How far is Rochester, NH from Epsom, NH?
The driving distance from Rochester, NH to Epsom, NH is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Place in New Hampshire, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rochester and Epsom.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rochester and Epsom.
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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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3
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
2.8 mi · 5 min · Dover Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dover Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rochester and Epsom.
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.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Rochester and Mostly Sunny near Epsom.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rochester to Epsom?
The road trip is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Northwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from Rochester and 11.6 miles from Epsom.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.23 one way or $6.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rochester and Mostly Sunny near Epsom.
Stop Ideas Near Northwood
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 Northwood.
Durham–UNH station
Dover Transportation Center
Exeter station
Concord, New Hampshire
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rochester and Epsom. Straight-line distance: 18.8 mi (30.25 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 Epsom
Epsom, New Hampshire
| Population | 4,824 |
| Coordinates | 43.2228600, -71.3320100 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
End: Epsom (-71.33201, 43.22286)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.23 | $6.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.65 | $7.31 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.98 | $7.97 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.92 | $9.84 |
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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