How far is Rochester, NH from Claremont, NH?
The driving distance from Rochester, NH to Claremont, NH is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.1 miles (111.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 53m 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 56m.
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 Merrimack County, New Hampshire
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rochester and Claremont.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rochester and Claremont.
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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
7.6 mi · 14 min · Washington Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Franklin Pierce Highway
3.6 mi · 6 min · Franklin Pierce Highway
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Continue on Rochester Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Rochester Road
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Turn right onto First New Hampshire Turnpike
7.1 mi · 12 min · First New Hampshire Turnpike
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Continue on Dover Road
4.3 mi · 7 min · Dover Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Epsom Circle
81 m · 7 sec · Dover Road
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Exit the rotary onto Dover Road
4.9 mi · 8 min · Dover Road
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Keep slight right
4.6 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
1280 ft · 24 sec
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Take the exit straight toward I 93 South: Manchester, Lebanon
1475 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on Everett Turnpike
2.5 mi · 3 min · Everett Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont
1698 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
34.5 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 11 West: New London, Sunapee, Newport, Claremont
1305 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NH 11 West: New London, Sunapee, Newport, Claremont
47 m · 11 sec
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Continue straight
10.5 mi · 20 min
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Turn left onto Cross Street
915 ft · 43 sec · Cross Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Maple Street
1358 ft · 39 sec · Maple Street
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Continue on Elm Street
946 ft · 12 sec · Elm Street
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Continue on John Stark Highway
4.6 mi · 5 min · John Stark Highway
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Continue on State Route 11
2.3 mi · 3 min · State Route 11
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Continue on Washington Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · Washington Street
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Continue on Broad Street
576 ft · 10 sec · Broad Street
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Turn right onto Tremont Street
141 m · 6 sec · Tremont Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Main Street
1.1 km · 54 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto West Terrace Street
123 m · 19 sec · West Terrace Street
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Turn right onto Front Street
880 ft · 38 sec · Front Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Front Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rochester and Claremont.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 89 North
Merge slight left
34.5 mi · 00h 40m
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 Sunny leaving Rochester and Mostly Sunny near Claremont.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rochester to Claremont?
The road trip is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?
Hopkinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.2 miles from Rochester and 39.3 miles from Claremont.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.1 miles (111.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 2:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.03 one way or $24.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rochester and Mostly Sunny near Claremont.
Stop Ideas Near Hopkinton
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 Hopkinton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rochester and Claremont. Straight-line distance: 69.08 mi (111.17 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 Claremont
City in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 12,944 |
| Coordinates | 43.3767400, -72.3467600 |
| Altitude | 151 |
| Country | United States |
End: Front Street (-72.34676, 43.376739)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 139 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $12.03 | $24.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $13.59 | $27.19 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $14.82 | $29.63 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $18.29 | $36.58 |
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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