How far is Rochester, NH from Barrington, NH?
The driving distance from Rochester, NH to Barrington, NH is about 8.8 miles (14.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.7 miles (10.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Place in New Hampshire, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rochester and Barrington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rochester and Barrington.
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Start on the route
16 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Hanson Street
75 m · 15 sec · Hanson Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Wakefield Street
741 ft · 23 sec · Wakefield Street
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Keep slight left
804 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1706 ft · 49 sec · North Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Strafford Square Roundabout
52 m · 4 sec · Washington Street
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Exit the rotary onto Washington Street
6.7 mi · 13 min · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Church Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Church Street
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Turn right
14 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Franklin Pierce Highway
153 m · 11 sec · Franklin Pierce Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Franklin Pierce Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rochester and Barrington.
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.
Washington Street
Exit the rotary onto Washington Street
6.72 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Rochester and Partly Cloudy near Barrington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rochester to Barrington?
The road trip is about 8.8 miles (14.1 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?
Northwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.3 miles from Rochester and 4.3 miles from Barrington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.7 miles (10.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.22 one way or $2.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Rochester and Partly Cloudy near Barrington.
Stop Ideas Near Northwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Northwood.
Durham–UNH station
Dover Transportation Center
Exeter station
Concord, New Hampshire
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rochester and Barrington. Straight-line distance: 6.69 mi (10.77 km).
#1 Rochester
City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 31,719 |
| Coordinates | 43.3045300, -70.9756200 |
| Altitude | 70 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Barrington
Town in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 9,231 |
| Coordinates | 43.2228600, -71.0470100 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| Country | United States |
End: Barrington (-71.04701, 43.22286)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $1.22 | $2.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $1.38 | $2.76 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.51 | $3.01 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $1.86 | $3.72 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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