How far is North Conway, NH from Rochester, NH?

The driving distance from North Conway, NH to Rochester, NH is about 62.4 miles (100.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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
62.45 mi
01h 24m
Flight
52.32 mi
84.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.32 mi
Kilometers
84.2 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.45 mi
Kilometers
100.51 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rochester
Tue, May 12, 9:21 PM EDT
Return by in North Conway
Tue, May 12, 10:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Conway
2026-05-12T19:56
Arrive Rochester
Tue, May 12, 9:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Conway
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
Ossipee
NH

Town of the United States

From North Conway
31.2 mi
00h 42m
To Rochester
31.3 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly 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 North Conway and Rochester.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Conway and Rochester.

  1. 1

    Start on White Mountain Highway

    2 mi · 5 min · White Mountain Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on White Mountain Road

    1 km · 2 min · White Mountain Road

  3. 3

    Continue on White Mountain Highway

    2.8 mi · 5 min · White Mountain Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on White Mountain Highway

    8.9 mi · 14 min · White Mountain Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Chocorua Mtn Highway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Chocorua Mtn Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on White Mountain Highway

    31.3 mi · 48 min · White Mountain Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Spaulding Turnpike

    11.6 mi · 16 min · Spaulding Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 11 West: Farmington, Alton

    1824 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Farmington Road

    929 ft · 32 sec · Farmington Road

  11. 11

    Continue on North Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on North Main Street

    38 m · 3 sec · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Strafford Square Roundabout

    39 m · 3 sec · North Main Street

  14. 14

    Exit the rotary onto North Main Street

    2289 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight left

    46 m · 4 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Wakefield Street

    42 m · 5 sec · Wakefield Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Museum Way

    37 m · 5 sec · Museum Way

  18. 18

    Turn right

    17 m · 4 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Conway 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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
White Mountain Highway
45 mi · 72%
Spaulding Turnpike
11.6 mi · 19%
Chocorua Mtn Highway
1.53 mi · 2%
North Main Street
1.49 mi · 2%
Main Street
1.44 mi · 2%
White Mountain Road
0.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

White Mountain Highway

Continue on White Mountain Highway

31.3 mi · 00h 48m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.1 mi
52.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ossipee
00h 42m from North Conway
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving North Conway and Sunny near Rochester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Conway to Rochester?

The road trip is about 62.4 miles (100.5 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Ossipee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.2 miles from North Conway and 31.3 miles from Rochester.

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

The direct path is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.68 one way or $17.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny around North Conway and Sunny near Rochester.

Stop Ideas Near Ossipee

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

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

BUS

Conway, New Hampshire

33 mi away
392 West Main St.
BUS

North Conway, NH

41 mi away
2760 White Mountain Highway
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

42 mi away
325 Route 104
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

45 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Conway and Rochester. Straight-line distance: 52.32 mi (84.2 km).

North Conway

#1 North Conway

Location in Conway, New Hampshire

Population2,349
Coordinates44.0536800, -71.1284000
Altitude160
CountryUnited States
Rochester

#2 Rochester

City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

Population31,719
Coordinates43.3045300, -70.9756200
Altitude70
CountryUnited States
Start: White Mountain Highway (-71.128369, 44.053657)
End: (-70.975483, 43.304656)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.2 gal
8.34 L · about $8.68
Round trip
$17.36
4.4 gal · 16.68 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.1 kg / 86 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.68 $17.36
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.81 $19.61
Premium $4.86 $10.69 $21.38
Diesel $6.00 $13.19 $26.39

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 North Conway and Rochester. The current time is 19:56:52.

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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.