How far is Rochester, NH from Deerfield, NH?

The driving distance from Rochester, NH to Deerfield, NH is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.5 mi
00h 35m
Flight
16.33 mi
26.28 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Rochester.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.33 mi
Kilometers
26.28 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.5 mi
Kilometers
29.78 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Deerfield
Sun, Apr 19, 2:16 AM EDT
Return by in Rochester
Sun, Apr 19, 2:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rochester
2026-04-19T01:40
Arrive Deerfield
Sun, Apr 19, 2:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Rochester
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Barrington
NH

Town in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

From Rochester
9.3 mi
00h 17m
To Deerfield
9.3 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 3 toward Strafford Square Roundabout

    52 m · 4 sec · Washington Street

  7. 7

    Exit the rotary onto Washington Street

    7.6 mi · 14 min · Washington Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Franklin Pierce Highway

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Franklin Pierce Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Rochester Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Rochester Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Mountain Avenue

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Mountain Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Mountain View Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Mountain View Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Harvey Road

    1.2 mi · 4 min · Harvey Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harvey Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
70.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Washington Street
7.64 mi · 41%
Franklin Pierce Highway
3.57 mi · 19%
Mountain Avenue
2.66 mi · 14%
Rochester Road
1.38 mi · 7%
Mountain View Road
1.37 mi · 7%
Harvey Road
1.21 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Washington Street

Exit the rotary onto Washington Street

7.62 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.2 mi
16.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Barrington
00h 17m from Rochester
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Rochester and Rain Showers Likely near Deerfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Barrington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Rochester and 9.3 miles from Deerfield.

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

The direct path is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.56 one way or $5.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Rochester and Rain Showers Likely near Deerfield.

Stop Ideas Near Barrington

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

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

RAIL

Durham–UNH station

13 mi away
3 Depot Road
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

14 mi away
33 Chestnut St.
BUS

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

26 mi away
185 Grafton Drive
RAIL

Exeter station

28 mi away
60 Lincoln Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rochester and Deerfield. Straight-line distance: 16.33 mi (26.28 km).

Rochester

#1 Rochester

City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

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

#2 Deerfield

Town in New Hampshire

Population4,564
Coordinates43.1461900, -71.2164500
Altitude159
CountryUnited States
Start: Rochester (-70.97562, 43.30453)
End: Deerfield (-71.21645, 43.14619)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.65 gal
2.47 L · about $2.56
Round trip
$5.13
1.3 gal · 4.94 L
Estimated CO2
5.8 kg one way
Round trip: 11.6 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.56 $5.13
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.90 $5.79
Premium $4.86 $3.16 $6.32
Diesel $6.00 $3.90 $7.80

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Rochester and Deerfield. The current time is 01:40:52.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.