How far is Danbury, NH from Rochester, NH?

The driving distance from Danbury, NH to Rochester, NH is about 62.1 miles (100 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47 miles (75.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
62.12 mi
01h 28m
Flight
47.03 mi
75.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.03 mi
Kilometers
75.68 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.12 mi
Kilometers
99.98 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rochester
Tue, May 12, 9:34 PM EDT
Return by in Danbury
Tue, May 12, 11:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Danbury
2026-05-12T20:06
Arrive Rochester
Tue, May 12, 9:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Danbury
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 Danbury
31.2 mi
00h 44m
To Rochester
30.9 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
59°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ragged Mountain Highway

    8.2 mi · 14 min · Ragged Mountain Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Pleasant Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1048 ft · 31 sec · Pleasant Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Summer Street

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Summer Street

  5. 5

    Continue on New Hampshire Highway 104

    6 mi · 10 min · New Hampshire Highway 104

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Daniel Webster Highway

    1969 ft · 54 sec · Daniel Webster Highway

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Daniel Webster Highway

    36 m · 7 sec · Daniel Webster Highway

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Daniel Webster Highway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Endicott Street North

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Endicott Street North

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Endicott Street East

    47 m · 3 sec · Endicott Street East

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Endicott Street East

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Endicott Street East

  13. 13

    Continue on Weirs Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Weirs Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Lakeshore Road

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Lakeshore Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Mount Major Highway

    6.3 mi · 10 min · Mount Major Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Mt. Major Highway

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Mt. Major Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    582 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Side Drive

    93 m · 10 sec · East Side Drive

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto Bay Hill Road

    2180 ft · 1 min · Bay Hill Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto State Route 28

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Route 28

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    741 ft · 21 sec

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout

    14.7 mi · 23 min

  23. 23

    Continue on North Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  24. 24

    Continue on North Main Street

    38 m · 3 sec · North Main Street

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Strafford Square Roundabout

    39 m · 3 sec · North Main Street

  26. 26

    Exit the rotary onto North Main Street

    2289 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn slight left

    46 m · 4 sec

  28. 28

    Turn slight left onto Wakefield Street

    42 m · 5 sec · Wakefield Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Museum Way

    37 m · 5 sec · Museum Way

  30. 30

    Turn right

    17 m · 4 sec

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Danbury 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
31 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
0 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 28
16.5 mi · 27%
New Hampshire Highway 104
9.54 mi · 15%
Ragged Mountain Highway
8.18 mi · 13%
Mount Major Highway
6.28 mi · 10%
Lakeshore Road
4.62 mi · 7%
Summer Street
4.44 mi · 7%
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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
47 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gilford
00h 44m from Danbury
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Sunny leaving Danbury and Sunny near Rochester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Danbury to Rochester?

The road trip is about 62.1 miles (100 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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 31.2 miles from Danbury and 30.9 miles from Rochester.

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

The direct path is about 47 miles (75.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.64 one way or $17.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Sunny around Danbury and 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 Danbury and Rochester. Straight-line distance: 47.03 mi (75.68 km).

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#1 Danbury

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population1,236
Coordinates43.5256300, -71.8617500
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Rochester

#2 Rochester

City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

Population31,719
Coordinates43.3045300, -70.9756200
Altitude70
CountryUnited States
Start: Ragged Mountain Highway (-71.861764, 43.525611)
End: (-70.975483, 43.304656)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.19 gal
8.3 L · about $8.64
Round trip
$17.28
4.38 gal · 16.6 L
Estimated CO2
19.5 kg one way
Round trip: 38.9 kg / 86 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.64 $17.28
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.76 $19.52
Premium $4.86 $10.64 $21.28
Diesel $6.00 $13.13 $26.27

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Danbury and Rochester. The current time is 20:06:01.

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.