How far is Rochester, NH from Haverhill, NH?

The driving distance from Rochester, NH to Haverhill, NH is about 97.6 miles (157 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.2 miles (119.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 12m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
97.54 mi
02h 36m
Flight
74.18 mi
119.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.18 mi
Kilometers
119.38 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.54 mi
Kilometers
156.98 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haverhill
Sun, May 3, 12:48 AM EDT
Return by in Rochester
Sun, May 3, 3:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rochester
2026-05-02T22:12
Arrive Haverhill
Sun, May 3, 12:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:18 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
New Hampton
NH

Human settlement in Belknap County, New Hampshire, United States of America

From Rochester
48.7 mi
01h 18m
To Haverhill
48.8 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
49°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 1 toward Strafford Square Roundabout

    12 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

  7. 7

    Exit the rotary onto North Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Farmington Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Farmington Road

  9. 9

    Continue on NH Route 11

    6.1 mi · 9 min · NH Route 11

  10. 10

    Continue on Henry Wilson Highway

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Henry Wilson Highway

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    797 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout

    3023 ft · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Factory Street

    2617 ft · 1 min · Factory Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Frank C. Gilman Highway

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Frank C. Gilman Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on New Hampshire Route 140

    10 mi · 18 min · New Hampshire Route 140

  16. 16

    Continue on Gilmanton Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Gilmanton Road

  17. 17

    Continue on State Route 140

    1135 ft · 36 sec · State Route 140

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    1094 ft · 31 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Depot Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Depot Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Tilton Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Tilton Road

  21. 21

    Continue on I 93 North

    2342 ft · 57 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway

    23.7 mi · 25 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 3, NH 25, NH 3A: Plymouth, Rumney

    1961 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Continue on Tenney Mountain Highway

    3.9 mi · 8 min · Tenney Mountain Highway

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Moosilauke Road

    92 m · 7 sec · Moosilauke Road

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Route 25

    904 ft · 22 sec · Route 25

  27. 27

    Continue on Rumney Route 25

    7.5 mi · 12 min · Rumney Route 25

  28. 28

    Continue on Mt Moosilauke Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Mt Moosilauke Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on Moosilauke Road

    685 ft · 12 sec · Moosilauke Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Mt Moosilauke Highway

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Mt Moosilauke Highway

  31. 31

    Continue on Mount Moosilauke Highway

    2882 ft · 1 min · Mount Moosilauke Highway

  32. 32

    Continue on Mt Moosilauke Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Mt Moosilauke Highway

  33. 33

    Continue on Mount Moosilauke Highway

    1.3 km · 2 min · Mount Moosilauke Highway

  34. 34

    Continue on Mt Moosilauke Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Mt Moosilauke Highway

  35. 35

    Continue on Mount Moosilauke Highway

    8.3 mi · 13 min · Mount Moosilauke Highway

  36. 36

    Continue on Mt Moosilauke Highway

    5.3 mi · 11 min · Mt Moosilauke Highway

  37. 37

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Dartmouth College Road

    53 m · 3 sec · Dartmouth College Road

  38. 38

    Continue on Route 10

    1 km · 57 sec · Route 10

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Route 10

Car Route Details

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

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
39 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Styles Bridges Highway
23.7 mi · 24%
Mt Moosilauke Highway
12.7 mi · 13%
New Hampshire Route 140
10 mi · 10%
Mount Moosilauke Highway
9.58 mi · 10%
Rumney Route 25
7.53 mi · 8%
Henry Wilson Highway
6.95 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Styles Bridges Highway

Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway

23.7 mi · 00h 26m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.4 mi
74.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Hampton
01h 18m from Rochester
Leave By
1:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Rochester and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers near Haverhill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 97.6 miles (157 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?

New Hampton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.7 miles from Rochester and 48.8 miles from Haverhill.

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

The direct path is about 74.2 miles (119.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.4 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 1:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.57 one way or $27.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rochester and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers near Haverhill.

Stop Ideas Near New Hampton

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

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

BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

2 mi away
325 Route 104
BUS

Plymouth, New Hampshire

17 mi away
83 Main St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

18 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

45 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rochester and Haverhill. Straight-line distance: 74.18 mi (119.38 km).

Rochester

#1 Rochester

City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

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

#2 Haverhill

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population4,555
Coordinates44.0345100, -72.0639800
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Start: Rochester (-70.97562, 43.30453)
End: Haverhill (-72.06398, 44.03451)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 157 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.44 gal
13.03 L · about $13.57
Round trip
$27.14
6.88 gal · 26.06 L
Estimated CO2
30.6 kg one way
Round trip: 61.1 kg / 135 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $13.57 $27.14
Mid-grade $4.46 $15.33 $30.66
Premium $4.86 $16.71 $33.42
Diesel $6.00 $20.63 $41.26

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Rochester and Haverhill. The current time is 22:12:10.

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.