How far is Deerfield, NH from Rochester, NH?

The driving distance from Deerfield, NH to Rochester, NH is about 101.1 miles (162.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.5 miles (115.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
101.09 mi
02h 00m
Flight
71.54 mi
115.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.54 mi
Kilometers
115.14 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.09 mi
Kilometers
162.69 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rochester
Fri, Nov 6, 9:42 PM EST
Return by in Deerfield
Fri, Nov 6, 11:43 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Deerfield
2026-11-06T19:41
Arrive Rochester
Fri, Nov 6, 9:42 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EST

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

Leave by
2:28 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Deerfield
9:30 PM EST
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
New Hampton
NH

Human settlement in Belknap County, New Hampshire, United States of America

From Deerfield
50.5 mi
01h 00m
To Rochester
50.6 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Friday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 12:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Gale River Loop Road

    2630 ft · 2 min · Gale River Loop Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Gale River Loop Road

    1.3 mi · 5 min · Gale River Loop Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Daniel Webster Highway

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    8.2 mi · 13 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    47.6 mi · 51 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 3, NH 11: Laconia, Tilton

    1853 ft · 55 sec

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Laconia Road

    1546 ft · 47 sec · Laconia Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Tilton Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Tilton Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Depot Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Depot Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    1094 ft · 31 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on State Route 140

    1135 ft · 34 sec · State Route 140

  12. 12

    Continue on Gilmanton Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Gilmanton Road

  13. 13

    Continue on New Hampshire Route 140

    10 mi · 18 min · New Hampshire Route 140

  14. 14

    Continue on Frank C. Gilman Highway

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Frank C. Gilman Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Factory Street

    2617 ft · 1 min · Factory Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    3036 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    605 ft · 17 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout

    14.7 mi · 23 min

  19. 19

    Continue on North Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on North Main Street

    38 m · 3 sec · North Main Street

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Strafford Square Roundabout

    39 m · 3 sec · North Main Street

  22. 22

    Exit the rotary onto North Main Street

    2289 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn slight left

    46 m · 4 sec

  24. 24

    Turn slight left onto Wakefield Street

    42 m · 5 sec · Wakefield Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Museum Way

    37 m · 5 sec · Museum Way

  26. 26

    Turn right

    17 m · 4 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Deerfield 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
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
0 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Styles Bridges Highway
47.6 mi · 47%
Main Street
15.6 mi · 15%
Daniel Webster Highway
12.8 mi · 13%
New Hampshire Route 140
10 mi · 10%
Frank C. Gilman Highway
3.7 mi · 4%
Depot Street
2.88 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.6 mi
71.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Hampton
01h 00m from Deerfield
Leave By
2:28 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy leaving Deerfield and Chance Rain Showers near Rochester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 101.1 miles (162.7 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?

New Hampton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.5 miles from Deerfield and 50.6 miles from Rochester.

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

The direct path is about 71.5 miles (115.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:28 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.77 one way or $29.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy around Deerfield and Chance Rain Showers near Rochester.

Stop Ideas Near New Hampton

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

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

BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

2 mi away
325 Route 104
BUS

Plymouth, New Hampshire

17 mi away
83 Main St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

18 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

45 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Deerfield and Rochester. Straight-line distance: 71.54 mi (115.14 km).

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#1 Deerfield

Deerfield is a place in New Hampshire, United States.

Population0
Coordinates44.2306200, -71.6170300
Altitude480
CountryUnited States
Rochester

#2 Rochester

City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

Population31,719
Coordinates43.3045300, -70.9756200
Altitude70
CountryUnited States
Start: Gale River Loop Road (-71.613456, 44.229926)
End: (-70.975483, 43.304656)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.57 gal
13.5 L · about $14.77
Round trip
$29.55
7.14 gal · 27 L
Estimated CO2
31.7 kg one way
Round trip: 63.5 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.14 $14.77 $29.55
Mid-grade $4.75 $16.96 $33.92
Premium $5.22 $18.62 $37.24
Diesel $6.30 $22.51 $45.01

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Deerfield and Rochester. The current time is 19:41:58.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.