How far is Rochester, NH from Fitzwilliam, NH?

The driving distance from Rochester, NH to Fitzwilliam, NH is about 95.1 miles (153 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.1 miles (111.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m 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
95.08 mi
02h 26m
Flight
69.12 mi
111.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.12 mi
Kilometers
111.24 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.08 mi
Kilometers
153.02 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fitzwilliam
Thu, Apr 23, 7:40 AM EDT
Return by in Rochester
Thu, Apr 23, 10:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rochester
2026-04-23T05:14
Arrive Fitzwilliam
Thu, Apr 23, 7:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:38 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
Bedford
NH

City in New Hampshire, USA

From Rochester
47.5 mi
01h 13m
To Fitzwilliam
47.6 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    17 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Museum Way

    550 ft · 20 sec · Museum Way

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Columbus Avenue

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Columbus Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Gonic Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Gonic Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Calef Highway

    7.7 mi · 13 min · Calef Highway

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lee Circle

    50 m · 5 sec · Calef Highway

  7. 7

    Exit the rotary onto Calef Highway

    9.6 mi · 15 min · Calef Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1904 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    20.3 mi · 24 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Airport, Manchester, Bedford

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on NH 101 West: Bedford, Nashua

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Turn left

    2229 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    17.2 mi · 26 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Elm Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Gibbons Highway

    9.3 mi · 15 min · Gibbons Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Wilton Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Wilton Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Grove Street

    1269 ft · 36 sec · Grove Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Jaffrey Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Jaffrey Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Peterborough Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Peterborough Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Main Street

    108 m · 18 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · River Street

  22. 22

    Continue on US Route 202

    2.1 mi · 4 min · US Route 202

  23. 23

    Turn right onto NH Route 119

    5.6 mi · 9 min · NH Route 119

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · NH Route 119 West

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Calef Highway
38 mi · 40%
NH 101 West
19.4 mi · 20%
Gibbons Highway
9.33 mi · 10%
NH Route 119
5.57 mi · 6%
Wilton Road
4 mi · 4%
I 293 North
3.29 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Calef Highway

Merge slight left

20.3 mi · 00h 24m

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
02h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26 mi
69.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bedford
01h 13m from Rochester
Leave By
1:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Rochester and Partly Sunny near Fitzwilliam.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 95.1 miles (153 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?

Bedford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.5 miles from Rochester and 47.6 miles from Fitzwilliam.

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

The direct path is about 69.1 miles (111.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26 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 1:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.22 one way or $26.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Rochester and Partly Sunny near Fitzwilliam.

Stop Ideas Near Bedford

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

6 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Nashua, NH

17 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

30 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Haverhill station

40 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rochester and Fitzwilliam. Straight-line distance: 69.12 mi (111.24 km).

Rochester

#1 Rochester

City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

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

#2 Fitzwilliam

Town in New Hampshire

Population2,376
Coordinates42.7806400, -72.1417500
Altitude349
CountryUnited States
Start: Rochester (-70.97562, 43.30453)
End: Fitzwilliam (-72.14175, 42.78064)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 153 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.35 gal
12.7 L · about $13.22
Round trip
$26.43
6.7 gal · 25.4 L
Estimated CO2
29.8 kg one way
Round trip: 59.5 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $13.22 $26.43
Mid-grade $4.46 $14.93 $29.86
Premium $4.86 $16.27 $32.55
Diesel $6.00 $20.09 $40.18

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Rochester and Fitzwilliam. The current time is 05:14:08.

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.