How far is Rochester, NH from Richmond, NH?
The driving distance from Rochester, NH to Richmond, NH is about 103.1 miles (166 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.7 miles (121.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 25m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.
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.
City in New Hampshire, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rochester and Richmond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rochester and Richmond.
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Start on the route
17 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Museum Way
550 ft · 20 sec · Museum Way
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Turn right onto Columbus Avenue
1.6 mi · 4 min · Columbus Avenue
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Continue on Gonic Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Gonic Road
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Continue on Calef Highway
7.7 mi · 13 min · Calef Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lee Circle
50 m · 5 sec · Calef Highway
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Exit the rotary onto Calef Highway
9.6 mi · 15 min · Calef Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1904 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
20.3 mi · 24 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Airport, Manchester, Bedford
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on NH 101 West: Bedford, Nashua
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
2229 ft · 49 sec
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Continue straight
17.2 mi · 26 min
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Turn left onto Elm Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Elm Street
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Continue on Gibbons Highway
9.3 mi · 15 min · Gibbons Highway
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Continue on Wilton Road
4 mi · 7 min · Wilton Road
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Turn left onto Grove Street
1269 ft · 36 sec · Grove Street
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Continue on Jaffrey Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Jaffrey Road
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Continue on Peterborough Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · Peterborough Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
108 m · 18 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto River Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · River Street
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Continue on US Route 202
2.1 mi · 4 min · US Route 202
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Turn right onto NH Route 119
5.7 mi · 9 min · NH Route 119
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Turn left onto Templeton Turnpike
626 ft · 21 sec · Templeton Turnpike
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Turn right
25 m · 3 sec
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Turn left onto NH Route 119 West
1.4 km · 2 min · NH Route 119 West
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Turn right onto Columbia Road
1883 ft · 1 min · Columbia Road
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Turn straight onto State Route 119
3 mi · 6 min · State Route 119
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Continue on Fitzwilliam Road
3.5 mi · 7 min · Fitzwilliam Road
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Turn right onto Old Homestead Highway
25 m · 2 sec · Old Homestead Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Homestead Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rochester and Richmond.
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.
Calef Highway
Merge slight left
20.3 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Rochester and Sunny near Richmond.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rochester to Richmond?
The road trip is about 103.1 miles (166 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?
Bedford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.5 miles from Rochester and 51.6 miles from Richmond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.7 miles (121.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.4 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 1:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.36 one way or $28.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rochester and Sunny near Richmond.
Stop Ideas Near Bedford
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 Bedford.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rochester and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 75.68 mi (121.8 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 Richmond
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 1,126 |
| Coordinates | 42.7548100, -72.2717500 |
| Altitude | 325 |
| Country | United States |
End: Richmond (-72.27175, 42.75481)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 166 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
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 | $14.36 | $28.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $16.22 | $32.45 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $17.68 | $35.37 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $21.83 | $43.66 |
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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