How far is Rochester, NH from North Conway, NH?
The driving distance from Rochester, NH to North Conway, NH is about 62.4 miles (100.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rochester and North Conway.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rochester and North Conway.
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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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Take the ramp slight right
1265 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Spaulding Turnpike
11.8 mi · 16 min · Spaulding Turnpike
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Continue on White Mountain Highway
31.3 mi · 48 min · White Mountain Highway
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Continue on Chocorua Mtn Highway
3.3 mi · 5 min · Chocorua Mtn Highway
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Continue on White Mountain Highway
7.1 mi · 11 min · White Mountain Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto White Mountain Highway
2.8 mi · 5 min · White Mountain Highway
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Continue on White Mountain Road
1 km · 2 min · White Mountain Road
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Continue on White Mountain Highway
2 mi · 5 min · White Mountain Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · White Mountain Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rochester and North Conway.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
White Mountain Highway
Continue on White Mountain Highway
31.3 mi · 00h 48m
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.
Sunny leaving Rochester and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near North Conway.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rochester to North Conway?
The road trip is about 62.4 miles (100.4 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?
Ossipee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.2 miles from Rochester and 31.2 miles from North Conway.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 3:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.68 one way or $17.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rochester and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near North Conway.
Stop Ideas Near Ossipee
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 Ossipee.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rochester and North Conway. Straight-line distance: 52.32 mi (84.2 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 North Conway
Location in Conway, New Hampshire
| Population | 2,349 |
| Coordinates | 44.0536800, -71.1284000 |
| Altitude | 160 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Conway (-71.1284, 44.05368)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 100 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $8.68 | $17.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $9.81 | $19.61 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $10.69 | $21.38 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $13.19 | $26.39 |
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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