How far is Rochester, NH from Nottingham, NH?

The driving distance from Rochester, NH to Nottingham, NH is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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
18.82 mi
00h 33m
Flight
14.54 mi
23.4 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.54 mi
Kilometers
23.4 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.82 mi
Kilometers
30.28 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nottingham
Sun, May 31, 3:10 AM EDT
Return by in Rochester
Sun, May 31, 3:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rochester
2026-05-31T02:37
Arrive Nottingham
Sun, May 31, 3:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Rochester
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Lee
NH

Town in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

From Rochester
9.4 mi
00h 16m
To Nottingham
9.4 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
68°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Calef Highway

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Harvey Mill Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Harvey Mill Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Stage Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Stage Road

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stage Road

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Calef Highway
11.8 mi · 63%
Stage Road
2.45 mi · 13%
Gonic Road
1.9 mi · 10%
Columbus Avenue
1.61 mi · 9%
Harvey Mill Road
0.95 mi · 5%
Museum Way
0.1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Calef Highway

Continue on Calef Highway

7.68 mi · 00h 13m

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 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
14.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lee
00h 16m from Rochester
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rochester and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Nottingham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?

Lee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Rochester and 9.4 miles from Nottingham.

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

The direct path is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.60 one way or $5.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Rochester and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Nottingham.

Stop Ideas Near Lee

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 Lee and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 14.1 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 6.5 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 Lee.

RAIL

Durham–UNH station

6 mi away
3 Depot Road
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

14 mi away
33 Chestnut St.
RAIL

Exeter station

16 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
BUS

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

18 mi away
185 Grafton Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rochester and Nottingham. Straight-line distance: 14.54 mi (23.4 km).

Rochester

#1 Rochester

City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

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

#2 Nottingham

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

Population5,174
Coordinates43.1145300, -71.0997800
Altitude78
CountryUnited States
Start: Rochester (-70.97562, 43.30453)
End: Nottingham (-71.09978, 43.11453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.66 gal
2.51 L · about $2.60
Round trip
$5.21
1.32 gal · 5.02 L
Estimated CO2
5.9 kg one way
Round trip: 11.7 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.60 $5.21
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.94 $5.88
Premium $4.86 $3.21 $6.41
Diesel $6.00 $3.96 $7.92

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Rochester and Nottingham. The current time is 02:37:27.

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.