How far is Rochester, NH from Newfields, NH?

The driving distance from Rochester, NH to Newfields, NH is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.13 mi
00h 41m
Flight
18.58 mi
29.9 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.58 mi
Kilometers
29.9 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.13 mi
Kilometers
35.61 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newfields
Sun, Apr 19, 8:33 AM EDT
Return by in Rochester
Sun, Apr 19, 9:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rochester
2026-04-19T07:51
Arrive Newfields
Sun, Apr 19, 8:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Rochester
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Dover
NH

County seat city in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

From Rochester
11.1 mi
00h 20m
To Newfields
11.1 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
59°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    728 ft · 25 sec · Gonic Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit left toward NH 16 Onramp South

    1622 ft · 29 sec · NH 16 Onramp South

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Spaulding Turnpike

    8.3 mi · 11 min · Spaulding Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 9 West, NH 155 West: Madbury

    900 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Knox Marsh Road

    146 m · 10 sec · Knox Marsh Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Bellamy Road

    1 mi · 3 min · Bellamy Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Durham Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Durham Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Dover Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Dover Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Newmarket Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Newmarket Road

  13. 13

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · North Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Exeter Street

    762 ft · 24 sec · Exeter Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Exeter Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Exeter Road

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    73 m · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2521 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    140 m · 16 sec · Pleasant Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
86 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Spaulding Turnpike
8.26 mi · 37%
Newmarket Road
3.2 mi · 14%
Exeter Road
2.5 mi · 11%
Durham Road
1.63 mi · 7%
Columbus Avenue
1.61 mi · 7%
Dover Road
1.46 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.5 mi
18.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dover
00h 20m from Rochester
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Rochester and Rain Showers Likely near Newfields.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

Dover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.1 miles from Rochester and 11.1 miles from Newfields.

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

The direct path is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.08 one way or $6.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Rochester and Rain Showers Likely near Newfields.

Stop Ideas Near Dover

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Dover and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 9.7 mi away

Old City Hall

Portsmouth , NH
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
Dover City Hall
Meeting point 1.3 mi away

Dover City Hall

Dover , NH
288 Central Ave, Dover, NH 03820
Rating 4.2/5 38 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dover.

RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

33 Chestnut St.
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

8 mi away
3 Depot Road
BUS

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

16 mi away
185 Grafton Drive
RAIL

Exeter station

25 mi away
60 Lincoln Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rochester and Newfields. Straight-line distance: 18.58 mi (29.9 km).

Rochester

#1 Rochester

City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

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

#2 Newfields

Human settlement in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Population1,733
Coordinates43.0370300, -70.9383900
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Rochester (-70.97562, 43.30453)
End: Newfields (-70.93839, 43.03703)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.78 gal
2.96 L · about $3.08
Round trip
$6.15
1.56 gal · 5.92 L
Estimated CO2
6.9 kg one way
Round trip: 13.9 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.08 $6.15
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.48 $6.95
Premium $4.86 $3.79 $7.58
Diesel $6.00 $4.68 $9.36

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Rochester and Newfields. The current time is 07:51:27.

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.