How far is Franconia, NH from Rochester, NH?
The driving distance from Franconia, NH to Rochester, NH is about 98.5 miles (158.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.5 miles (119.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 45m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 52m.
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.
Human settlement in Belknap County, New Hampshire, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Franconia and Rochester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franconia and Rochester.
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Start on Easton Road
129 m · 12 sec · Easton Road
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Take the ramp right
1530 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway
4.1 mi · 4 min · Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on Franconia Notch Parkway
7.6 mi · 12 min · Franconia Notch Parkway
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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 Franconia 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 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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain Showers leaving Franconia 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 Franconia to Rochester?
The road trip is about 98.5 miles (158.6 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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 49.2 miles from Franconia and 49.3 miles from Rochester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.5 miles (119.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 2:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.73 one way or $27.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain Showers around Franconia and Mostly Sunny near Rochester.
Stop Ideas Near New Hampton
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 New Hampton.
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Concord, New Hampshire
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franconia and Rochester. Straight-line distance: 74.48 mi (119.86 km).
#1 Franconia
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 1,116 |
| Coordinates | 44.2270100, -71.7478600 |
| Altitude | 285 |
| 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: 159 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $13.73 | $27.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $15.51 | $31.02 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $16.91 | $33.81 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $20.87 | $41.74 |
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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