How far is Bow Bog, NH from Rochester, NH?
The driving distance from Bow Bog, NH to Rochester, NH is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.8 miles (48 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Epsom, New Hampshire
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bow Bog and Rochester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bow Bog and Rochester.
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Start on Bow Bog Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Bow Bog Road
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Continue on Pine Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Pine Street
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Turn right onto West River Road
987 ft · 24 sec · West River Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
2089 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn straight onto College Park Drive
2508 ft · 1 min · College Park Drive
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Turn left onto Hooksett Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Hooksett Road
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Continue on Allenstown Road
1298 ft · 34 sec · Allenstown Road
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Turn right onto Pinewood Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Pinewood Road
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Continue on Route 28
1.3 mi · 2 min · Route 28
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Continue on Suncook Valley Highway
4.3 mi · 7 min · Suncook Valley Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Epsom Circle
11 m · 1 sec · Dover Road
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Exit the rotary onto Dover Road
4.3 mi · 7 min · Dover Road
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Continue on First New Hampshire Turnpike
7.1 mi · 12 min · First New Hampshire Turnpike
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Turn left onto Rochester Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Rochester Road
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Continue on Barrington Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Barrington Road
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Turn left onto Washington Street
7.6 mi · 14 min · Washington 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 Bow Bog 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.
Washington Street
Turn left onto Washington Street
7.62 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bow Bog and Partly Sunny near Rochester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bow Bog to Rochester?
The road trip is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Epsom is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.6 miles from Bow Bog and 19.7 miles from Rochester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.8 miles (48 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 4:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.48 one way or $10.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bow Bog and Partly Sunny near Rochester.
Stop Ideas Near Epsom
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 Epsom.
Concord, New Hampshire
Manchester, New Hampshire
Tilton, New Hampshire
Durham–UNH station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bow Bog and Rochester. Straight-line distance: 29.83 mi (48 km).
#1 Bow Bog
City in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States of America
| Population | 8,381 |
| Coordinates | 43.1206400, -71.5114600 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| 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: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.48 | $10.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.20 | $12.39 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.75 | $13.51 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $8.34 | $16.67 |
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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