How far is Rochester, NH from Belmont, CA?

The driving distance from Rochester, NH to Belmont, CA is about 3199.8 miles (5149.6 km), with a travel time of about 56h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 2685.4 miles (4321.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 113h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Road
3199.8 mi
56h 58m
Flight
2685.45 mi
4321.82 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
2685.45 mi
Kilometers
4321.82 km
Flight Time
05h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
3199.8 mi
Kilometers
5149.58 km
Drive Time
56h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 56h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Belmont
Mon, Jul 20, 3:41 AM PDT
Return by in Rochester
Wed, Jul 22, 3:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rochester
2026-07-17T21:43
Arrive Belmont
Mon, Jul 20, 6:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
56h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
11:58 AM to 1:28 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
6:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rochester
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Utica
NE

Village in Nebraska, United States

From Rochester
1597.2 mi
28h 29m
To Belmont
1602.6 mi
28h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Jul 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
55°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Fri, Jul 17 1:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    17 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Museum Way

    550 ft · 20 sec · Museum Way

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Columbus Avenue

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Columbus Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Gonic Road

    728 ft · 25 sec · Gonic Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit left toward NH 16 Onramp South

    1622 ft · 29 sec · NH 16 Onramp South

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Spaulding Turnpike

    18.9 mi · 25 min · Spaulding Turnpike

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Blue Star Turnpike

    7.3 mi · 9 min · Blue Star Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Blue Star Turnpike

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Blue Star Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 495 South: Worcester

    30.6 mi · 36 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire

    1068 ft · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire

    1320 ft · 17 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    1931 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 South: Marlboro

    2589 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    23.4 mi · 27 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 290 West: Worcester

    2148 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    19.6 mi · 25 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 12 South: Webster

    703 ft · 23 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Oxford Street

    142 m · 10 sec · Oxford Street

  19. 19

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

    136 m · 10 sec · Southbridge Street

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90

    2072 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

    2915 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    11.2 mi · 13 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Wilbur Cross Highway

    33.6 mi · 40 min · Wilbur Cross Highway

  24. 24

    Keep slight right

    8 mi · 9 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight right

    15.1 mi · 19 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    45.8 mi · 56 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight right

    128.8 mi · 2 hr 32 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight left toward I 81 South: Wilkes-Barre

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    35 mi · 42 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward I-80 West: Bloomsburg

    1.1 km · 1 min

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    272 mi · 4 hr 54 min · Keystone Shortway

  32. 32

    Keep slight right

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, I 76 East

    2550 ft · 1 min

  34. 34

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Cleveland

    2349 ft · 1 min

  35. 35

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    31.1 mi · 33 min · Ohio Turnpike

  36. 36

    Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike

    187.4 mi · 3 hr 21 min · Ohio Turnpike

  37. 37

    Continue on Indiana Toll Road

    135.8 mi · 2 hr 27 min · Indiana Toll Road

  38. 38

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, I 94, US 6: Des Moines

    3216 ft · 1 min

  39. 39

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West, I 80 West, SR 51, US 6 East

    543 ft · 13 sec

  40. 40

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West, I 80 West

    14.2 mi · 20 min

  41. 41

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41 North: Calumet Avenue, Hammond, Munster

    1047 ft · 16 sec

  42. 42

    Keep slight left to continue on Calumet Avenue South

    1187 ft · 18 sec

  43. 43

    Keep slight left

    1805 ft · 28 sec

  44. 44

    Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway

    2724 ft · 42 sec · Borman Expressway

  45. 45

    Continue on Kingery Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Kingery Expressway

  46. 46

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 394 South, I 94 West: Danville, Chicago

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  47. 47

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West, I 294 North

    1703 ft · 26 sec

  48. 48

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Tri-State Tollway

  49. 49

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Iowa

    145.4 mi · 2 hr 41 min

  50. 50

    Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West, I 280 West: Moline, Rock Island

    9.6 mi · 10 min

  51. 51

    Keep slight left to continue on I 280 West: Des Moines

    82 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  52. 52

    Continue straight

    102 mi · 1 hr 51 min

  53. 53

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Omaha

    95.5 mi · 1 hr 43 min

  54. 54

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: Council Bluffs, Omaha Nebraska

    23.7 mi · 26 min

  55. 55

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West Express: Council Bluffs, Omaha

