How far is Rochester, NH from Farmington, NH?

The driving distance from Rochester, NH to Farmington, NH is about 8.2 miles (13.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 33m 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

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
8.17 mi
00h 16m
Flight
7.41 mi
11.93 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.41 mi
Kilometers
11.93 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.17 mi
Kilometers
13.15 km
Drive Time
00h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmington
Sat, May 30, 9:33 AM EDT
Return by in Rochester
Sat, May 30, 9:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rochester
2026-05-30T09:16
Arrive Farmington
Sat, May 30, 9:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Rochester
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Milton
NH

Town in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States of America

From Rochester
4.1 mi
00h 08m
To Farmington
4.1 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Saturday

Light Rain

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE
Destination
52°F
Saturday

Light Rain

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.2 mi · 3 min · NH Route 11

  10. 10

    Turn right onto State Route 153

    2016 ft · 43 sec · State Route 153

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
146.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Farmington Road
2.38 mi · 29%
NH Route 11
2.17 mi · 27%
Main Street
1.51 mi · 18%
North Main Street
1.38 mi · 17%
State Route 153
0.38 mi · 5%
Wakefield Street
0.29 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Farmington Road

Continue on Farmington Road

2.38 mi · 00h 05m

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 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.8 mi
7.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milton
00h 08m from Rochester
Leave By
7:56 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Rochester and Light Rain near Farmington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 8.2 miles (13.2 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?

Milton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.1 miles from Rochester and 4.1 miles from Farmington.

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

The direct path is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 7:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.14 one way or $2.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Rochester and Light Rain near Farmington.

Stop Ideas Near Milton

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

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

RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

25 mi away
33 Chestnut St.
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

30 mi away
3 Depot Road
RAIL

Wells Regional Transportation Center

32 mi away
696 Sanford Road
BUS

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

41 mi away
185 Grafton Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rochester and Farmington. Straight-line distance: 7.41 mi (11.93 km).

Rochester

#1 Rochester

City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

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

#2 Farmington

Town in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

Population6,951
Coordinates43.3898000, -71.0650600
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Start: Rochester (-70.97562, 43.30453)
End: Farmington (-71.06506, 43.3898)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 13 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.29 gal
1.09 L · about $1.14
Round trip
$2.29
0.58 gal · 2.18 L
Estimated CO2
2.6 kg one way
Round trip: 5.2 kg / 11 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.14 $2.29
Mid-grade $4.46 $1.29 $2.59
Premium $4.86 $1.41 $2.82
Diesel $6.00 $1.74 $3.48

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Rochester and Farmington. The current time is 09:16:24.

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.