How far is Meredith, NH from Rochester, NH?

The driving distance from Meredith, NH to Rochester, NH is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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
39.87 mi
00h 59m
Flight
35.88 mi
57.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.88 mi
Kilometers
57.74 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.87 mi
Kilometers
64.16 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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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 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rochester
Tue, May 12, 11:33 PM EDT
Return by in Meredith
Wed, May 13, 12:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meredith
2026-05-12T22:33
Arrive Rochester
Tue, May 12, 11:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Meredith
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
Alton
NH

Town in New Hampshire (United States)

From Meredith
20.1 mi
00h 29m
To Rochester
19.8 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 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 Meredith and Rochester.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    18 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left

    31 m · 14 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    25 m · 8 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right

    24 m · 10 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Main Street

    82 m · 17 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Daniel Webster Highway

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Daniel Webster Highway

    36 m · 7 sec · Daniel Webster Highway

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Daniel Webster Highway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Endicott Street North

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Endicott Street North

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Endicott Street East

    47 m · 3 sec · Endicott Street East

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Endicott Street East

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Endicott Street East

  12. 12

    Continue on Weirs Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Weirs Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Lakeshore Road

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Lakeshore Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Mount Major Highway

    6.3 mi · 10 min · Mount Major Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Mt. Major Highway

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Mt. Major Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    582 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Side Drive

    93 m · 10 sec · East Side Drive

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Bay Hill Road

    2180 ft · 1 min · Bay Hill Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto State Route 28

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Route 28

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    741 ft · 21 sec

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout

    14.7 mi · 23 min

  22. 22

    Continue on North Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on North Main Street

    38 m · 3 sec · North Main Street

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Strafford Square Roundabout

    39 m · 3 sec · North Main Street

  25. 25

    Exit the rotary onto North Main Street

    2289 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn slight left

    46 m · 4 sec

  27. 27

    Turn slight left onto Wakefield Street

    42 m · 5 sec · Wakefield Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Museum Way

    37 m · 5 sec · Museum Way

  29. 29

    Turn right

    17 m · 4 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Meredith 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
30 steps
21 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
0 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
75.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 28
16.5 mi · 41%
Mount Major Highway
6.28 mi · 16%
Lakeshore Road
4.62 mi · 12%
Daniel Webster Highway
2.91 mi · 7%
Mt. Major Highway
2.14 mi · 5%
Endicott Street North
2.11 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

State Route 28

Exit the roundabout

14.7 mi · 00h 23m

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
35.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alton
00h 29m from Meredith
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Meredith and Sunny near Rochester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Alton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.1 miles from Meredith and 19.8 miles from Rochester.

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

The direct path is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.56 one way or $11.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Meredith and Sunny near Rochester.

Stop Ideas Near Alton

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

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

BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

29 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

37 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

38 mi away
325 Route 104
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

39 mi away
33 Chestnut St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meredith and Rochester. Straight-line distance: 35.88 mi (57.74 km).

Meredith

#1 Meredith

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

Population6,476
Coordinates43.6575700, -71.5003500
Altitude158
CountryUnited States
Rochester

#2 Rochester

City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

Population31,719
Coordinates43.3045300, -70.9756200
Altitude70
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-71.500792, 43.657711)
End: (-70.975483, 43.304656)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.41 gal
5.33 L · about $5.56
Round trip
$11.12
2.82 gal · 10.66 L
Estimated CO2
12.5 kg one way
Round trip: 25.1 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.56 $11.12
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.28 $12.57
Premium $4.86 $6.85 $13.70
Diesel $6.00 $8.46 $16.91

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 Meredith and Rochester. The current time is 22:33:36.

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.