How far is Rochester, NH from Brookline, NH?

The driving distance from Rochester, NH to Brookline, NH is about 67.8 miles (109.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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
67.8 mi
01h 41m
Flight
52.33 mi
84.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.33 mi
Kilometers
84.21 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.8 mi
Kilometers
109.11 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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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 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookline
Thu, Apr 16, 12:48 AM EDT
Return by in Rochester
Thu, Apr 16, 2:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rochester
2026-04-15T23:06
Arrive Brookline
Thu, Apr 16, 12:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:08 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
Auburn
NH

Town in the U.

From Rochester
33.9 mi
00h 50m
To Brookline
33.9 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
75°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Gonic Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Calef Highway

    7.7 mi · 13 min · Calef Highway

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lee Circle

    50 m · 5 sec · Calef Highway

  7. 7

    Exit the rotary onto Calef Highway

    9.6 mi · 15 min · Calef Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1904 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    20.3 mi · 24 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Airport, Manchester, Bedford

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on NH 101 West: Bedford, Nashua

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Turn left

    2229 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    13.4 mi · 20 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 13: Milford, Brookline

    1631 ft · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto NH Route 13

    1.7 mi · 3 min · NH Route 13

  16. 16

    Continue on Route 13

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Route 13

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Milford Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Milford Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    743 ft · 22 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Steam Mill Hill Road

    843 ft · 29 sec · Steam Mill Hill Road

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Steam Mill Hill Road

    3 m · 1 sec · Steam Mill Hill Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Steam Mill Hill Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Calef Highway
38 mi · 56%
NH 101 West
15.5 mi · 23%
Route 13
3.39 mi · 5%
I 293 North
3.29 mi · 5%
Gonic Road
1.9 mi · 3%
NH Route 13
1.75 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Calef Highway

Merge slight left

20.3 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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.5 mi
52.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auburn
00h 50m from Rochester
Leave By
3:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Rochester and Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Brookline.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 67.8 miles (109.1 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.9 miles from Rochester and 33.9 miles from Brookline.

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

The direct path is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 3:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.43 one way or $18.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Rochester and Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Brookline.

Stop Ideas Near Auburn

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

10 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Nashua, NH

27 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

28 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Exeter station

32 mi away
60 Lincoln Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rochester and Brookline. Straight-line distance: 52.33 mi (84.21 km).

Rochester

#1 Rochester

City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

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

#2 Brookline

Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States

Population5,495
Coordinates42.7348100, -71.6581300
Altitude88
CountryUnited States
Start: Rochester (-70.97562, 43.30453)
End: Brookline (-71.65813, 42.73481)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.39 gal
9.06 L · about $9.43
Round trip
$18.86
4.78 gal · 18.12 L
Estimated CO2
21.2 kg one way
Round trip: 42.5 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.43 $18.86
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.65 $21.30
Premium $4.86 $11.61 $23.22
Diesel $6.00 $14.33 $28.67

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Rochester and Brookline. The current time is 23:06:47.

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.