How far is Lebanon, NH from Rochester, NH?

The driving distance from Lebanon, NH to Rochester, NH is about 94.5 miles (152.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.1 miles (109.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m 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
94.52 mi
01h 47m
Flight
68.11 mi
109.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.11 mi
Kilometers
109.61 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.52 mi
Kilometers
152.11 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rochester
Wed, May 13, 4:23 PM EDT
Return by in Lebanon
Wed, May 13, 6:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lebanon
2026-05-13T14:35
Arrive Rochester
Wed, May 13, 4:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lebanon
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
Hopkinton
NH

Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire

From Lebanon
47.5 mi
00h 53m
To Rochester
47 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
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 Lebanon and Rochester.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Park Street

    90 m · 13 sec · South Park Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Park Street

    41 m · 4 sec · East Park Street

  3. 3

    Continue on East Park Street

    608 ft · 18 sec · East Park Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight

    66 m · 7 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Park Street

    19 m · 2 sec · West Park Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Hanover Street

    90 m · 11 sec · Hanover Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Hanover Street

    1953 ft · 55 sec · Hanover Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Hanover Street

    1559 ft · 36 sec · Hanover Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right toward I 89 South, NH 10 South

    1314 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    56.3 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Route 3-A

    1701 ft · 41 sec · Route 3-A

  12. 12

    Continue on South Main Street

    128 m · 10 sec · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 North

    2524 ft · 54 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  15. 15

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    2718 ft · 42 sec · Styles Bridges Highway

  16. 16

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

    2452 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Loudon Road

    904 ft · 17 sec · Loudon Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Dover Road

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Dover Road

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Epsom Circle

    76 m · 6 sec · Dover Road

  21. 21

    Exit the rotary onto Dover Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Dover Road

  22. 22

    Continue on First New Hampshire Turnpike

    7.1 mi · 12 min · First New Hampshire Turnpike

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Rochester Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Rochester Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Barrington Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Barrington Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    7.6 mi · 14 min · Washington Street

  26. 26

    Exit the rotary onto North Main Street

    2289 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn slight left

    46 m · 4 sec

  28. 28

    Turn slight left onto Wakefield Street

    42 m · 5 sec · Wakefield Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Museum Way

    37 m · 5 sec · Museum Way

  30. 30

    Turn right

    17 m · 4 sec

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lebanon 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
31 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 South
56.6 mi · 60%
Dover Road
9.19 mi · 10%
Washington Street
7.62 mi · 8%
First New Hampshire Turnpike
7.08 mi · 7%
I 393 East
4.85 mi · 5%
Barrington Road
3.57 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 89 South

Merge slight left

56.3 mi · 01h 06m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.4 mi
68.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hopkinton
00h 53m from Lebanon
Leave By
2:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Lebanon 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 Lebanon to Rochester?

The road trip is about 94.5 miles (152.1 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?

Hopkinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.5 miles from Lebanon and 47 miles from Rochester.

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

The direct path is about 68.1 miles (109.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.18 one way or $26.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hopkinton

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

12 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

28 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

30 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Nashua, NH

47 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lebanon and Rochester. Straight-line distance: 68.11 mi (109.61 km).

Lebanon

#1 Lebanon

City in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States

Population13,808
Coordinates43.6422900, -72.2517600
Altitude178
CountryUnited States
Rochester

#2 Rochester

City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

Population31,719
Coordinates43.3045300, -70.9756200
Altitude70
CountryUnited States
Start: South Park Street (-72.251716, 43.641952)
End: (-70.975483, 43.304656)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 152 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.34 gal
12.63 L · about $13.18
Round trip
$26.35
6.68 gal · 25.26 L
Estimated CO2
29.7 kg one way
Round trip: 59.4 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $13.18 $26.35
Mid-grade $4.46 $14.89 $29.77
Premium $4.86 $16.23 $32.45
Diesel $6.00 $20.03 $40.06

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 Lebanon and Rochester. The current time is 14:35:45.

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.