How far is Bridgewater, NH from Rochester, NH?

The driving distance from Bridgewater, NH to Rochester, NH is about 56.8 miles (91.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.6 miles (71.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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
56.77 mi
01h 22m
Flight
44.58 mi
71.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.58 mi
Kilometers
71.75 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.77 mi
Kilometers
91.37 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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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 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rochester
Thu, Apr 23, 3:54 AM EDT
Return by in Bridgewater
Thu, Apr 23, 5:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bridgewater
2026-04-23T02:32
Arrive Rochester
Thu, Apr 23, 3:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bridgewater
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
Gilford
NH

Town of the United States

From Bridgewater
28.5 mi
00h 41m
To Rochester
28.2 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bridgewater and Rochester.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bridgewater and Rochester.

  1. 1

    Start on Whittemore Point Road South

    71 m · 11 sec · Whittemore Point Road South

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mayhew Turnpike

    1715 ft · 37 sec · Mayhew Turnpike

  3. 3

    Continue on Lake Street

    3.4 mi · 7 min · Lake Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1002 ft · 28 sec · Pleasant Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Summer Street

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Summer Street

  6. 6

    Continue on New Hampshire Highway 104

    6 mi · 10 min · New Hampshire Highway 104

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Daniel Webster Highway

    1969 ft · 54 sec · Daniel Webster Highway

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Daniel Webster Highway

    36 m · 7 sec · Daniel Webster Highway

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Daniel Webster Highway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Endicott Street North

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Endicott Street North

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Endicott Street East

    47 m · 3 sec · Endicott Street East

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Endicott Street East

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Endicott Street East

  14. 14

    Continue on Weirs Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Weirs Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Lakeshore Road

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Lakeshore Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Mount Major Highway

    6.3 mi · 10 min · Mount Major Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Mt. Major Highway

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Mt. Major Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    582 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Side Drive

    93 m · 10 sec · East Side Drive

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Bay Hill Road

    2180 ft · 1 min · Bay Hill Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto State Route 28

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Route 28

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    741 ft · 21 sec

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout

    14.7 mi · 23 min

  24. 24

    Continue on North Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on North Main Street

    38 m · 3 sec · North Main Street

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Strafford Square Roundabout

    39 m · 3 sec · North Main Street

  27. 27

    Exit the rotary onto North Main Street

    2289 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn slight left

    46 m · 4 sec

  29. 29

    Turn slight left onto Wakefield Street

    42 m · 5 sec · Wakefield Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Museum Way

    37 m · 5 sec · Museum Way

  31. 31

    Turn right

    17 m · 4 sec

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bridgewater 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
32 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
0 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 28
16.5 mi · 29%
New Hampshire Highway 104
9.54 mi · 17%
Mount Major Highway
6.28 mi · 11%
Lakeshore Road
4.62 mi · 8%
Summer Street
4.44 mi · 8%
Lake Street
3.39 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

State Route 28

Exit the roundabout

14.7 mi · 00h 23m

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
01h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
44.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gilford
00h 41m from Bridgewater
Leave By
3:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bridgewater 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 Bridgewater to Rochester?

The road trip is about 56.8 miles (91.4 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Gilford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.5 miles from Bridgewater and 28.2 miles from Rochester.

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

The direct path is about 44.6 miles (71.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 3:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.89 one way or $15.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bridgewater and Partly Sunny near Rochester.

Stop Ideas Near Gilford

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

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

BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

17 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

20 mi away
325 Route 104
BUS

Plymouth, New Hampshire

33 mi away
83 Main St.
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

39 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bridgewater and Rochester. Straight-line distance: 44.58 mi (71.75 km).

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#1 Bridgewater

Town in New Hampshire

Population1,082
Coordinates43.6384100, -71.7364700
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Rochester

#2 Rochester

City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

Population31,719
Coordinates43.3045300, -70.9756200
Altitude70
CountryUnited States
Start: Whittemore Point Road South (-71.736473, 43.638404)
End: (-70.975483, 43.304656)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2 gal
7.58 L · about $7.89
Round trip
$15.78
4 gal · 15.16 L
Estimated CO2
17.8 kg one way
Round trip: 35.5 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.89 $15.78
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.91 $17.83
Premium $4.86 $9.72 $19.43
Diesel $6.00 $11.99 $23.99

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bridgewater and Rochester. The current time is 02:32:03.

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.