How far is Rochester, NH from Kingston, NH?
The driving distance from Rochester, NH to Kingston, NH is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town 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 Kingston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rochester and Kingston.
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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
1.9 mi · 3 min · Gonic Road
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Continue on Calef Highway
7.7 mi · 13 min · Calef Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lee Circle
50 m · 5 sec · Calef Highway
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Exit the rotary onto Calef Highway
10.1 mi · 16 min · Calef Highway
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Continue on Officer Stephen Arkell Memorial Highway
5.8 mi · 8 min · Officer Stephen Arkell Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto Main Street
3156 ft · 1 min · 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 Kingston.
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.
Calef Highway
Exit the rotary onto Calef Highway
10.1 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Sunny leaving Rochester and Sunny near Kingston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rochester to Kingston?
The road trip is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Lee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Rochester and 13.9 miles from Kingston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.87 one way or $7.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rochester and Sunny near Kingston.
Stop Ideas Near Lee
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 Lee.
Durham–UNH station
Dover Transportation Center
Exeter station
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rochester and Kingston. Straight-line distance: 25.73 mi (41.41 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 Kingston
Town in New Hampshire, USA
| Population | 6,426 |
| Coordinates | 42.9364800, -71.0533900 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kingston (-71.05339, 42.93648)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.87 | $7.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.37 | $8.74 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.76 | $9.52 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.88 | $11.75 |
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 13, 2026
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