How far is New Hampton, NH from Rochester, NH?
The driving distance from New Hampton, NH to Rochester, NH is about 48.3 miles (77.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 10m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Carroll County, New Hampshire, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Hampton and Rochester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Hampton and Rochester.
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Start on Main Street
1494 ft ยท 46 sec ยท Main Street
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Turn left onto Shingle Camp Hill Road
3150 ft ยท 1 min ยท Shingle Camp Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
4.9 mi ยท 7 min
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Continue straight
3.6 mi ยท 6 min
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Turn right onto Daniel Webster Highway
1969 ft ยท 54 sec ยท Daniel Webster Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Daniel Webster Highway
36 m ยท 7 sec ยท Daniel Webster Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Daniel Webster Highway
1.5 mi ยท 3 min ยท Daniel Webster Highway
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Continue on Endicott Street North
2.1 mi ยท 4 min ยท Endicott Street North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Endicott Street East
47 m ยท 3 sec ยท Endicott Street East
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Exit the roundabout onto Endicott Street East
1.4 mi ยท 3 min ยท Endicott Street East
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Continue on Weirs Road
2 mi ยท 4 min ยท Weirs Road
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Turn left onto Lakeshore Road
4.6 mi ยท 7 min ยท Lakeshore Road
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Continue on Mount Major Highway
6.3 mi ยท 10 min ยท Mount Major Highway
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Continue on Mt. Major Highway
2.1 mi ยท 4 min ยท Mt. Major Highway
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Continue on Main Street
582 ft ยท 17 sec ยท Main Street
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Turn left onto East Side Drive
93 m ยท 10 sec ยท East Side Drive
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Turn slight right onto Bay Hill Road
2180 ft ยท 1 min ยท Bay Hill Road
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Turn right onto State Route 28
1.6 mi ยท 3 min ยท State Route 28
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
741 ft ยท 21 sec
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Exit the roundabout
14.7 mi ยท 23 min
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Continue on North Main Street
1 mi ยท 3 min ยท North Main Street
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Continue on North Main Street
38 m ยท 3 sec ยท North Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Strafford Square Roundabout
39 m ยท 3 sec ยท North Main Street
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Exit the rotary onto North Main Street
2289 ft ยท 1 min ยท North Main Street
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Turn slight left
46 m ยท 4 sec
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Turn slight left onto Wakefield Street
42 m ยท 5 sec ยท Wakefield Street
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Turn right onto Museum Way
37 m ยท 5 sec ยท Museum Way
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Turn right
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Arrive at your destination
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Hampton and Rochester.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Route 28
Exit the roundabout
14.7 mi ยท 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving New Hampton and Sunny near Rochester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Hampton to Rochester?
The road trip is about 48.3 miles (77.8 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?
Wolfeboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.2 miles from New Hampton and 24.1 miles from Rochester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 4:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.45 one way or $14.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around New Hampton and Sunny near Rochester.
Stop Ideas Near Wolfeboro
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wolfeboro.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Hampton and Rochester. Straight-line distance: 39.89 mi (64.2 km).
#1 New Hampton
Human settlement in Belknap County, New Hampshire, United States of America
| Population | 2,234 |
| Coordinates | 43.6056300, -71.6542400 |
| Altitude | 154 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rochester
City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 31,719 |
| Coordinates | 43.3045300, -70.9756200 |
| Altitude | 70 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-70.975483, 43.304656)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.38 | $7.45 | $14.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.95 | $8.42 | $16.83 |
| Premium | $5.40 | $9.17 | $18.35 |
| Diesel | $6.41 | $10.89 | $21.78 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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