How far is Rochester, NH from Bow Bog, NH?

The driving distance from Rochester, NH to Bow Bog, NH is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.8 miles (48 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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
39.58 mi
01h 12m
Flight
29.83 mi
48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.83 mi
Kilometers
48 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.58 mi
Kilometers
63.69 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bow Bog
Thu, Apr 23, 4:52 AM EDT
Return by in Rochester
Thu, Apr 23, 6:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rochester
2026-04-23T03:40
Arrive Bow Bog
Thu, Apr 23, 4:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:06 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
Epsom
NH

Epsom, New Hampshire

From Rochester
19.8 mi
00h 36m
To Bow Bog
19.8 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rochester and Bow Bog.

  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 3 toward Epsom Circle

    129 m · 11 sec · Suncook Valley Highway

  13. 13

    Exit the rotary onto Suncook Valley Highway

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Suncook Valley Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Route 28

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Route 28

  15. 15

    Continue on Pinewood Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Pinewood Road

  16. 16

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

    1480 ft · 37 sec · Allenstown Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Hooksett Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Hooksett Road

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Hooksett Village

    77 m · 9 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto College Park Drive

    2332 ft · 1 min · College Park Drive

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    1898 ft · 53 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto NH 3A North

    80 m · 13 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West River Road

    855 ft · 25 sec · West River Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Pine Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Pine Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Bow Bog Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Bow Bog Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bow Bog Road

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Washington Street
7.64 mi · 19%
First New Hampshire Turnpike
7.08 mi · 18%
Suncook Valley Highway
4.33 mi · 11%
Dover Road
4.28 mi · 11%
Franklin Pierce Highway
3.57 mi · 9%
Pinewood Road
3.15 mi · 8%
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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
29.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Epsom
00h 36m from Rochester
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Rochester and Mostly Sunny near Bow Bog.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rochester to Bow Bog?

The road trip is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Epsom is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.8 miles from Rochester and 19.8 miles from Bow Bog.

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

The direct path is about 29.8 miles (48 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.52 one way or $11.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Rochester and Mostly Sunny near Bow Bog.

Stop Ideas Near Epsom

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

16 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

28 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

32 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

33 mi away
3 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rochester and Bow Bog. Straight-line distance: 29.83 mi (48 km).

Rochester

#1 Rochester

City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

Population31,719
Coordinates43.3045300, -70.9756200
Altitude70
CountryUnited States
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#2 Bow Bog

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

Population8,381
Coordinates43.1206400, -71.5114600
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Start: Rochester (-70.97562, 43.30453)
End: Bow Bog (-71.51146, 43.12064)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.4 gal
5.29 L · about $5.52
Round trip
$11.05
2.8 gal · 10.58 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.9 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.52 $11.05
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.24 $12.48
Premium $4.86 $6.80 $13.60
Diesel $6.00 $8.40 $16.79

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 Rochester and Bow Bog. The current time is 03:40:10.

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.