How far is Charlestown, NH from Rochester, NH?
The driving distance from Charlestown, NH to Rochester, NH is about 104.5 miles (168.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73 miles (117.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 34m 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 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Merrimack County, New Hampshire
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Charlestown and Rochester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charlestown and Rochester.
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Start on Sullivan Street
28 m · 3 sec · Sullivan Street
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Continue on Sullivan Street
44 m · 7 sec · Sullivan Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
963 ft · 16 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Claremont Road
7.4 mi · 11 min · Claremont Road
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Continue on Charlestown Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Charlestown Road
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Continue on West Pleasant Street
1.3 km · 1 min · West Pleasant Street
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Turn right onto Glidden Street
631 ft · 29 sec · Glidden Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Broad Street
158 m · 13 sec · Broad Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Broad Street
867 ft · 15 sec · Broad Street
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Continue on Washington Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · Washington Street
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Continue on State Route 11
2.3 mi · 3 min · State Route 11
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Continue on John Stark Highway
4.6 mi · 5 min · John Stark Highway
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Continue on Elm Street
946 ft · 14 sec · Elm Street
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Continue on Maple Street
1358 ft · 41 sec · Maple Street
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Turn left onto Cross Street
144 m · 21 sec · Cross Street
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Turn right onto Canal Street
554 ft · 26 sec · Canal Street
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Turn right onto Sunapee Street
2.8 mi · 6 min · Sunapee Street
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Turn straight onto State Route 11
2.5 mi · 4 min · State Route 11
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Continue on Route 11
2097 ft · 60 sec · Route 11
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Continue on State Route 11
4.7 mi · 8 min · State Route 11
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Take the exit slight right
32.3 mi · 37 min
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Continue straight
3 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Route 3-A
1701 ft · 41 sec · Route 3-A
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Continue on South Main Street
128 m · 10 sec · South Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 North
2524 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike
1.7 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike
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Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
2718 ft · 42 sec · Styles Bridges Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 393 East, US 4 East, US 202 East: Loudon, Portsmouth
2452 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
4.4 mi · 6 min
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Continue on Loudon Road
904 ft · 17 sec · Loudon Road
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Continue on Dover Road
4.9 mi · 8 min · Dover Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Epsom Circle
76 m · 6 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 Charlestown 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 11
Take the exit slight right
32.3 mi · 00h 37m
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 Charlestown 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 Charlestown to Rochester?
The road trip is about 104.5 miles (168.1 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?
Contoocook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.9 miles from Charlestown and 52.6 miles from Rochester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73 miles (117.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.5 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 1:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.56 one way or $29.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Charlestown and Mostly Sunny near Rochester.
Stop Ideas Near Contoocook
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 Contoocook.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Charlestown and Rochester. Straight-line distance: 73.03 mi (117.53 km).
#1 Charlestown
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 5,032 |
| Coordinates | 43.2386900, -72.4245300 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| 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: 168 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
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 | $14.56 | $29.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $16.45 | $32.89 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $17.93 | $35.85 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $22.13 | $44.26 |
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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