How far is Rochester, NH from Greenland, NH?
The driving distance from Rochester, NH to Greenland, NH is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.9 miles (32 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
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.
County seat city in Strafford County, 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 Greenland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rochester and Greenland.
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Start on the route
17 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Museum Way
550 ft · 20 sec · Museum Way
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Turn right onto Columbus Avenue
1.6 mi · 4 min · Columbus Avenue
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Continue on Gonic Road
728 ft · 25 sec · Gonic Road
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Take the exit left toward NH 16 Onramp South
1622 ft · 29 sec · NH 16 Onramp South
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Merge slight left onto Spaulding Turnpike
18.9 mi · 25 min · Spaulding Turnpike
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Merge slight left onto Blue Star Turnpike
2558 ft · 40 sec · Blue Star Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right
1835 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Greenland Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Greenland Road
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Turn left onto Portsmouth Avenue
1584 ft · 44 sec · Portsmouth Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Portsmouth Avenue
49 m · 10 sec · Portsmouth Avenue
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Turn left onto Church Lane
76 m · 11 sec · Church Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Church Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rochester and Greenland.
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.
Spaulding Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Spaulding Turnpike
18.9 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Rochester and Rain Showers near Greenland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rochester to Greenland?
The road trip is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Dover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from Rochester and 11.9 miles from Greenland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.9 miles (32 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.31 one way or $6.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Rochester and Rain Showers near Greenland.
Stop Ideas Near Dover
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Dover City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dover.
Dover Transportation Center
Durham–UNH station
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Exeter station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rochester and Greenland. Straight-line distance: 19.89 mi (32.01 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 Greenland
City in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America
| Population | 4,114 |
| Coordinates | 43.0362000, -70.8328300 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: Greenland (-70.83283, 43.0362)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 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 | $3.31 | $6.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.74 | $7.49 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.08 | $8.16 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.04 | $10.07 |
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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