How far is Rochester, NH from Rye, NH?
The driving distance from Rochester, NH to Rye, NH is about 25.5 miles (41 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat city in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rochester and Rye.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rochester and Rye.
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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
728 ft · 25 sec · Gonic Road
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Take the exit left toward NH 16 Onramp South
1622 ft · 29 sec · NH 16 Onramp South
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Merge slight left onto Spaulding Turnpike
17.2 mi · 23 min · Spaulding Turnpike
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North
1.5 km · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Portsmouth Traffic Circle
108 m · 10 sec
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Exit the rotary onto US 1 Bypass South
3.7 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto Lang Road
1095 ft · 37 sec · Lang Road
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Continue on Lang Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Lang Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Washington Road
6 m · 1 sec · Washington Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rochester and Rye.
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.
Spaulding Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Spaulding Turnpike
17.2 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Cloudy leaving Rochester and Cloudy near Rye.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rochester to Rye?
The road trip is about 25.5 miles (41 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Dover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.7 miles from Rochester and 12.7 miles from Rye.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.55 one way or $7.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Cloudy around Rochester and Cloudy near Rye.
Stop Ideas Near Dover
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Dover City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dover.
Dover Transportation Center
Durham–UNH station
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Exeter station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rochester and Rye. Straight-line distance: 22.61 mi (36.38 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 Rye
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 5,478 |
| Coordinates | 43.0134200, -70.7708900 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rye (-70.77089, 43.01342)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.55 | $7.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.01 | $8.02 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.37 | $8.74 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.40 | $10.79 |
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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