How far is Rochester, NH from Newmarket, NH?

The driving distance from Rochester, NH to Newmarket, NH is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.2 miles (72.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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
60.72 mi
01h 36m
Flight
45.19 mi
72.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.19 mi
Kilometers
72.72 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.72 mi
Kilometers
97.72 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newmarket
Thu, Apr 23, 12:38 AM EDT
Return by in Rochester
Thu, Apr 23, 2:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rochester
2026-04-22T23:02
Arrive Newmarket
Thu, Apr 23, 12:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:18 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
Chichester
NH

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

From Rochester
30.3 mi
00h 48m
To Newmarket
30.4 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
49°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    16 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hanson Street

    75 m · 15 sec · Hanson Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Wakefield Street

    741 ft · 23 sec · Wakefield Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    804 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1706 ft · 49 sec · North Main Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Strafford Square Roundabout

    52 m · 4 sec · Washington Street

  7. 7

    Exit the rotary onto Washington Street

    7.6 mi · 14 min · Washington Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Franklin Pierce Highway

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Franklin Pierce Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Rochester Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Rochester Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto First New Hampshire Turnpike

    7.1 mi · 12 min · First New Hampshire Turnpike

  11. 11

    Continue on Dover Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Dover Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Epsom Circle

    81 m · 7 sec · Dover Road

  13. 13

    Exit the rotary onto Dover Road

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Dover Road

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    4.6 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1280 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Take the exit straight toward I 93 South: Manchester, Lebanon

    1475 ft · 50 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Everett Turnpike

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Everett Turnpike

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont

    1698 ft · 41 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    19.9 mi · 23 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 103: Warner, Bradford

    1022 ft · 35 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right

    50 m · 4 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto State Route 103

    1.6 km · 2 min · State Route 103

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Newmarket Road

    127 m · 17 sec · Newmarket Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Newmarket Road

    1.3 mi · 5 min · Newmarket Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Newmarket Road

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
20.2 mi · 33%
Dover Road
14 mi · 23%
Washington Street
7.64 mi · 13%
First New Hampshire Turnpike
7.08 mi · 12%
Franklin Pierce Highway
3.57 mi · 6%
Everett Turnpike
2.51 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 89 North

Merge slight left

19.9 mi · 00h 23m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.5 mi
45.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chichester
00h 48m from Rochester
Leave By
3:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Rochester and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Newmarket.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Chichester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.3 miles from Rochester and 30.4 miles from Newmarket.

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

The direct path is about 45.2 miles (72.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.44 one way or $16.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19 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 Newmarket.

Stop Ideas Near Chichester

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Chichester, 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 Chichester.

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

12 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

27 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

30 mi away
119 Canal St.
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

40 mi away
3 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rochester and Newmarket. Straight-line distance: 45.19 mi (72.72 km).

Rochester

#1 Rochester

City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

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

#2 Newmarket

Town in New Hampshire

Population9,207
Coordinates43.2778500, -71.8734100
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Rochester (-70.97562, 43.30453)
End: Newmarket (-71.87341, 43.27785)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.14 gal
8.11 L · about $8.44
Round trip
$16.88
4.28 gal · 16.22 L
Estimated CO2
19 kg one way
Round trip: 38 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.44 $16.88
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.54 $19.08
Premium $4.86 $10.40 $20.79
Diesel $6.00 $12.83 $25.67

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Rochester and Newmarket. The current time is 23:02:36.

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.