How far is Hampton Beach, NH from Rochester, NH?
The driving distance from Hampton Beach, NH to Rochester, NH is about 35 miles (56.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
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 New Hampshire
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hampton Beach and Rochester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hampton Beach and Rochester.
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Start on the route
25 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto H Street
107 m · 21 sec · H Street
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Turn left onto Ashworth Avenue
84 m · 16 sec · Ashworth Avenue
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Turn left onto I Street
159 m · 28 sec · I Street
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Turn left onto Ocean Boulevard
1.1 km · 2 min · Ocean Boulevard
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Turn left onto Church Street
2797 ft · 49 sec · Church Street
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Turn straight onto Exeter-Hampton Expressway
3.8 mi · 6 min · Exeter-Hampton Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Portsmouth, Boston
2899 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Portsmouth, Maine, Pease International Tradeport
2454 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
1816 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Blue Star Turnpike
7 mi · 8 min · Blue Star Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Spaulding Turnpike
19 mi · 25 min · Spaulding Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Old Dover Road, Rochester
1876 ft · 1 min · Exit 11
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Turn left onto Old Dover Road
2465 ft · 1 min · Old Dover Road
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Turn right onto Columbus Avenue
1.2 km · 2 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 Hampton Beach 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.
Spaulding Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on Spaulding Turnpike
19 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Light Rain leaving Hampton Beach 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 Hampton Beach to Rochester?
The road trip is about 35 miles (56.3 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Newington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Hampton Beach and 17.7 miles from Rochester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 4:52 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.13 one way or $10.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Hampton Beach and Chance Rain Showers near Rochester.
Stop Ideas Near Newington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Dover City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newington.
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Durham–UNH station
Dover Transportation Center
Exeter station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hampton Beach and Rochester. Straight-line distance: 28.66 mi (46.12 km).
#1 Hampton Beach
Hampton Beach is a place in New Hampshire, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.9073100, -70.8120000 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| 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: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.14 | $5.13 | $10.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.75 | $5.89 | $11.78 |
| Premium | $5.22 | $6.47 | $12.93 |
| Diesel | $6.30 | $7.82 | $15.63 |
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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