How far is Rochester, NH from Sandwich, NH?
The driving distance from Rochester, NH to Sandwich, NH is about 50.1 miles (80.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40 miles (64.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.
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.
Town in New Hampshire
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rochester and Sandwich.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rochester and Sandwich.
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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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Take the ramp slight right
1265 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Spaulding Turnpike
11.8 mi · 16 min · Spaulding Turnpike
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Continue on White Mountain Highway
15.6 mi · 23 min · White Mountain Highway
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Turn left onto Old Granite Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Old Granite Road
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Continue on Courthouse Square
1453 ft · 29 sec · Courthouse Square
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Water Village Road
35 m · 2 sec · Water Village Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Water Village Road
4 mi · 7 min · Water Village Road
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Continue on Mountain Road
5.7 mi · 10 min · Mountain Road
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Continue on Old Mountain Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Old Mountain Road
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Continue on Governor John Wentworth Highway
2.2 mi · 4 min · Governor John Wentworth Highway
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Turn left onto Whittier Highway
3154 ft · 1 min · Whittier Highway
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Turn right onto Holland Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Holland Street
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Continue on Wentworth Hill Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Wentworth Hill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wentworth Hill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rochester and Sandwich.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
White Mountain Highway
Continue on White Mountain Highway
15.6 mi · 00h 23m
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 Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Sandwich.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rochester to Sandwich?
The road trip is about 50.1 miles (80.6 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?
Wakefield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25 miles from Rochester and 25 miles from Sandwich.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40 miles (64.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 3:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.98 one way or $13.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rochester and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Sandwich.
Stop Ideas Near Wakefield
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 Wakefield.
Dover Transportation Center
Wells Regional Transportation Center
Tilton, New Hampshire
Conway, New Hampshire
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rochester and Sandwich. Straight-line distance: 40.03 mi (64.42 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 Sandwich
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 1,367 |
| Coordinates | 43.7903500, -71.4111800 |
| Altitude | 241 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sandwich (-71.41118, 43.79035)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 81 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $6.98 | $13.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.89 | $15.78 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.60 | $17.20 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $10.61 | $21.23 |
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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