How far is Rochester, NH from South Hooksett, NH?
The driving distance from Rochester, NH to South Hooksett, NH is about 43 miles (69.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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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 03m.
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 the U.
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 South Hooksett.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rochester and South Hooksett.
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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
1.9 mi · 3 min · Gonic Road
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Continue on Calef Highway
7.7 mi · 13 min · Calef Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lee Circle
50 m · 5 sec · Calef Highway
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Exit the rotary onto Calef Highway
9.6 mi · 15 min · Calef Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1904 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
18.4 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 93 North: Concord
2480 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 3 North, NH 28 North: Hooksett
2765 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Hooksett Road
1186 ft · 32 sec · Hooksett Road
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Turn right onto Alice Avenue
1250 ft · 34 sec · Alice Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Alice Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rochester and South Hooksett.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Calef Highway
Merge slight left
18.4 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Rochester and Mostly Sunny near South Hooksett.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rochester to South Hooksett?
The road trip is about 43 miles (69.2 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Epping is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.5 miles from Rochester and 21.5 miles from South Hooksett.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 4:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.00 one way or $11.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Rochester and Mostly Sunny near South Hooksett.
Stop Ideas Near Epping
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 Epping.
Exeter station
Durham–UNH station
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Dover Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rochester and South Hooksett. Straight-line distance: 30.1 mi (48.44 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 South Hooksett
Census-designated place in Merrimack County, New Hampshire
| Population | 5,418 |
| Coordinates | 43.0264700, -71.4353400 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Hooksett (-71.43534, 43.02647)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $6.00 | $11.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.77 | $13.55 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.38 | $14.77 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.12 | $18.23 |
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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