How far is Rochester, NH from Loudon, NH?

The driving distance from Rochester, NH to Loudon, NH is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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
31.63 mi
00h 58m
Flight
24.76 mi
39.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.76 mi
Kilometers
39.85 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.63 mi
Kilometers
50.9 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Loudon
Sat, May 2, 3:51 PM EDT
Return by in Rochester
Sat, May 2, 4:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rochester
2026-05-02T14:52
Arrive Loudon
Sat, May 2, 3:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:32 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
Northwood
NH

Place in New Hampshire, United States

From Rochester
15.8 mi
00h 29m
To Loudon
15.8 mi
00h 29m

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
55°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

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 Loudon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 3 toward Strafford Square Roundabout

    52 m · 4 sec · Washington Street

  7. 7

    Exit the rotary onto Washington Street

    7.6 mi · 14 min · Washington Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Franklin Pierce Highway

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Franklin Pierce Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Rochester Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Rochester Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto First New Hampshire Turnpike

    7.1 mi · 12 min · First New Hampshire Turnpike

  11. 11

    Continue on Dover Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Dover Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Epsom Circle

    81 m · 7 sec · Dover Road

  13. 13

    Exit the rotary onto Dover Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Dover Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto King Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · King Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Chichester Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Chichester Road

  16. 16

    Continue on South Village Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Village Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Village Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Washington Street
7.64 mi · 24%
Dover Road
7.42 mi · 23%
First New Hampshire Turnpike
7.08 mi · 22%
Franklin Pierce Highway
3.57 mi · 11%
Chichester Road
1.67 mi · 5%
Rochester Road
1.38 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Washington Street

Exit the rotary onto Washington Street

7.62 mi · 00h 14m

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
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
24.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Northwood
00h 29m from Rochester
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Rochester and Mostly Sunny near Loudon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Northwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from Rochester and 15.8 miles from Loudon.

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

The direct path is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.38 one way or $8.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rochester and Mostly Sunny near Loudon.

Stop Ideas Near Northwood

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

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

RAIL

Durham–UNH station

18 mi away
3 Depot Road
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

22 mi away
33 Chestnut St.
RAIL

Exeter station

28 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

31 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rochester and Loudon. Straight-line distance: 24.76 mi (39.85 km).

Rochester

#1 Rochester

City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

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

#2 Loudon

Town of the United States

Population5,697
Coordinates43.2856400, -71.4672900
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Start: Rochester (-70.97562, 43.30453)
End: Loudon (-71.46729, 43.28564)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.11 gal
4.22 L · about $4.38
Round trip
$8.76
2.22 gal · 8.44 L
Estimated CO2
9.9 kg one way
Round trip: 19.7 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.38 $8.76
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.95 $9.89
Premium $4.86 $5.39 $10.78
Diesel $6.00 $6.66 $13.31

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Rochester and Loudon. The current time is 14:52:27.

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.