    355.4 mi · 6 hr 3 min

  56. 56

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: Sidney, Cheyanne

    580.6 mi · 9 hr 35 min

  57. 57

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  58. 58

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Reno, Salt Lake City International Airport

    632.7 mi · 10 hr 37 min

  59. 59

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  60. 60

    Keep slight left to continue on North Sacramento Beltline Freeway

    13.2 mi · 15 min · North Sacramento Beltline Freeway

  61. 61

    Continue on Yolo Causeway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Yolo Causeway

  62. 62

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    50.1 mi · 58 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  63. 63

    Continue on Carquinez Bridge

    1.6 km · 1 min · Carquinez Bridge

  64. 64

    Continue on Eastshore Freeway

    1847 ft · 24 sec · Eastshore Freeway

  65. 65

    Continue on Linus F. Claeys Freeway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Linus F. Claeys Freeway

  66. 66

    Continue on Eastshore Freeway

    14 mi · 16 min · Eastshore Freeway

  67. 67

    Take the exit slight left toward San Francisco

    1.3 km · 1 min · Eastshore Freeway

  68. 68

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1941 ft · 33 sec · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  69. 69

    Turn slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1959 ft · 33 sec · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  70. 70

    Keep slight left to continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  71. 71

    Continue on Route 80

    1438 ft · 24 sec · Route 80

  72. 72

    Continue on Route 80

    1.2 km · 1 min · Route 80

  73. 73

    Continue on Route 80

    1893 ft · 32 sec · Route 80

  74. 74

    Keep slight left to continue on US 101 South: San Jose

    1488 ft · 25 sec

  75. 75

    Merge slight right onto James Lick Freeway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · James Lick Freeway

  76. 76

    Continue on Bayshore Freeway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Bayshore Freeway

  77. 77

    Keep slight left to continue on Bayshore Freeway

    11.1 mi · 13 min · Bayshore Freeway

  78. 78

    Take the exit slight right toward Ralston Avenue, Marine Parkway

    155 m · 12 sec

  79. 79

    Keep slight right to continue on Ralston Avenue

    975 ft · 28 sec

  80. 80

    Turn right onto Marine Parkway

    1317 ft · 28 sec · Marine Parkway

  81. 81

    Continue on Ralston Avenue

    917 ft · 27 sec · Ralston Avenue

  82. 82

    Turn left onto El Camino Real

    44 m · 8 sec · El Camino Real

  83. 83

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · El Camino Real

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
83 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
27
13 merges, 14 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 West
1480 mi · 46%
I 80 West Express
355 mi · 11%
Keystone Shortway
277 mi · 9%
Wilbur Cross Highway
231 mi · 7%
Ohio Turnpike
218 mi · 7%
I 280 West
184 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 80 West

Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Reno, Salt Lake City International Airport

633 mi · 10h 37m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
56h 58m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
113h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+514.4 mi
2685.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Utica
28h 29m from Rochester
Leave By
6:04 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Rochester and Mostly Clear near Belmont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 3199.8 miles (5149.6 km) and usually takes 56h 58m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Utica is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1597.2 miles from Rochester and 1602.6 miles from Belmont.

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

The direct path is about 2685.4 miles (4321.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 514.4 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $445.43 one way or $890.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1003.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 3 hour time difference between Rochester and Belmont, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rochester and Mostly Clear near Belmont.

Stop Ideas Near Utica

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

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

RAIL

Lincoln

54 mi away
201 North 7th St.
RAIL

Hastings

94 mi away
501 West First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rochester and Belmont. Straight-line distance: 2685.45 mi (4321.82 km).

Rochester

#1 Rochester

City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

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

#2 Belmont

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population26,533
Coordinates37.5202100, -122.2758000
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Rochester (-70.97562, 43.30453)
End: Belmont (-122.2758, 37.52021)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 5150 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)106h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)79h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)63h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)53h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)45h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)39h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
112.91 gal
427.42 L · about $445.43
Round trip
$890.86
225.82 gal · 854.84 L
Estimated CO2
1003.4 kg one way
Round trip: 2006.9 kg / 4424 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $445.43 $890.86
Mid-grade $4.46 $503.24 $1,006.48
Premium $4.86 $548.52 $1,097.03
Diesel $6.00 $677.12 $1,354.24

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 · Jul 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 3 hours time gap between Rochester, NH and Belmont, CA. The current time in Rochester is 21:43:42, although it is 18:43:42 in Belmont.

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.