How far is Rochester, NH from Rindge, NH?

The driving distance from Rochester, NH to Rindge, NH is about 85.9 miles (138.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.7 miles (104.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 33m 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
85.88 mi
02h 16m
Flight
64.73 mi
104.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.73 mi
Kilometers
104.17 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.88 mi
Kilometers
138.21 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rindge
Sat, May 2, 5:20 PM EDT
Return by in Rochester
Sat, May 2, 7:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rochester
2026-05-02T15:03
Arrive Rindge
Sat, May 2, 5:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:56 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
Manchester
NH

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

From Rochester
42.9 mi
01h 08m
To Rindge
43 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
51°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9.6 mi · 15 min · Calef Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1904 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    20.3 mi · 24 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Airport, Manchester, Bedford

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on NH 101 West: Bedford, Nashua

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Turn left

    2229 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    17.2 mi · 26 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Elm Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Gibbons Highway

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Gibbons Highway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Temple Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Temple Road

  17. 17

    Continue on General Miller Highway

    2 mi · 4 min · General Miller Highway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on General Miller Highway

    540 ft · 20 sec · General Miller Highway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Senator Tobey Highway

    38 m · 3 sec · Senator Tobey Highway

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto West Road

    3.1 mi · 8 min · West Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Nashua Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Nashua Road

  22. 22

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

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Turnpike Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Prescott Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Prescott Road

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Squantum Road

    75 m · 6 sec · Squantum Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Cathedral Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Cathedral Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Payson Hill Road

    2411 ft · 60 sec · Payson Hill Road

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Calef Highway
38 mi · 44%
NH 101 West
19.4 mi · 23%
Gibbons Highway
4.62 mi · 5%
I 293 North
3.29 mi · 4%
West Road
3.11 mi · 4%
Turnpike Road
3.06 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.2 mi
64.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manchester
01h 08m from Rochester
Leave By
1:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Rochester and Mostly Sunny near Rindge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 85.9 miles (138.2 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?

Manchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.9 miles from Rochester and 43 miles from Rindge.

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

The direct path is about 64.7 miles (104.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 1:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.95 one way or $23.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rochester and Mostly Sunny near Rindge.

Stop Ideas Near Manchester

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

1 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Nashua, NH

23 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

25 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Haverhill station

39 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rochester and Rindge. Straight-line distance: 64.73 mi (104.17 km).

Rochester

#1 Rochester

City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

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

#2 Rindge

Town in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States

Population6,129
Coordinates42.7512000, -72.0098000
Altitude397
CountryUnited States
Start: Rochester (-70.97562, 43.30453)
End: Rindge (-72.0098, 42.7512)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.03 gal
11.47 L · about $11.95
Round trip
$23.91
6.06 gal · 22.94 L
Estimated CO2
26.9 kg one way
Round trip: 53.9 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.95 $23.91
Mid-grade $4.46 $13.50 $27.01
Premium $4.86 $14.72 $29.44
Diesel $6.00 $18.17 $36.34

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Rochester and Rindge. The current time is 15:03:18.

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.