How far is Mason, NH from Rochester, NH?

The driving distance from Mason, NH to Rochester, NH is about 77.1 miles (124.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m 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
77.14 mi
01h 38m
Flight
55.74 mi
89.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.74 mi
Kilometers
89.71 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.14 mi
Kilometers
124.15 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rochester
Tue, May 12, 9:23 PM EDT
Return by in Mason
Tue, May 12, 11:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mason
2026-05-12T19:45
Arrive Rochester
Tue, May 12, 9:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mason
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 Mason
37.2 mi
00h 49m
To Rochester
40 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
59°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Darling Hill Road

    49 m · 4 sec · Darling Hill Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Valley Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Valley Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Depot Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Depot Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Brookline Road

    3.4 mi · 8 min · Brookline Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Mason Road

    2 mi · 5 min · Mason Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Route 13

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Route 13

  7. 7

    Continue on NH Route 13

    1.6 mi · 3 min · NH Route 13

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    1996 ft · 55 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    7.4 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    6.3 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    6.9 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

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

    19.1 mi · 22 min

  13. 13

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

    1211 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Calef Highway

    9.7 mi · 15 min · Calef Highway

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lee Circle

    52 m · 5 sec · Calef Highway

  16. 16

    Exit the rotary onto Calef Highway

    7.7 mi · 13 min · Calef Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Gonic Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Gonic Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Columbus Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Columbus Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1684 ft · 52 sec · South Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Museum Way

    37 m · 5 sec · Museum Way

  21. 21

    Turn right

    17 m · 4 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mason 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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NH Route 13
22.6 mi · 29%
NH 101 East
19.1 mi · 25%
Calef Highway
17.4 mi · 23%
Route 13
4.37 mi · 6%
Brookline Road
3.44 mi · 4%
Mason Road
1.98 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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.4 mi
55.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auburn
00h 49m from Mason
Leave By
3:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mason and Sunny near Rochester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 77.1 miles (124.1 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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 37.2 miles from Mason and 40 miles from Rochester.

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

The direct path is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.4 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 3:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.73 one way or $21.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mason and Sunny 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 Mason and Rochester. Straight-line distance: 55.74 mi (89.71 km).

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#1 Mason

Human settlement in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Population1,433
Coordinates42.7437000, -71.7689600
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Rochester

#2 Rochester

City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

Population31,719
Coordinates43.3045300, -70.9756200
Altitude70
CountryUnited States
Start: Darling Hill Road (-71.768703, 42.743761)
End: (-70.975483, 43.304656)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.72 gal
10.3 L · about $10.73
Round trip
$21.46
5.44 gal · 20.6 L
Estimated CO2
24.2 kg one way
Round trip: 48.3 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.73 $21.46
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.12 $24.25
Premium $4.86 $13.21 $26.43
Diesel $6.00 $16.31 $32.62

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Mason and Rochester. The current time is 19:45:17.

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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.