How far is Rochester, NH from New Hampton, NH?
The driving distance from Rochester, NH to New Hampton, NH is about 48.7 miles (78.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 24m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Carroll 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 New Hampton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rochester and New Hampton.
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Start on the route
16 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Hanson Street
75 m · 15 sec · Hanson Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Wakefield Street
741 ft · 23 sec · Wakefield Street
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Keep slight left
804 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1706 ft · 49 sec · North Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Strafford Square Roundabout
12 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
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Exit the rotary onto North Main Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Farmington Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Farmington Road
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Continue on NH Route 11
6.1 mi · 9 min · NH Route 11
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Continue on Henry Wilson Highway
6.2 mi · 9 min · Henry Wilson Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
604 ft · 17 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Bay Hill Road
2180 ft · 1 min · Bay Hill Road
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Turn slight left onto East Side Drive
54 m · 5 sec · East Side Drive
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Turn right onto Main Street
711 ft · 21 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Mt. Major Highway
2.1 mi · 4 min · Mt. Major Highway
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Continue on Mount Major Highway
6.3 mi · 10 min · Mount Major Highway
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Continue on Lakeshore Road
4.6 mi · 7 min · Lakeshore Road
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Turn right onto Weirs Road
2 mi · 4 min · Weirs Road
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Continue on Endicott Street East
1.4 mi · 3 min · Endicott Street East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Daniel Webster Highway
24 m · 1 sec · Daniel Webster Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Daniel Webster Highway
35 m · 2 sec · Daniel Webster Highway
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Continue on Endicott Street North
2.1 mi · 4 min · Endicott Street North
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Continue on Daniel Webster Highway
1.5 mi · 3 min · Daniel Webster Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Daniel Webster Highway
36 m · 7 sec · Daniel Webster Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Daniel Webster Highway
2173 ft · 1 min · Daniel Webster Highway
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Turn left
8.2 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
1260 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto Shingle Camp Hill Road
3150 ft · 1 min · Shingle Camp Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1494 ft · 43 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rochester and New Hampton.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn left
8.2 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Rochester and Slight Chance Rain Showers near New Hampton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rochester to New Hampton?
The road trip is about 48.7 miles (78.3 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?
Wolfeboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.3 miles from Rochester and 24.4 miles from New Hampton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 3:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.79 one way or $13.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.3 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 near New Hampton.
Stop Ideas Near Wolfeboro
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 Wolfeboro.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rochester and New Hampton. Straight-line distance: 39.89 mi (64.2 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 New Hampton
Human settlement in Belknap County, New Hampshire, United States of America
| Population | 2,234 |
| Coordinates | 43.6056300, -71.6542400 |
| Altitude | 154 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Hampton (-71.65424, 43.60563)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.79 | $13.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.67 | $15.33 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.36 | $16.71 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $10.31 | $20.63 |
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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