How far is Colebrook, NH from Rochester, NH?
The driving distance from Colebrook, NH to Rochester, NH is about 157.6 miles (253.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112.8 miles (181.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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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 03h 08m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Colebrook and Rochester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colebrook and Rochester.
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Start on Pleasant Street
45 m · 11 sec · Pleasant Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1181 ft · 20 sec · Main Street
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Continue on US Route 3
1.6 mi · 2 min · US Route 3
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Continue on Daniel Webster Highway
8.1 mi · 12 min · Daniel Webster Highway
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Continue on US Route 3
3.3 mi · 5 min · US Route 3
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Continue on Daniel Webster Highway
12.3 mi · 18 min · Daniel Webster Highway
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Continue on State Street
1594 ft · 27 sec · State Street
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Continue on Church Street
965 ft · 26 sec · Church Street
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Continue on Main Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Lancaster Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lancaster Road
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Continue on Main Street
5.2 mi · 8 min · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
51 m · 5 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Prospect Street
6.3 mi · 9 min · Prospect Street
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Continue on Lancaster Road
2 mi · 3 min · Lancaster Road
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Continue on Daniel Webster Highway
142 m · 11 sec · Daniel Webster Highway
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Continue on Twin Mountain Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Twin Mountain Road
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Continue on US Route 3 North
6.1 mi · 9 min · US Route 3 North
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Continue on US Route 3 South
140 m · 15 sec · US Route 3 South
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Turn slight right onto US Route 3 South
1.9 mi · 3 min · US Route 3 South
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Continue on Daniel Webster Highway
7.8 mi · 12 min · Daniel Webster Highway
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Take the ramp straight
8.2 mi · 13 min
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Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
47.6 mi · 51 min · Styles Bridges Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 3, NH 11: Laconia, Tilton
1853 ft · 55 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Laconia Road
1546 ft · 47 sec · Laconia Road
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Turn right onto Tilton Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Tilton Road
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Continue on Depot Street
2.9 mi · 5 min · Depot Street
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Continue on Main Street
1094 ft · 31 sec · Main Street
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Continue on State Route 140
1135 ft · 34 sec · State Route 140
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Continue on Gilmanton Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Gilmanton Road
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Continue on New Hampshire Route 140
10 mi · 18 min · New Hampshire Route 140
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Continue on Frank C. Gilman Highway
3.7 mi · 7 min · Frank C. Gilman Highway
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Continue on Factory Street
2617 ft · 1 min · Factory Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
3036 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
605 ft · 17 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 Colebrook 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.
Styles Bridges Highway
Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
47.6 mi · 00h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Colebrook and Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers near Rochester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Colebrook to Rochester?
The road trip is about 157.6 miles (253.7 km) and usually takes 03h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Woodstock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.7 miles from Colebrook and 79 miles from Rochester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112.8 miles (181.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:44 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.93 one way or $43.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Colebrook and Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers near Rochester.
Stop Ideas Near Woodstock
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 Woodstock.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colebrook and Rochester. Straight-line distance: 112.85 mi (181.61 km).
#1 Colebrook
City in Coös County, New Hampshire, United States of America
| Population | 2,134 |
| Coordinates | 44.8944900, -71.4959200 |
| Altitude | 313 |
| 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: 254 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 57m |
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 | $21.93 | $43.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $24.78 | $49.56 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $27.01 | $54.02 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $33.34 | $66.69 |
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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