How far is Rochester, NH from Center Harbor, NH?
The driving distance from Rochester, NH to Center Harbor, NH is about 45 miles (72.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.1 miles (59.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in New Hampshire (United States)
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rochester and Center Harbor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rochester and Center Harbor.
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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 1 toward Strafford Square Roundabout
12 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
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Exit the rotary onto North Main Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Farmington Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Farmington Road
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Continue on NH Route 11
6.1 mi · 9 min · NH Route 11
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Continue on Henry Wilson Highway
6.2 mi · 9 min · Henry Wilson Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
604 ft · 17 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Bay Hill Road
2180 ft · 1 min · Bay Hill Road
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Turn slight left onto East Side Drive
54 m · 5 sec · East Side Drive
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Turn right onto Main Street
711 ft · 21 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Mt. Major Highway
2.1 mi · 4 min · Mt. Major Highway
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Continue on Mount Major Highway
6.3 mi · 10 min · Mount Major Highway
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Continue on Lakeshore Road
4.6 mi · 7 min · Lakeshore Road
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Turn right onto Weirs Road
2 mi · 4 min · Weirs Road
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Continue on Endicott Street East
1.4 mi · 3 min · Endicott Street East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Daniel Webster Highway
24 m · 1 sec · Daniel Webster Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Daniel Webster Highway
35 m · 2 sec · Daniel Webster Highway
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Continue on Endicott Street North
2.1 mi · 4 min · Endicott Street North
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Continue on Daniel Webster Highway
1.5 mi · 3 min · Daniel Webster Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Daniel Webster Highway
36 m · 7 sec · Daniel Webster Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Daniel Webster Highway
1.3 mi · 3 min · Daniel Webster Highway
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Turn slight right onto NH 25 East
42 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Winnipesaukee Street
733 ft · 12 sec · Winnipesaukee Street
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Continue on Whittier Street
3.1 mi · 6 min · Whittier Street
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Continue on Whittier Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Whittier Highway
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Turn left onto Bean Road
3 m · 1 sec · Bean Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bean Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rochester and Center Harbor.
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.
Mount Major Highway
Continue on Mount Major Highway
6.28 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Rochester and Mostly Cloudy near Center Harbor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rochester to Center Harbor?
The road trip is about 45 miles (72.5 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?
Alton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.5 miles from Rochester and 22.6 miles from Center Harbor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.1 miles (59.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 3:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.27 one way or $12.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Rochester and Mostly Cloudy near Center Harbor.
Stop Ideas Near Alton
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 Alton.
Tilton, New Hampshire
Concord, New Hampshire
New Hampton, New Hampshire
Dover Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rochester and Center Harbor. Straight-line distance: 37.07 mi (59.66 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 Center Harbor
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 1,097 |
| Coordinates | 43.7098000, -71.4603500 |
| Altitude | 159 |
| Country | United States |
End: Center Harbor (-71.46035, 43.7098)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.27 | $12.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.09 | $14.17 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.72 | $15.45 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.54 | $19.07 |
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
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