How far is Rochester, NH from Mont Vernon, NH?

The driving distance from Rochester, NH to Mont Vernon, NH is about 60.2 miles (96.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.2 miles (72.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m 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
60.22 mi
01h 33m
Flight
45.22 mi
72.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.22 mi
Kilometers
72.77 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.22 mi
Kilometers
96.92 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mont Vernon
Sat, Apr 18, 8:25 AM EDT
Return by in Rochester
Sat, Apr 18, 9:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rochester
2026-04-18T06:52
Arrive Mont Vernon
Sat, Apr 18, 8:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:24 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
30.1 mi
00h 46m
To Mont Vernon
30.1 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rochester and Mont Vernon.

  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 right to continue on I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Airport, Manchester, Bedford

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on NH 101 West: Bedford, Nashua

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Turn left

    2229 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    8.3 mi · 13 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Blueberry Hill Road

    1162 ft · 33 sec · Blueberry Hill Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Bayberry Drive

    1104 ft · 33 sec · Bayberry Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Blueberry Hill Road

    87 m · 10 sec · Blueberry Hill Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Dodge Road

    1850 ft · 55 sec · Dodge Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Jones Road

    2263 ft · 1 min · Jones Road

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto New Boston Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · New Boston Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Old Mont Vernon Road

    2739 ft · 1 min · Old Mont Vernon Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Old Amherst Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Old Amherst Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    15 m · 2 sec · North Main Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Calef Highway
38 mi · 63%
NH 101 West
10.5 mi · 17%
I 293 North
3.29 mi · 5%
Gonic Road
1.9 mi · 3%
Old Amherst Road
1.85 mi · 3%
Columbus Avenue
1.61 mi · 3%
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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15 mi
45.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raymond
00h 46m from Rochester
Leave By
3:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Rochester and Mostly Cloudy near Mont Vernon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rochester to Mont Vernon?

The road trip is about 60.2 miles (96.9 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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 30.1 miles from Rochester and 30.1 miles from Mont Vernon.

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

The direct path is about 45.2 miles (72.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 3:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.36 one way or $16.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Rochester and Mostly Cloudy near Mont Vernon.

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 Mont Vernon. Straight-line distance: 45.22 mi (72.77 km).

Rochester

#1 Rochester

City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

Population31,719
Coordinates43.3045300, -70.9756200
Altitude70
CountryUnited States
Mont Vernon

#2 Mont Vernon

City in United States of America

Population2,718
Coordinates42.8945300, -71.6742400
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Start: Rochester (-70.97562, 43.30453)
End: Mont Vernon (-71.67424, 42.89453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.12 gal
8.04 L · about $8.36
Round trip
$16.73
4.24 gal · 16.08 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.7 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.36 $16.73
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.45 $18.90
Premium $4.86 $10.30 $20.60
Diesel $6.00 $12.71 $25.43

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Rochester and Mont Vernon. The current time is 06:52:12.

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.