How far is Rochester, NH from Groveton, NH?
The driving distance from Rochester, NH to Groveton, NH is about 131.1 miles (211 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 93.3 miles (150.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 03h 10m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Patchy Fog then Light Rain
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rochester and Groveton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rochester and Groveton.
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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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Continue on Farmington Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Farmington Road
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Continue on NH Route 11
6.1 mi · 9 min · NH Route 11
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Continue on Henry Wilson Highway
6.2 mi · 9 min · Henry Wilson Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
797 ft · 23 sec
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Exit the roundabout
3023 ft · 2 min
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Turn left onto Factory Street
2617 ft · 1 min · Factory Street
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Continue on Frank C. Gilman Highway
3.7 mi · 7 min · Frank C. Gilman Highway
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Continue on New Hampshire Route 140
10 mi · 18 min · New Hampshire Route 140
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Continue on Gilmanton Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Gilmanton Road
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Continue on State Route 140
1135 ft · 36 sec · State Route 140
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Continue on Main Street
1094 ft · 31 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Depot Street
2.9 mi · 5 min · Depot Street
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Continue on Tilton Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Tilton Road
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Continue on I 93 North
2342 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway
47.3 mi · 51 min · Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on Franconia Notch Parkway
7.7 mi · 12 min · Franconia Notch Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 3 North: Twin Mountain, Lancaster
10.4 mi · 16 min
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Continue on US Route 3 North
6.1 mi · 9 min · US Route 3 North
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Continue on Twin Mountain Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Twin Mountain Road
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Continue on Daniel Webster Highway
142 m · 11 sec · Daniel Webster Highway
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Continue on Lancaster Road
2 mi · 3 min · Lancaster Road
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Continue on Prospect Street
6.3 mi · 9 min · Prospect Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Main Street
12 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street
5.2 mi · 8 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Lancaster Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lancaster Road
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Continue on Main Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
592 ft · 17 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 Groveton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Styles Bridges Highway
Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway
47.3 mi · 00h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Patchy Fog then Light Rain leaving Rochester and Chance Light Rain near Groveton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rochester to Groveton?
The road trip is about 131.1 miles (211 km) and usually takes 03h 10m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.6 miles from Rochester and 65.6 miles from Groveton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 93.3 miles (150.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:38 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.08 one way or $38.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Light Rain around Rochester and Chance Light Rain near Groveton.
Stop Ideas Near Plymouth
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 Plymouth.
Plymouth, New Hampshire
New Hampton, New Hampshire
Lincoln, New Hampshire
Tilton, New Hampshire
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rochester and Groveton. Straight-line distance: 93.3 mi (150.15 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 Groveton
Groveton is a place in New Hampshire, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 44.5986700, -71.5112000 |
| Altitude | 269 |
| Country | United States |
End: Groveton (-71.5112, 44.59867)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 211 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 38m |
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 | $4.12 | $19.08 | $38.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.74 | $21.93 | $43.86 |
| Premium | $5.20 | $24.07 | $48.13 |
| Diesel | $6.29 | $29.12 | $58.24 |
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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