How far is Rochester, NH from Rollinsford, NH?

The driving distance from Rochester, NH to Rollinsford, NH is about 10.7 miles (17.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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
10.74 mi
00h 23m
Flight
9.13 mi
14.69 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.13 mi
Kilometers
14.69 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
10.74 mi
Kilometers
17.28 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rollinsford
Tue, May 5, 1:00 AM EDT
Return by in Rochester
Tue, May 5, 1:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rochester
2026-05-05T00:36
Arrive Rollinsford
Tue, May 5, 1:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:42 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
Somersworth
NH

City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

From Rochester
5.3 mi
00h 11m
To Rollinsford
5.4 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1728 ft · 54 sec · Columbus Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    2897 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Rochester Hill Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Rochester Hill Road

  6. 6

    Continue on New Rochester Road

    2970 ft · 1 min · New Rochester Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West High Street

    2.1 mi · 5 min · West High Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Washington Street

    1422 ft · 43 sec · Washington Street

  9. 9

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

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Somersworth Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Somersworth Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Rollins Road

    1803 ft · 44 sec · Rollins Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Silver Street

    120 m · 10 sec · Silver Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Roberts Road

    545 ft · 13 sec · Roberts Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Railroad Avenue

    24 m · 3 sec · Railroad Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
149.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rochester Hill Road
3.15 mi · 29%
Main Street
2.44 mi · 23%
West High Street
2.08 mi · 19%
Somersworth Road
0.71 mi · 7%
New Rochester Road
0.56 mi · 5%
South Main Street
0.55 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Rochester Hill Road

Continue on Rochester Hill Road

3.15 mi · 00h 06m

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 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.6 mi
9.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Somersworth
00h 11m from Rochester
Leave By
7:42 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Rochester and Mostly Sunny near Rollinsford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 10.7 miles (17.3 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?

Somersworth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.3 miles from Rochester and 5.4 miles from Rollinsford.

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

The direct path is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.50 one way or $3.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Somersworth

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 Somersworth and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 14.5 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 4.8 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 Somersworth.

RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

7 mi away
33 Chestnut St.
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

15 mi away
3 Depot Road
RAIL

Wells Regional Transportation Center

22 mi away
696 Sanford Road
BUS

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

23 mi away
185 Grafton Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rochester and Rollinsford. Straight-line distance: 9.13 mi (14.69 km).

Rochester

#1 Rochester

City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

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

#2 Rollinsford

City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Population2,577
Coordinates43.2362000, -70.8203400
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Start: Rochester (-70.97562, 43.30453)
End: Rollinsford (-70.82034, 43.2362)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 17 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.38 gal
1.43 L · about $1.50
Round trip
$3.00
0.76 gal · 2.86 L
Estimated CO2
3.4 kg one way
Round trip: 6.8 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.50 $3.00
Mid-grade $4.46 $1.69 $3.39
Premium $4.86 $1.85 $3.69
Diesel $6.00 $2.28 $4.56

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Rochester and Rollinsford. The current time is 00:36:25.

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.