How far is Northumberland, NH from Rochester, NH?

The driving distance from Northumberland, NH to Rochester, NH is about 128.1 miles (206.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.7 miles (147.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 03m 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
128.04 mi
02h 31m
Flight
91.69 mi
147.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.69 mi
Kilometers
147.56 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.04 mi
Kilometers
206.06 km
Drive Time
02h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rochester
Thu, Apr 23, 7:53 AM EDT
Return by in Northumberland
Thu, Apr 23, 10:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Northumberland
2026-04-23T05:21
Arrive Rochester
Thu, Apr 23, 7:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Northumberland
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
Plymouth
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Northumberland
63.9 mi
01h 15m
To Rochester
64.1 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Thursday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Old Village Road

    36 m · 5 sec · Old Village Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Guildhall Road

    82 m · 11 sec · Guildhall Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    734 ft · 13 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Lancaster Road

    2372 ft · 41 sec · Lancaster Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street

    51 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Prospect Street

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Prospect Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Lancaster Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Lancaster Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Daniel Webster Highway

    142 m · 11 sec · Daniel Webster Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Twin Mountain Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Twin Mountain Road

  12. 12

    Continue on US Route 3 North

    6.1 mi · 9 min · US Route 3 North

  13. 13

    Continue on US Route 3 South

    140 m · 15 sec · US Route 3 South

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto US Route 3 South

    1.9 mi · 3 min · US Route 3 South

  15. 15

    Continue on Daniel Webster Highway

    7.8 mi · 12 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  16. 16

    Take the ramp straight

    8.2 mi · 13 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    47.6 mi · 51 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 3, NH 11: Laconia, Tilton

    1853 ft · 55 sec

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Laconia Road

    1546 ft · 47 sec · Laconia Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Tilton Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Tilton Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Depot Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Depot Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Street

    1094 ft · 31 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on State Route 140

    1135 ft · 34 sec · State Route 140

  24. 24

    Continue on Gilmanton Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Gilmanton Road

  25. 25

    Continue on New Hampshire Route 140

    10 mi · 18 min · New Hampshire Route 140

  26. 26

    Continue on Frank C. Gilman Highway

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Frank C. Gilman Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on Factory Street

    2617 ft · 1 min · Factory Street

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    3036 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    605 ft · 17 sec

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout

    14.7 mi · 23 min

  31. 31

    Continue on North Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  32. 32

    Continue on North Main Street

    38 m · 3 sec · North Main Street

  33. 33

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Strafford Square Roundabout

    39 m · 3 sec · North Main Street

  34. 34

    Exit the rotary onto North Main Street

    2289 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  35. 35

    Turn slight left

    46 m · 4 sec

  36. 36

    Turn slight left onto Wakefield Street

    42 m · 5 sec · Wakefield Street

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Museum Way

    37 m · 5 sec · Museum Way

  38. 38

    Turn right

    17 m · 4 sec

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Northumberland 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
39 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
0 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Styles Bridges Highway
47.6 mi · 37%
Main Street
21.8 mi · 17%
Daniel Webster Highway
16.1 mi · 13%
New Hampshire Route 140
10 mi · 8%
Prospect Street
6.33 mi · 5%
US Route 3 North
6.08 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Styles Bridges Highway

Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

47.6 mi · 00h 51m

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
02h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.4 mi
91.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plymouth
01h 15m from Northumberland
Leave By
1:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Snow Showers leaving Northumberland and Partly Sunny near Rochester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 128.1 miles (206.1 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?

Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.9 miles from Northumberland and 64.1 miles from Rochester.

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

The direct path is about 91.7 miles (147.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.4 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 1:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.83 one way or $35.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Northumberland and Partly Sunny near Rochester.

Stop Ideas Near Plymouth

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

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

BUS

Plymouth, New Hampshire

83 Main St.
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

16 mi away
325 Route 104
BUS

Lincoln, New Hampshire

31 mi away
Main and Franklin Sts.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

35 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Northumberland and Rochester. Straight-line distance: 91.69 mi (147.56 km).

Northumberland

#1 Northumberland

Town in the state of New Hampshire

Population2,117
Coordinates44.5633900, -71.5587000
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Rochester

#2 Rochester

City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

Population31,719
Coordinates43.3045300, -70.9756200
Altitude70
CountryUnited States
Start: Old Village Road (-71.558285, 44.563543)
End: (-70.975483, 43.304656)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 206 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.52 gal
17.1 L · about $17.83
Round trip
$35.66
9.04 gal · 34.2 L
Estimated CO2
40.2 kg one way
Round trip: 80.3 kg / 177 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $17.83 $35.66
Mid-grade $4.46 $20.15 $40.29
Premium $4.86 $21.96 $43.92
Diesel $6.00 $27.11 $54.21

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Northumberland and Rochester. The current time is 05:21:30.

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.