How far is Rochester, NH from Londonderry, NH?

The driving distance from Rochester, NH to Londonderry, NH is about 50.6 miles (81.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
50.67 mi
01h 04m
Flight
36.41 mi
58.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.41 mi
Kilometers
58.6 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.67 mi
Kilometers
81.54 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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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 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Londonderry
Thu, Apr 23, 12:29 AM EDT
Return by in Rochester
Thu, Apr 23, 1:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rochester
2026-04-22T23:25
Arrive Londonderry
Thu, Apr 23, 12:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:22 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
Raymond
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Rochester
25.3 mi
00h 32m
To Londonderry
25.4 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
52°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    17 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Museum Way

    550 ft · 20 sec · Museum Way

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Columbus Avenue

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Columbus Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Gonic Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Gonic Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Calef Highway

    7.7 mi · 13 min · Calef Highway

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lee Circle

    50 m · 5 sec · Calef Highway

  7. 7

    Exit the rotary onto Calef Highway

    9.6 mi · 15 min · Calef Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1904 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    20.3 mi · 24 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Alan B Shepard Highway

    4 mi · 5 min · Alan B Shepard Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 28: North Londonderry

    1366 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    577 ft · 14 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Rockingham Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Rockingham Road

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto Smith Lane

    699 ft · 36 sec · Smith Lane

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Mammoth Road

    3.5 mi · 7 min · Mammoth Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mammoth Road

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Calef Highway
38 mi · 75%
Alan B Shepard Highway
4.01 mi · 8%
Mammoth Road
3.5 mi · 7%
Gonic Road
1.9 mi · 4%
Columbus Avenue
1.61 mi · 3%
Rockingham Road
1.02 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Calef Highway

Merge slight left

20.3 mi · 00h 24m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.2 mi
36.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raymond
00h 32m from Rochester
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Rochester and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Londonderry.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 50.6 miles (81.5 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Raymond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.3 miles from Rochester and 25.4 miles from Londonderry.

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

The direct path is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.06 one way or $14.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Rochester and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Londonderry.

Stop Ideas Near Raymond

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

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

RAIL

Exeter station

19 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

23 mi away
3 Depot Road
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

24 mi away
119 Canal St.
RAIL

Haverhill station

30 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rochester and Londonderry. Straight-line distance: 36.41 mi (58.6 km).

Rochester

#1 Rochester

City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

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

#2 Londonderry

Town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Population26,646
Coordinates42.8650900, -71.3739500
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Start: (-70.975483, 43.304656)
End: Mammoth Road (-71.374062, 42.865057)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.79 gal
6.77 L · about $7.06
Round trip
$14.12
3.58 gal · 13.54 L
Estimated CO2
15.9 kg one way
Round trip: 31.8 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.06 $14.12
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.98 $15.96
Premium $4.86 $8.70 $17.39
Diesel $6.00 $10.73 $21.47

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Rochester and Londonderry. The current time is 23:25:09.

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.