How far is Rochester, NH from Stratham Station, NH?

The driving distance from Rochester, NH to Stratham Station, NH is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.7 mi
00h 44m
Flight
17.85 mi
28.73 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.85 mi
Kilometers
28.73 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.7 mi
Kilometers
44.58 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stratham Station
Sat, May 2, 4:59 AM EDT
Return by in Rochester
Sat, May 2, 5:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rochester
2026-05-02T04:15
Arrive Stratham Station
Sat, May 2, 4:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Rochester
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Dover
NH

County seat city in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

From Rochester
13.9 mi
00h 22m
To Stratham Station
13.9 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
56°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rochester and Stratham Station.

  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

    2558 ft · 40 sec · Blue Star Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1835 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Greenland Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Greenland Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Portsmouth Avenue

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Portsmouth Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Sandy Point Road

    1573 ft · 54 sec · Sandy Point Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Depot Road

    3003 ft · 2 min · Depot Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Depot Road

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Spaulding Turnpike
18.9 mi · 68%
Portsmouth Avenue
2.77 mi · 10%
Greenland Road
2.19 mi · 8%
Columbus Avenue
1.61 mi · 6%
Blue Star Turnpike
0.83 mi · 3%
Depot Road
0.57 mi · 2%
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 short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
17.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dover
00h 22m from Rochester
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Rochester and Mostly Sunny near Stratham Station.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rochester to Stratham Station?

The road trip is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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 13.9 miles from Rochester and 13.9 miles from Stratham Station.

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

The direct path is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.87 one way or $7.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rochester and Mostly Sunny near Stratham Station.

Stop Ideas Near Dover

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 Dover and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 6.8 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 3.3 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 Dover.

RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

33 Chestnut St.
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

8 mi away
3 Depot Road
BUS

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

16 mi away
185 Grafton Drive
RAIL

Exeter station

25 mi away
60 Lincoln Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rochester and Stratham Station. Straight-line distance: 17.85 mi (28.73 km).

Rochester

#1 Rochester

City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

Population31,719
Coordinates43.3045300, -70.9756200
Altitude70
CountryUnited States
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#2 Stratham Station

City in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Population6,949
Coordinates43.0528700, -70.8953300
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Rochester (-70.97562, 43.30453)
End: Stratham Station (-70.89533, 43.05287)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.98 gal
3.7 L · about $3.87
Round trip
$7.73
1.96 gal · 7.4 L
Estimated CO2
8.7 kg one way
Round trip: 17.4 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.87 $7.73
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.37 $8.74
Premium $4.86 $4.76 $9.52
Diesel $6.00 $5.88 $11.75

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Rochester and Stratham Station. The current time is 04:14:59.

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.