How far is Rochester, NH from Grantham, NH?

The driving distance from Rochester, NH to Grantham, NH is about 82 miles (131.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.7 miles (96.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
81.98 mi
01h 57m
Flight
59.72 mi
96.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.72 mi
Kilometers
96.11 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.98 mi
Kilometers
131.94 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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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 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grantham
Wed, Apr 29, 9:03 PM EDT
Return by in Rochester
Wed, Apr 29, 11:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rochester
2026-04-29T19:05
Arrive Grantham
Wed, Apr 29, 9:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:36 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
Concord
NH

The capital of New Hampshire.

From Rochester
40.9 mi
00h 58m
To Grantham
41.1 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
38°F
Overnight

Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
60°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Turn right onto First New Hampshire Turnpike

    7.1 mi · 12 min · First New Hampshire Turnpike

  11. 11

    Continue on Dover Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Dover Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Epsom Circle

    81 m · 7 sec · Dover Road

  13. 13

    Exit the rotary onto Dover Road

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Dover Road

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    4.6 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1280 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Take the exit straight toward I 93 South: Manchester, Lebanon

    1475 ft · 50 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Everett Turnpike

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Everett Turnpike

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont

    1698 ft · 41 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    42.6 mi · 49 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 10: Grantham, Croydon

    1731 ft · 59 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Old State Route 10

    804 ft · 17 sec · Old State Route 10

  23. 23

    Continue on Route 10 South

    3224 ft · 57 sec · Route 10 South

  24. 24

    Turn right

    38 m · 9 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
42.9 mi · 52%
Dover Road
14 mi · 17%
Washington Street
7.64 mi · 9%
First New Hampshire Turnpike
7.08 mi · 9%
Franklin Pierce Highway
3.57 mi · 4%
Everett Turnpike
2.51 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 89 North

Merge slight left

42.6 mi · 00h 49m

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
01h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.3 mi
59.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Concord
00h 58m from Rochester
Leave By
2:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Cloudy leaving Rochester and Partly Sunny near Grantham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 82 miles (131.9 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Concord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.9 miles from Rochester and 41.1 miles from Grantham.

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

The direct path is about 59.7 miles (96.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 2:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.40 one way or $22.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Concord

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

25 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

27 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

46 mi away
325 Route 104

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rochester and Grantham. Straight-line distance: 59.72 mi (96.11 km).

Rochester

#1 Rochester

City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

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

#2 Grantham

Town in Sullivan County, New Hampshire, United States

Population2,955
Coordinates43.4895200, -72.1375900
Altitude288
CountryUnited States
Start: Rochester (-70.97562, 43.30453)
End: Grantham (-72.13759, 43.48952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 132 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.89 gal
10.95 L · about $11.40
Round trip
$22.80
5.78 gal · 21.9 L
Estimated CO2
25.7 kg one way
Round trip: 51.4 kg / 113 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.40 $22.80
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.88 $25.76
Premium $4.86 $14.04 $28.08
Diesel $6.00 $17.33 $34.66

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Rochester and Grantham. The current time is 19:05:50.

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.