How far is Plymouth, NH from Rochester, NH?

The driving distance from Plymouth, NH to Rochester, NH is about 62.3 miles (100.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.5 miles (76.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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
62.27 mi
01h 20m
Flight
47.45 mi
76.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.45 mi
Kilometers
76.36 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.27 mi
Kilometers
100.21 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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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 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rochester
Wed, Apr 22, 10:55 PM EDT
Return by in Plymouth
Thu, Apr 23, 12:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plymouth
2026-04-22T21:34
Arrive Rochester
Wed, Apr 22, 10:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Plymouth
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
Gilmanton
NH

Town in Belknap County, New Hampshire, United States

From Plymouth
31.1 mi
00h 40m
To Rochester
31.2 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
49°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1087 ft · 36 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Holderness Road

    10 m · 3 sec · Holderness Road

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Holderness Road

    118 m · 21 sec · Holderness Road

  4. 4

    Continue on NH Route 175A

    1964 ft · 54 sec · NH Route 175A

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 93 South

    1492 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway

    22.5 mi · 24 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  7. 7

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

    1853 ft · 55 sec

  8. 8

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

    1546 ft · 47 sec · Laconia Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Tilton Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Tilton Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Depot Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Depot Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    1094 ft · 31 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on State Route 140

    1135 ft · 34 sec · State Route 140

  13. 13

    Continue on Gilmanton Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Gilmanton Road

  14. 14

    Continue on New Hampshire Route 140

    10 mi · 18 min · New Hampshire Route 140

  15. 15

    Continue on Frank C. Gilman Highway

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Frank C. Gilman Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Factory Street

    2617 ft · 1 min · Factory Street

  17. 17

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

    3036 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    605 ft · 17 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout

    14.7 mi · 23 min

  20. 20

    Continue on North Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on North Main Street

    38 m · 3 sec · North Main Street

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Strafford Square Roundabout

    39 m · 3 sec · North Main Street

  23. 23

    Exit the rotary onto North Main Street

    2289 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn slight left

    46 m · 4 sec

  25. 25

    Turn slight left onto Wakefield Street

    42 m · 5 sec · Wakefield Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Museum Way

    37 m · 5 sec · Museum Way

  27. 27

    Turn right

    17 m · 4 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Plymouth 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
28 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Styles Bridges Highway
22.6 mi · 36%
Main Street
15.8 mi · 25%
New Hampshire Route 140
10 mi · 16%
Frank C. Gilman Highway
3.7 mi · 6%
Depot Street
2.88 mi · 5%
Gilmanton Road
1.86 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Styles Bridges Highway

Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway

22.6 mi · 00h 24m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.8 mi
47.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gilmanton
00h 40m from Plymouth
Leave By
3:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Plymouth and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Rochester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 62.3 miles (100.2 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Gilmanton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.1 miles from Plymouth and 31.2 miles from Rochester.

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

The direct path is about 47.5 miles (76.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 3:48 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 Slight Chance Snow Showers around Plymouth and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Rochester.

Stop Ideas Near Gilmanton

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

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

BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

13 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

26 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

28 mi away
325 Route 104
BUS

Plymouth, New Hampshire

43 mi away
83 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plymouth and Rochester. Straight-line distance: 47.45 mi (76.36 km).

Plymouth

#1 Plymouth

Town in New Hampshire

Population6,916
Coordinates43.7570200, -71.6881300
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Rochester

#2 Rochester

City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

Population31,719
Coordinates43.3045300, -70.9756200
Altitude70
CountryUnited States
Start: Highland Street (-71.688092, 43.75709)
End: (-70.975483, 43.304656)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 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
8.32 L · about $8.68
Round trip
$17.36
4.4 gal · 16.64 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.1 kg / 86 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Plymouth and Rochester. The current time is 21:34:21.

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.