How far is Rochester, NH from Seabrook, NH?

The driving distance from Rochester, NH to Seabrook, NH is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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
34.31 mi
00h 47m
Flight
28.79 mi
46.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.79 mi
Kilometers
46.34 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.31 mi
Kilometers
55.22 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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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 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Seabrook
Fri, May 1, 7:23 PM EDT
Return by in Rochester
Fri, May 1, 8:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rochester
2026-05-01T18:35
Arrive Seabrook
Fri, May 1, 7:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 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
Newington
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Rochester
17.1 mi
00h 23m
To Seabrook
17.1 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
Seabrook Weather
NH
Live fallback forecast
59°F
Friday
Using Kensington as the closest live forecast in the Rockingham County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    728 ft · 25 sec · Gonic Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit left toward NH 16 Onramp South

    1622 ft · 29 sec · NH 16 Onramp South

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Spaulding Turnpike

    18.9 mi · 25 min · Spaulding Turnpike

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Blue Star Turnpike

    7.3 mi · 9 min · Blue Star Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Blue Star Turnpike

    5 mi · 6 min · Blue Star Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 107: Seabrook, Kingston

    1656 ft · 55 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    2623 ft · 55 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Lafayette Road

    617 ft · 22 sec · Lafayette Road

  12. 12

    Turn right

    99 m · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Turn sharp left

    76 m · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Spaulding Turnpike
18.9 mi · 55%
Blue Star Turnpike
12.2 mi · 36%
Columbus Avenue
1.61 mi · 5%
NH 107
0.31 mi · 1%
NH 16 Onramp South
0.31 mi · 1%
Gonic Road
0.14 mi
Longest Stretch

Spaulding Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Spaulding Turnpike

18.9 mi · 00h 25m

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
28.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newington
00h 23m from Rochester
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Rochester and Mostly Sunny near Seabrook.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Newington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Rochester and 17.1 miles from Seabrook.

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

The direct path is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.77 one way or $9.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Rochester and Mostly Sunny near Seabrook.

Stop Ideas Near Newington

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 Newington and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 3.8 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 6.5 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 Newington.

BUS

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

5 mi away
185 Grafton Drive
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

9 mi away
3 Depot Road
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

12 mi away
33 Chestnut St.
RAIL

Exeter station

17 mi away
60 Lincoln Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rochester and Seabrook. Straight-line distance: 28.79 mi (46.34 km).

Rochester

#1 Rochester

City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

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

#2 Seabrook

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population8,844
Coordinates42.8948100, -70.8711600
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Rochester (-70.97562, 43.30453)
End: Seabrook (-70.87116, 42.89481)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.21 gal
4.58 L · about $4.77
Round trip
$9.55
2.42 gal · 9.16 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.5 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.77 $9.55
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.39 $10.79
Premium $4.86 $5.88 $11.76
Diesel $6.00 $7.26 $14.51

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Rochester and Seabrook. The current time is 18:35:08.

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.