How far is Rochester, NH from Sanbornton, NH?
The driving distance from Rochester, NH to Sanbornton, NH is about 40.9 miles (65.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33 miles (53.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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 01h 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New Hampshire (United States)
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain then Scattered Rain Showers
Light Rain then Scattered Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rochester and Sanbornton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rochester and Sanbornton.
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Start on the route
16 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Hanson Street
75 m · 15 sec · Hanson Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Wakefield Street
741 ft · 23 sec · Wakefield Street
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Keep slight left
804 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1706 ft · 49 sec · North Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Strafford Square Roundabout
12 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
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Exit the rotary onto North Main Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Farmington Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Farmington Road
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Continue on NH Route 11
6.1 mi · 9 min · NH Route 11
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Continue on Henry Wilson Highway
6.2 mi · 9 min · Henry Wilson Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
797 ft · 23 sec
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Exit the roundabout
3023 ft · 2 min
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Turn left onto Factory Street
2617 ft · 1 min · Factory Street
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Continue on Frank C. Gilman Highway
3.7 mi · 7 min · Frank C. Gilman Highway
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Continue on New Hampshire Route 140
10 mi · 18 min · New Hampshire Route 140
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Continue on Gilmanton Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Gilmanton Road
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Continue on State Route 140
1135 ft · 36 sec · State Route 140
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Continue on Main Street
1094 ft · 31 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Depot Street
2.9 mi · 5 min · Depot Street
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Continue on Tilton Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Tilton Road
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Turn right onto Laconia Road
767 ft · 21 sec · Laconia Road
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Turn left onto Sanborn Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · Sanborn Road
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Turn sharp right onto Perkins Road
26 m · 4 sec · Perkins Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Perkins Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rochester and Sanbornton.
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.
New Hampshire Route 140
Continue on New Hampshire Route 140
10 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Light Rain then Scattered Rain Showers leaving Rochester and Light Rain then Scattered Rain Showers near Sanbornton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rochester to Sanbornton?
The road trip is about 40.9 miles (65.9 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?
Alton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.4 miles from Rochester and 20.5 miles from Sanbornton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33 miles (53.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.72 one way or $11.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain then Scattered Rain Showers around Rochester and Light Rain then Scattered Rain Showers near Sanbornton.
Stop Ideas Near Alton
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 Alton.
Tilton, New Hampshire
Concord, New Hampshire
New Hampton, New Hampshire
Dover Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rochester and Sanbornton. Straight-line distance: 33.03 mi (53.15 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 Sanbornton
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 3,012 |
| Coordinates | 43.4892400, -71.5823000 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sanbornton (-71.5823, 43.48924)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.72 | $11.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.46 | $12.93 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.04 | $14.09 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $8.70 | $17.39 |
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 15, 2026
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