How far is Rochester, NH from Andover, NH?

The driving distance from Rochester, NH to Andover, NH is about 57.4 miles (92.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.6 miles (70.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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
57.38 mi
01h 36m
Flight
43.55 mi
70.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.55 mi
Kilometers
70.09 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.38 mi
Kilometers
92.34 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Andover
Sat, Apr 18, 6:45 AM EDT
Return by in Rochester
Sat, Apr 18, 8:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rochester
2026-04-18T05:08
Arrive Andover
Sat, Apr 18, 6:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rochester
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
Chichester
NH

Human settlement in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States of America

From Rochester
28.6 mi
00h 48m
To Andover
28.7 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
60°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    16 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hanson Street

    75 m · 15 sec · Hanson Street

  3. 3

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

    741 ft · 23 sec · Wakefield Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    804 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1706 ft · 49 sec · North Main Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Strafford Square Roundabout

    52 m · 4 sec · Washington Street

  7. 7

    Exit the rotary onto Washington Street

    7.6 mi · 14 min · Washington Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Franklin Pierce Highway

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Franklin Pierce Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Rochester Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Rochester Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto First New Hampshire Turnpike

    7.1 mi · 12 min · First New Hampshire Turnpike

  11. 11

    Continue on Dover Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Dover Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Epsom Circle

    81 m · 7 sec · Dover Road

  13. 13

    Exit the rotary onto Dover Road

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Dover Road

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    4.6 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 North, US 4 West: Plymouth

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 4, US 3: Penacook, Boscawen

    1.3 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward King Street

    45 m · 2 sec · King Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto King Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · King Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward King Street

    35 m · 2 sec · King Street

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto King Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · King Street

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on High Street

    5 mi · 8 min · High Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Old Turnpike Road

    5.4 mi · 9 min · Old Turnpike Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Salisbury Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Salisbury Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto North Street

    35 m · 5 sec · North Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rochester and Andover.

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
26 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
0 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dover Road
13.8 mi · 24%
Washington Street
7.64 mi · 13%
First New Hampshire Turnpike
7.08 mi · 12%
I 93 North
5.69 mi · 10%
Old Turnpike Road
5.43 mi · 9%
High Street
5.02 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

Washington Street

Exit the rotary onto Washington Street

7.62 mi · 00h 14m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
43.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chichester
00h 48m from Rochester
Leave By
3:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Rochester and Mostly Cloudy near Andover.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 57.4 miles (92.3 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Chichester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.6 miles from Rochester and 28.7 miles from Andover.

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

The direct path is about 43.6 miles (70.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 3:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.97 one way or $15.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Rochester and Mostly Cloudy near Andover.

Stop Ideas Near Chichester

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

12 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

27 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

30 mi away
119 Canal St.
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

40 mi away
3 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rochester and Andover. Straight-line distance: 43.55 mi (70.09 km).

Rochester

#1 Rochester

City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

Population31,719
Coordinates43.3045300, -70.9756200
Altitude70
CountryUnited States
Andover

#2 Andover

Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Population2,388
Coordinates43.4370200, -71.8234100
Altitude197
CountryUnited States
Start: Rochester (-70.97562, 43.30453)
End: Andover (-71.82341, 43.43702)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.02 gal
7.66 L · about $7.97
Round trip
$15.94
4.04 gal · 15.32 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 35.9 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.97 $15.94
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.00 $18.01
Premium $4.86 $9.81 $19.63
Diesel $6.00 $12.11 $24.23

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Rochester and Andover. The current time is 05:08:46.

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.