How far is Francestown, NH from Rochester, NH?
The driving distance from Francestown, NH to Rochester, NH is about 68.4 miles (110 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.5 miles (76.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m 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 33m.
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.
Town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Francestown and Rochester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Francestown and Rochester.
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Start on New Boston Road
3.3 mi · 7 min · New Boston Road
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Continue on Francestown Road
4 mi · 8 min · Francestown Road
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Turn left onto Depot Street
1156 ft · 37 sec · Depot Street
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Turn left onto River Road
4.7 mi · 9 min · River Road
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Continue on New Boston Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · New Boston Road
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Continue on Pleasant Street
1982 ft · 58 sec · Pleasant Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
7 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Exit the rotary onto Main Street
41 m · 5 sec · Main Street
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Continue on South Mast Street
3219 ft · 2 min · South Mast Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Mast Street
31 m · 3 sec · South Mast Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Mast Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Mast Street
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Continue on Mast Road
4.3 mi · 9 min · Mast Road
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Turn left onto Pinard Street
1225 ft · 34 sec · Pinard Street
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Continue on Nazaire Biron Bridge
905 ft · 25 sec · Nazaire Biron Bridge
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Continue on Kelley Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Kelley Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Coolidge Avenue
757 ft · 23 sec · Coolidge Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Amory Street
154 m · 16 sec · Amory Street
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Continue on West Bridge Street
2 mi · 5 min · West Bridge Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 93 South
2288 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1672 ft · 26 sec
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Take the exit slight left toward NH 101 East: Seacoast, Portsmouth
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right
18.3 mi · 21 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 Francestown and Rochester.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
NH 101 East
Merge slight right
18.3 mi · 00h 21m
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 Cloudy leaving Francestown and Mostly Cloudy near Rochester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Francestown to Rochester?
The road trip is about 68.4 miles (110 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?
Candia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32 miles from Francestown and 36.4 miles from Rochester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.5 miles (76.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 3:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.51 one way or $19.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Francestown and Mostly Cloudy near Rochester.
Stop Ideas Near Candia
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 Candia.
Manchester, New Hampshire
Concord, New Hampshire
Durham–UNH station
Exeter station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Francestown and Rochester. Straight-line distance: 47.53 mi (76.5 km).
#1 Francestown
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 1,580 |
| Coordinates | 42.9875800, -71.8125800 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| 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: 110 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $9.51 | $19.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $10.74 | $21.48 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $11.71 | $23.42 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $14.45 | $28.91 |
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 · Apr 19, 2026
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