How far is Rochester, NH from Conway, NH?

The driving distance from Rochester, NH to Conway, NH is about 56.8 miles (91.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.2 miles (75.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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
56.78 mi
01h 28m
Flight
47.17 mi
75.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.17 mi
Kilometers
75.92 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.78 mi
Kilometers
91.38 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Conway
Sat, May 2, 4:57 PM EDT
Return by in Rochester
Sat, May 2, 6:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rochester
2026-05-02T15:29
Arrive Conway
Sat, May 2, 4:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:34 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
Ossipee
NH

Town of the United States

From Rochester
28.4 mi
00h 44m
To Conway
28.4 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
55°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Take the ramp slight right

    1265 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Spaulding Turnpike

    11.8 mi · 16 min · Spaulding Turnpike

  10. 10

    Continue on White Mountain Highway

    31.3 mi · 48 min · White Mountain Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Chocorua Mtn Highway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Chocorua Mtn Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on White Mountain Highway

    7.1 mi · 11 min · White Mountain Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
White Mountain Highway
38.4 mi · 68%
Spaulding Turnpike
11.8 mi · 21%
Chocorua Mtn Highway
3.34 mi · 6%
North Main Street
1.64 mi · 3%
Main Street
1.25 mi · 2%
Wakefield Street
0.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

White Mountain Highway

Continue on White Mountain Highway

31.3 mi · 00h 48m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
47.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ossipee
00h 44m from Rochester
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Rochester and Mostly Sunny near Conway.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 56.8 miles (91.4 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Ossipee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.4 miles from Rochester and 28.4 miles from Conway.

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

The direct path is about 47.2 miles (75.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.89 one way or $15.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rochester and Mostly Sunny near Conway.

Stop Ideas Near Ossipee

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

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

BUS

Conway, New Hampshire

33 mi away
392 West Main St.
BUS

North Conway, NH

41 mi away
2760 White Mountain Highway
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

42 mi away
325 Route 104
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

45 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rochester and Conway. Straight-line distance: 47.17 mi (75.92 km).

Rochester

#1 Rochester

City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

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

#2 Conway

Town in New Hampshire

Population10,340
Coordinates43.9792400, -71.1203500
Altitude140
CountryUnited States
Start: Rochester (-70.97562, 43.30453)
End: Conway (-71.12035, 43.97924)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2 gal
7.58 L · about $7.89
Round trip
$15.78
4 gal · 15.16 L
Estimated CO2
17.8 kg one way
Round trip: 35.5 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.89 $15.78
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.91 $17.83
Premium $4.86 $9.72 $19.43
Diesel $6.00 $11.99 $23.99

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Rochester and Conway. The current time is 15:29:05.

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.