How far is Rochester, NH from Colebrook, NH?

The driving distance from Rochester, NH to Colebrook, NH is about 157.1 miles (252.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.8 miles (181.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
157.11 mi
03h 49m
Flight
112.85 mi
181.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.85 mi
Kilometers
181.61 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.11 mi
Kilometers
252.84 km
Drive Time
03h 49m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Colebrook
Mon, May 18, 1:02 AM EDT
Return by in Rochester
Mon, May 18, 4:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rochester
2026-05-17T21:13
Arrive Colebrook
Mon, May 18, 1:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:22 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rochester
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Woodstock
NH

Town in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States

From Rochester
78.5 mi
01h 54m
To Colebrook
78.6 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Today

Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 17 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
68°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 17 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 1 toward Strafford Square Roundabout

    12 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

  7. 7

    Exit the rotary onto North Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Farmington Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Farmington Road

  9. 9

    Continue on NH Route 11

    6.1 mi · 9 min · NH Route 11

  10. 10

    Continue on Henry Wilson Highway

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Henry Wilson Highway

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    797 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout

    3023 ft · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Factory Street

    2617 ft · 1 min · Factory Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Frank C. Gilman Highway

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Frank C. Gilman Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on New Hampshire Route 140

    10 mi · 18 min · New Hampshire Route 140

  16. 16

    Continue on Gilmanton Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Gilmanton Road

  17. 17

    Continue on State Route 140

    1135 ft · 36 sec · State Route 140

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    1094 ft · 31 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Depot Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Depot Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Tilton Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Tilton Road

  21. 21

    Continue on I 93 North

    2342 ft · 57 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway

    47.3 mi · 51 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Franconia Notch Parkway

    7.7 mi · 12 min · Franconia Notch Parkway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 3 North: Twin Mountain, Lancaster

    10.4 mi · 16 min

  25. 25

    Continue on US Route 3 North

    6.1 mi · 9 min · US Route 3 North

  26. 26

    Continue on Twin Mountain Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Twin Mountain Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Daniel Webster Highway

    142 m · 11 sec · Daniel Webster Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on Lancaster Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Lancaster Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Prospect Street

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Prospect Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  31. 31

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Main Street

    12 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

  32. 32

    Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street

    5.2 mi · 8 min · North Main Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Lancaster Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lancaster Road

  34. 34

    Continue on Main Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  35. 35

    Turn slight left onto Church Street

    965 ft · 26 sec · Church Street

  36. 36

    Continue on State Street

    1594 ft · 27 sec · State Street

  37. 37

    Continue on Daniel Webster Highway

    12.3 mi · 18 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  38. 38

    Continue on US Route 3

    3.3 mi · 5 min · US Route 3

  39. 39

    Continue on Daniel Webster Highway

    8.1 mi · 12 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  40. 40

    Continue on US Route 3

    1.6 mi · 2 min · US Route 3

  41. 41

    Continue on Main Street

    1181 ft · 21 sec · Main Street

  42. 42

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    45 m · 7 sec · Pleasant Street

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

Car Route Details

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

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
43 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Styles Bridges Highway
47.3 mi · 30%
Daniel Webster Highway
20.6 mi · 13%
US 3 North
10.4 mi · 7%
New Hampshire Route 140
10 mi · 6%
Franconia Notch Parkway
7.73 mi · 5%
Henry Wilson Highway
6.95 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Styles Bridges Highway

Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway

47.3 mi · 00h 51m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.3 mi
112.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodstock
01h 54m from Rochester
Leave By
9:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers leaving Rochester and Mostly Sunny near Colebrook.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 157.1 miles (252.8 km) and usually takes 03h 49m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Woodstock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.5 miles from Rochester and 78.6 miles from Colebrook.

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

The direct path is about 112.8 miles (181.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.86 one way or $43.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers around Rochester and Mostly Sunny near Colebrook.

Stop Ideas Near Woodstock

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

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

BUS

Lincoln, New Hampshire

7 mi away
Main and Franklin Sts.
BUS

Plymouth, New Hampshire

24 mi away
83 Main St.
BUS

Littleton, New Hampshire

36 mi away
336 Cottage St.
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

40 mi away
325 Route 104

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rochester and Colebrook. Straight-line distance: 112.85 mi (181.61 km).

Rochester

#1 Rochester

City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

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

#2 Colebrook

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

Population2,134
Coordinates44.8944900, -71.4959200
Altitude313
CountryUnited States
Start: Rochester (-70.97562, 43.30453)
End: Colebrook (-71.49592, 44.89449)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 253 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.54 gal
20.99 L · about $21.86
Round trip
$43.71
11.08 gal · 41.98 L
Estimated CO2
49.2 kg one way
Round trip: 98.5 kg / 217 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $21.86 $43.71
Mid-grade $4.46 $24.69 $49.38
Premium $4.86 $26.91 $53.83
Diesel $6.00 $33.22 $66.45

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 · May 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Rochester and Colebrook. The current time is 21:13:39.

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.