How far is Rochester, NH from Gorham, NH?
The driving distance from Rochester, NH to Gorham, NH is about 90.2 miles (145.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.5 miles (121.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 48m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 02h 24m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rochester and Gorham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rochester and Gorham.
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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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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 1 toward Strafford Square Roundabout
12 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
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Exit the rotary onto North Main Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1265 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Spaulding Turnpike
11.8 mi · 16 min · Spaulding Turnpike
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Continue on White Mountain Highway
31.3 mi · 48 min · White Mountain Highway
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Continue on Chocorua Mtn Highway
3.3 mi · 5 min · Chocorua Mtn Highway
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Continue on White Mountain Highway
7.1 mi · 11 min · White Mountain Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto White Mountain Highway
2.8 mi · 5 min · White Mountain Highway
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Continue on White Mountain Road
1 km · 2 min · White Mountain Road
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Continue on White Mountain Highway
4.2 mi · 9 min · White Mountain Highway
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Continue on White Mountain Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · White Mountain Road
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Take the exit slight right
120 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pinkham Notch Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Pinkham Notch Road
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Continue on Old Goodrich Falls Road
1362 ft · 23 sec · Old Goodrich Falls Road
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Continue on Pinkham Notch Road
8.6 mi · 13 min · Pinkham Notch Road
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Continue on White Mountain Road
11.3 mi · 16 min · White Mountain Road
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Continue on Glen Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Glen Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
33 m · 3 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rochester and Gorham.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Rochester and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Gorham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rochester to Gorham?
The road trip is about 90.2 miles (145.2 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?
Tamworth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.1 miles from Rochester and 45.1 miles from Gorham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.5 miles (121.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 1:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.55 one way or $25.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rochester and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Gorham.
Stop Ideas Near Tamworth
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 Tamworth.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rochester and Gorham. Straight-line distance: 75.5 mi (121.5 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 Gorham
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 2,593 |
| Coordinates | 44.3878400, -71.1731300 |
| Altitude | 241 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gorham (-71.17313, 44.38784)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 145 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $12.55 | $25.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $14.17 | $28.35 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $15.45 | $30.90 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $19.07 | $38.14 |
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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