How far is Rochester, NH from Milton, NH?
The driving distance from Rochester, NH to Milton, NH is about 7.6 miles (12.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.3 miles (11.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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 Milton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rochester and Milton.
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Start on the route
17 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Museum Way
550 ft · 19 sec · Museum Way
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Turn left onto Columbus Avenue
1430 ft · 45 sec · Columbus Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Wakefield Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Wakefield Street
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Continue on Milton Road
4.5 mi · 10 min · Milton Road
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Continue on White Mountain Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · White Mountain Highway
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Turn left onto Mill Street
51 m · 9 sec · Mill Street
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Turn right onto Dawson Street
147 m · 20 sec · Dawson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dawson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rochester and Milton.
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.
Milton Road
Continue on Milton Road
4.54 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Rochester and Mostly Sunny near Milton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rochester to Milton?
The road trip is about 7.6 miles (12.3 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?
Farmington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.8 miles from Rochester and 3.8 miles from Milton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.3 miles (11.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.3 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 7:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.07 one way or $2.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rochester and Mostly Sunny near Milton.
Stop Ideas Near Farmington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Farmington.
Dover Transportation Center
Durham–UNH station
Wells Regional Transportation Center
Tilton, New Hampshire
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rochester and Milton. Straight-line distance: 7.3 mi (11.75 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 Milton
Town in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States of America
| Population | 4,614 |
| Coordinates | 43.4098000, -70.9884000 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| Country | United States |
End: Milton (-70.9884, 43.4098)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $1.07 | $2.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $1.20 | $2.41 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.31 | $2.62 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $1.62 | $3.24 |
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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