How far is Hollis, NH from Rochester, NH?

The driving distance from Hollis, NH to Rochester, NH is about 64.2 miles (103.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.7 miles (80 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
64.21 mi
01h 20m
Flight
49.73 mi
80.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.73 mi
Kilometers
80.03 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.21 mi
Kilometers
103.34 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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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 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rochester
Sat, May 2, 6:15 PM EDT
Return by in Hollis
Sat, May 2, 7:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hollis
2026-05-02T16:55
Arrive Rochester
Sat, May 2, 6:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hollis
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
Candia
NH

Town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America

From Hollis
32.1 mi
00h 40m
To Rochester
32.1 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
55°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Proctor Hill Road

    17 m · 3 sec · Proctor Hill Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Ash Street

    2243 ft · 1 min · Ash Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Broad Street

    3.9 mi · 8 min · Broad Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Broad Street

    36 m · 3 sec · Broad Street

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Broad Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Broad Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto US 3: Merrimack, Manchester

    1291 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike

    12.6 mi · 16 min · Everett Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 293 South, NH 101 East: Exeter, Portsmouth

    2925 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on NH 101 East: Portsmouth, Seacoast

    19.1 mi · 22 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 125: Epping, Kingston

    1211 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Calef Highway

    9.7 mi · 15 min · Calef Highway

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lee Circle

    52 m · 5 sec · Calef Highway

  14. 14

    Exit the rotary onto Calef Highway

    7.7 mi · 13 min · Calef Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Gonic Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Gonic Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Columbus Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Columbus Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1684 ft · 52 sec · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Museum Way

    37 m · 5 sec · Museum Way

  19. 19

    Turn right

    17 m · 4 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NH 101 East
19.1 mi · 30%
Calef Highway
17.4 mi · 27%
Everett Turnpike
12.6 mi · 20%
Broad Street
5.47 mi · 9%
I 293 South
5.18 mi · 8%
Gonic Road
1.9 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.5 mi
49.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Candia
00h 40m from Hollis
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hollis 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 Hollis to Rochester?

The road trip is about 64.2 miles (103.3 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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 32.1 miles from Hollis and 32.1 miles from Rochester.

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

The direct path is about 49.7 miles (80 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.96 one way or $17.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hollis and Mostly Sunny near Rochester.

Stop Ideas Near Candia

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

18 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

26 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

28 mi away
3 Depot Road
RAIL

Exeter station

28 mi away
60 Lincoln Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hollis and Rochester. Straight-line distance: 49.73 mi (80.03 km).

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#1 Hollis

Town in Oklahoma

Population8,123
Coordinates42.7431400, -71.5917400
Altitude123
CountryUnited States
Rochester

#2 Rochester

City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

Population31,719
Coordinates43.3045300, -70.9756200
Altitude70
CountryUnited States
Start: Proctor Hill Road (-71.591699, 42.742997)
End: (-70.975483, 43.304656)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 103 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.27 gal
8.58 L · about $8.96
Round trip
$17.91
4.54 gal · 17.16 L
Estimated CO2
20.2 kg one way
Round trip: 40.3 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.96 $17.91
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.12 $20.23
Premium $4.86 $11.03 $22.06
Diesel $6.00 $13.61 $27.23

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Hollis and Rochester. The current time is 16:55:24.

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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.