How far is Lyndeborough, NH from Rochester, NH?

The driving distance from Lyndeborough, NH to Rochester, NH is about 71.1 miles (114.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m 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
71.12 mi
01h 33m
Flight
48.41 mi
77.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.41 mi
Kilometers
77.91 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.12 mi
Kilometers
114.45 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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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 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rochester
Sun, Apr 19, 12:48 AM EDT
Return by in Lyndeborough
Sun, Apr 19, 2:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lyndeborough
2026-04-18T23:15
Arrive Rochester
Sun, Apr 19, 12:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lyndeborough
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
Auburn
NH

Town in the U.

From Lyndeborough
35.5 mi
00h 46m
To Rochester
35.6 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
56°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Center Road

    5.6 mi · 12 min · Center Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North River Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · North River Road

  3. 3

    Continue on State Route 101

    11.2 mi · 16 min · State Route 101

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    6.3 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    6.9 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

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

    19.1 mi · 22 min

  7. 7

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

    1211 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Calef Highway

    9.7 mi · 15 min · Calef Highway

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lee Circle

    52 m · 5 sec · Calef Highway

  10. 10

    Exit the rotary onto Calef Highway

    7.7 mi · 13 min · Calef Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Gonic Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Gonic Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Columbus Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Columbus Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1684 ft · 52 sec · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Museum Way

    37 m · 5 sec · Museum Way

  15. 15

    Turn right

    17 m · 4 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lyndeborough 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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 101
24.4 mi · 34%
NH 101 East
19.1 mi · 27%
Calef Highway
17.4 mi · 24%
Center Road
5.57 mi · 8%
Gonic Road
1.9 mi · 3%
Columbus Avenue
1.28 mi · 2%
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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.7 mi
48.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auburn
00h 46m from Lyndeborough
Leave By
3:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Lyndeborough and Mostly Cloudy near Rochester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lyndeborough to Rochester?

The road trip is about 71.1 miles (114.5 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?

Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.5 miles from Lyndeborough and 35.6 miles from Rochester.

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

The direct path is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.7 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 3:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.90 one way or $19.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Lyndeborough and Mostly Cloudy near Rochester.

Stop Ideas Near Auburn

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

10 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Nashua, NH

27 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

28 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Exeter station

32 mi away
60 Lincoln Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lyndeborough and Rochester. Straight-line distance: 48.41 mi (77.91 km).

Lyndeborough

#1 Lyndeborough

City in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Population1,730
Coordinates42.9075800, -71.7664600
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Rochester

#2 Rochester

City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

Population31,719
Coordinates43.3045300, -70.9756200
Altitude70
CountryUnited States
Start: Center Road (-71.766711, 42.907486)
End: (-70.975483, 43.304656)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.51 gal
9.5 L · about $9.90
Round trip
$19.80
5.02 gal · 19 L
Estimated CO2
22.3 kg one way
Round trip: 44.6 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.90 $19.80
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.19 $22.37
Premium $4.86 $12.19 $24.39
Diesel $6.00 $15.05 $30.10

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Lyndeborough and Rochester. The current time is 23:15:42.

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.