How far is Hinsdale, NH from Rochester, NH?

The driving distance from Hinsdale, NH to Rochester, NH is about 107.1 miles (172.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.3 miles (135.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 23m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
107.04 mi
02h 11m
Flight
84.28 mi
135.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.28 mi
Kilometers
135.63 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.04 mi
Kilometers
172.27 km
Drive Time
02h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rochester
Wed, May 13, 4:09 PM EDT
Return by in Hinsdale
Wed, May 13, 6:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hinsdale
2026-05-13T13:57
Arrive Rochester
Wed, May 13, 4:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hinsdale
9:30 PM EDT
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
Henniker
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Hinsdale
53.3 mi
01h 05m
To Rochester
53.7 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
58°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on River Road

    12 m · 2 sec · River Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1552 ft · 44 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Chesterfield Road

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Chesterfield Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Route 63

    3.6 mi · 9 min · Route 63

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Franklin Pierce Highway

    8.3 mi · 12 min · Franklin Pierce Highway

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Franklin Pierce Highway

    41 m · 2 sec · Franklin Pierce Highway

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Franklin Pierce Highway

    1 km · 1 min · Franklin Pierce Highway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Route 9

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Route 9

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Hillsborough, Henniker

    11.5 mi · 17 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Route 9

    6.7 mi · 9 min · Route 9

  11. 11

    Continue on Keene Road

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Keene Road

  12. 12

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Franklin Pierce Highway

    16.3 mi · 22 min · Franklin Pierce Highway

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    8.3 mi · 10 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Route 3-A

    1701 ft · 41 sec · Route 3-A

  16. 16

    Continue on South Main Street

    128 m · 10 sec · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 North

    2524 ft · 54 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  19. 19

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    2718 ft · 42 sec · Styles Bridges Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 393 East, US 4 East, US 202 East: Loudon, Portsmouth

    2452 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  22. 22

    Continue on Loudon Road

    904 ft · 17 sec · Loudon Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Dover Road

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Dover Road

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Epsom Circle

    76 m · 6 sec · Dover Road

  25. 25

    Exit the rotary onto Dover Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Dover Road

  26. 26

    Continue on First New Hampshire Turnpike

    7.1 mi · 12 min · First New Hampshire Turnpike

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Rochester Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Rochester Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Barrington Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Barrington Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    7.6 mi · 14 min · Washington Street

  30. 30

    Exit the rotary onto North Main Street

    2289 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  31. 31

    Turn slight left

    46 m · 4 sec

  32. 32

    Turn slight left onto Wakefield Street

    42 m · 5 sec · Wakefield Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Museum Way

    37 m · 5 sec · Museum Way

  34. 34

    Turn right

    17 m · 4 sec

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hinsdale and Rochester.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
35 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Franklin Pierce Highway
33.6 mi · 31%
Hillsborough
11.5 mi · 11%
Dover Road
9.19 mi · 9%
Route 9
7.95 mi · 7%
Washington Street
7.62 mi · 7%
First New Hampshire Turnpike
7.08 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Franklin Pierce Highway

Turn straight onto Franklin Pierce Highway

16.3 mi · 00h 22m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.8 mi
84.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Henniker
01h 05m from Hinsdale
Leave By
2:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Hinsdale and Mostly Cloudy then 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 Hinsdale to Rochester?

The road trip is about 107.1 miles (172.3 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?

Henniker is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.3 miles from Hinsdale and 53.7 miles from Rochester.

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

The direct path is about 84.3 miles (135.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 2:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.91 one way or $29.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Hinsdale and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Rochester.

Stop Ideas Near Henniker

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

24 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

36 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

37 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Nashua, NH

50 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hinsdale and Rochester. Straight-line distance: 84.28 mi (135.63 km).

Hinsdale

#1 Hinsdale

Town in Cheshire County, New Hampshire

Population3,906
Coordinates42.7861900, -72.4864800
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Rochester

#2 Rochester

City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

Population31,719
Coordinates43.3045300, -70.9756200
Altitude70
CountryUnited States
Start: River Road (-72.486639, 42.786313)
End: (-70.975483, 43.304656)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 172 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.78 gal
14.3 L · about $14.91
Round trip
$29.82
7.56 gal · 28.6 L
Estimated CO2
33.6 kg one way
Round trip: 67.2 kg / 148 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $14.91 $29.82
Mid-grade $4.46 $16.85 $33.69
Premium $4.86 $18.36 $36.73
Diesel $6.00 $22.67 $45.34

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Hinsdale and Rochester. The current time is 13:57:12.

Distance to Other Cities

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