How far is Rochester, NH from Madbury, NH?
The driving distance from Rochester, NH to Madbury, NH is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.7 miles (15.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rochester and Madbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rochester and Madbury.
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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
728 ft · 25 sec · Gonic Road
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Take the exit left toward NH 16 Onramp South
1622 ft · 29 sec · NH 16 Onramp South
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Merge slight left onto Spaulding Turnpike
8.3 mi · 11 min · Spaulding Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 9 West, NH 155 West: Madbury
900 ft · 31 sec
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Turn slight right onto Knox Marsh Road
2 mi · 3 min · Knox Marsh Road
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Turn left
16 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight right
135 m · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Kelley Road
533 ft · 26 sec · Kelley Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kelley Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rochester and Madbury.
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.
Spaulding Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Spaulding Turnpike
8.26 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Rochester and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Madbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rochester to Madbury?
The road trip is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km) and usually takes 00h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Somersworth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.4 miles from Rochester and 6.4 miles from Madbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.7 miles (15.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.78 one way or $3.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Rochester and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Madbury.
Stop Ideas Near Somersworth
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 Somersworth.
Dover Transportation Center
Durham–UNH station
Wells Regional Transportation Center
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rochester and Madbury. Straight-line distance: 9.7 mi (15.61 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 Madbury
City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States of America
| Population | 1,879 |
| Coordinates | 43.1692500, -70.9239500 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
End: Madbury (-70.92395, 43.16925)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.78 | $3.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.01 | $4.01 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.19 | $4.37 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $2.70 | $5.40 |
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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