How far is Bristol, NH from Rochester, NH?
The driving distance from Bristol, NH to Rochester, NH is about 52.8 miles (85 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43 miles (69.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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 01h 15m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bristol and Rochester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and Rochester.
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Start on Pleasant Street
31 m · 3 sec · Pleasant Street
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Continue on Summer Street
4.4 mi · 8 min · Summer Street
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Continue on New Hampshire Highway 104
6 mi · 10 min · New Hampshire Highway 104
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Continue straight
3.6 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto Daniel Webster Highway
1969 ft · 54 sec · Daniel Webster Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Daniel Webster Highway
36 m · 7 sec · Daniel Webster Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Daniel Webster Highway
1.5 mi · 3 min · Daniel Webster Highway
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Continue on Endicott Street North
2.1 mi · 4 min · Endicott Street North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Endicott Street East
47 m · 3 sec · Endicott Street East
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Exit the roundabout onto Endicott Street East
1.4 mi · 3 min · Endicott Street East
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Continue on Weirs Road
2 mi · 4 min · Weirs Road
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Turn left onto Lakeshore Road
4.6 mi · 7 min · Lakeshore Road
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Continue on Mount Major Highway
6.3 mi · 10 min · Mount Major Highway
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Continue on Mt. Major Highway
2.1 mi · 4 min · Mt. Major Highway
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Continue on Main Street
582 ft · 17 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto East Side Drive
93 m · 10 sec · East Side Drive
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Turn slight right onto Bay Hill Road
2180 ft · 1 min · Bay Hill Road
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Turn right onto State Route 28
1.6 mi · 3 min · State Route 28
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
741 ft · 21 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 Bristol 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.
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.
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 Bristol 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 Bristol to Rochester?
The road trip is about 52.8 miles (85 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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 26.6 miles from Bristol and 26.3 miles from Rochester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43 miles (69.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 3:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.38 one way or $14.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bristol and Mostly Sunny near Rochester.
Stop Ideas Near Gilford
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 Gilford.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Rochester. Straight-line distance: 43.01 mi (69.22 km).
#1 Bristol
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 3,156 |
| Coordinates | 43.5911900, -71.7367500 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| 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: 85 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $7.38 | $14.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.33 | $16.67 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $9.08 | $18.17 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $11.21 | $22.43 |
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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