How far is Dublin, NH from Rochester, NH?
The driving distance from Dublin, NH to Rochester, NH is about 86.1 miles (138.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61.3 miles (98.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.
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.
The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dublin and Rochester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dublin and Rochester.
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Start on New Harrisville Road
8 m · 1 sec · New Harrisville Road
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Continue on Dublin Road
159 m · 20 sec · Dublin Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Route 101
3.5 mi · 6 min · State Route 101
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Continue on Peterborough Bypass
1.8 mi · 3 min · Peterborough Bypass
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Peterborough Bypass
24 m · 2 sec · Peterborough Bypass
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Exit the roundabout onto Peterborough Bypass
3157 ft · 1 min · Peterborough Bypass
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Continue on Wilton Road
4 mi · 7 min · Wilton Road
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Continue on Gibbons Highway
9.3 mi · 15 min · Gibbons Highway
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Continue on Elm Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Elm Street
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Turn right onto State Route 101
11.3 mi · 16 min · State Route 101
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Continue straight
6.3 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right
6.9 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right to continue on NH 101 East: Portsmouth, Seacoast
19.1 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 125: Epping, Kingston
1211 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Calef Highway
9.7 mi · 15 min · Calef Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lee Circle
52 m · 5 sec · Calef Highway
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Exit the rotary onto Calef Highway
7.7 mi · 13 min · Calef Highway
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Continue on Gonic Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Gonic Road
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Continue on Columbus Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Columbus Avenue
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1684 ft · 52 sec · South Main 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 Dublin 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.
NH 101 East
Keep slight right to continue on NH 101 East: Portsmouth, Seacoast
19.1 mi · 00h 22m
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 Dublin 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 Dublin to Rochester?
The road trip is about 86.1 miles (138.6 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?
Manchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43 miles from Dublin and 43.1 miles from Rochester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61.3 miles (98.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.8 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 2:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.99 one way or $23.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dublin and Mostly Sunny near Rochester.
Stop Ideas Near Manchester
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 Manchester.
Manchester, New Hampshire
Nashua, NH
Concord, New Hampshire
Haverhill station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dublin and Rochester. Straight-line distance: 61.3 mi (98.66 km).
#1 Dublin
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 1,555 |
| Coordinates | 42.9075800, -72.0625800 |
| Altitude | 454 |
| 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: 139 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $11.99 | $23.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $13.55 | $27.10 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $14.77 | $29.54 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $18.23 | $36.46 |
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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