How far is Pittsfield, NH from Rochester, NH?

The driving distance from Pittsfield, NH to Rochester, NH is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.68 mi
00h 33m
Flight
17.53 mi
28.21 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.53 mi
Kilometers
28.21 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.68 mi
Kilometers
36.5 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rochester
Tue, May 12, 6:09 PM EDT
Return by in Pittsfield
Tue, May 12, 6:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsfield
2026-05-12T17:35
Arrive Rochester
Tue, May 12, 6:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Pittsfield
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Strafford
NH

City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

From Pittsfield
11.3 mi
00h 16m
To Rochester
11.4 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°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 Pittsfield and Rochester.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Barnstead Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Barnstead Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Suncook Valley Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Suncook Valley Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Suncook Valley Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Suncook Valley Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Barnstead Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · South Barnstead Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Parker Mountain Road

    5.6 mi · 10 min · Parker Mountain Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Strafford Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Strafford Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Mile Hill Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Mile Hill Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Strafford Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Strafford Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Crown Point Road

    2053 ft · 44 sec · Crown Point Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Walnut Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Walnut Street

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Strafford Square Roundabout

    21 m · 2 sec · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Exit the rotary onto North Main Street

    2289 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight left

    46 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto Wakefield Street

    42 m · 5 sec · Wakefield Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Museum Way

    37 m · 5 sec · Museum Way

  16. 16

    Turn right

    17 m · 4 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsfield 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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
74.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Parker Mountain Road
5.62 mi · 25%
South Barnstead Road
4.16 mi · 18%
Strafford Road
3.47 mi · 15%
Suncook Valley Road
2.68 mi · 12%
Walnut Street
2.35 mi · 10%
Mile Hill Road
1.82 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Parker Mountain Road

Continue on Parker Mountain Road

5.62 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
17.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Strafford
00h 16m from Pittsfield
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pittsfield and Sunny near Rochester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Strafford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.3 miles from Pittsfield and 11.4 miles from Rochester.

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

The direct path is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.16 one way or $6.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Strafford

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

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

RAIL

Durham–UNH station

29 mi away
3 Depot Road
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

29 mi away
33 Chestnut St.
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

31 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

34 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsfield and Rochester. Straight-line distance: 17.53 mi (28.21 km).

Pittsfield

#1 Pittsfield

Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire

Population4,143
Coordinates43.3059100, -71.3242300
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Rochester

#2 Rochester

City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

Population31,719
Coordinates43.3045300, -70.9756200
Altitude70
CountryUnited States
Start: Barnstead Road (-71.324232, 43.305911)
End: (-70.975483, 43.304656)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.8 gal
3.03 L · about $3.16
Round trip
$6.31
1.6 gal · 6.06 L
Estimated CO2
7.1 kg one way
Round trip: 14.2 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.16 $6.31
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.57 $7.13
Premium $4.86 $3.89 $7.77
Diesel $6.00 $4.80 $9.60

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 Pittsfield and Rochester. The current time is 17:35:34.

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.