

    Turn right

    17 m · 4 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Berlin and Rochester.

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
30 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
White Mountain Highway
47.3 mi · 49%
White Mountain Road
15.1 mi · 16%
Spaulding Turnpike
11.6 mi · 12%
Pinkham Notch Road
9.88 mi · 10%
Main Street
6.49 mi · 7%
Chocorua Mtn Highway
1.53 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
81.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Albany
01h 06m from Berlin
Leave By
2:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Albany, 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 Albany.

BUS

Conway, New Hampshire

4 mi away
392 West Main St.
BUS

North Conway, NH

11 mi away
2760 White Mountain Highway
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Lincoln, New Hampshire

42 mi away
Main and Franklin Sts.
BUS

Plymouth, New Hampshire

47 mi away
83 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Berlin and Rochester. Straight-line distance: 81.11 mi (130.53 km).

Berlin

#1 Berlin

City in Coos County, New Hampshire, USA

Population9,813
Coordinates44.4686700, -71.1850800
Altitude311
CountryUnited States
Rochester

#2 Rochester

City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

Population31,719
Coordinates43.3045300, -70.9756200
Altitude70
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.185144, 44.468303)
End: (-70.975483, 43.304656)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 156 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.41 gal
12.92 L · about $13.45
Round trip
$26.90
6.82 gal · 25.84 L
Estimated CO2
30.3 kg one way
Round trip: 60.6 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New Hampshire · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Berlin and Rochester. The current time is 15:45:30.

Distance to Other Cities

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