How far is Rochester, NH from Suncook, NH?

The driving distance from Rochester, NH to Suncook, NH is about 34 miles (54.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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
34.01 mi
01h 00m
Flight
26.88 mi
43.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.88 mi
Kilometers
43.26 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.01 mi
Kilometers
54.74 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Suncook
Sat, May 2, 3:33 PM EDT
Return by in Rochester
Sat, May 2, 4:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rochester
2026-05-02T14:33
Arrive Suncook
Sat, May 2, 3:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 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
Northwood
NH

Place in New Hampshire, United States

From Rochester
17 mi
00h 30m
To Suncook
17 mi
00h 30m

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
55°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    16 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hanson Street

    75 m · 15 sec · Hanson Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Wakefield Street

    741 ft · 23 sec · Wakefield Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    804 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1706 ft · 49 sec · North Main Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Strafford Square Roundabout

    52 m · 4 sec · Washington Street

  7. 7

    Exit the rotary onto Washington Street

    7.6 mi · 14 min · Washington Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Franklin Pierce Highway

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Franklin Pierce Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Rochester Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Rochester Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto First New Hampshire Turnpike

    7.1 mi · 12 min · First New Hampshire Turnpike

  11. 11

    Continue on Dover Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Dover Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Epsom Circle

    129 m · 11 sec · Suncook Valley Highway

  13. 13

    Exit the rotary onto Suncook Valley Highway

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Suncook Valley Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Route 28

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Route 28

  15. 15

    Continue on Pinewood Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Pinewood Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto River Road

    1006 ft · 35 sec · River Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Turnpike Street

    1332 ft · 47 sec · Turnpike Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Glass Street

    1813 ft · 1 min · Glass Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Main Street

    36 m · 10 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn sharp right

    13 m · 3 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Washington Street
7.64 mi · 22%
First New Hampshire Turnpike
7.08 mi · 21%
Suncook Valley Highway
4.33 mi · 13%
Dover Road
4.28 mi · 13%
Franklin Pierce Highway
3.57 mi · 10%
Pinewood Road
2.93 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

Washington Street

Exit the rotary onto Washington Street

7.62 mi · 00h 14m

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
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
26.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Northwood
00h 30m from Rochester
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Rochester and Mostly Sunny near Suncook.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34 miles (54.7 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Northwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from Rochester and 17 miles from Suncook.

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

The direct path is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.73 one way or $9.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Northwood

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Northwood, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Northwood.

RAIL

Durham–UNH station

18 mi away
3 Depot Road
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

22 mi away
33 Chestnut St.
RAIL

Exeter station

28 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

31 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rochester and Suncook. Straight-line distance: 26.88 mi (43.26 km).

Rochester

#1 Rochester

City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

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

#2 Suncook

Census-designated place in Merrimack County, New Hampshire

Population5,379
Coordinates43.1306400, -71.4531200
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: Rochester (-70.97562, 43.30453)
End: Suncook (-71.45312, 43.13064)

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 40m
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
1.2 gal
4.54 L · about $4.73
Round trip
$9.47
2.4 gal · 9.08 L
Estimated CO2
10.7 kg one way
Round trip: 21.3 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.73 $9.47
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.35 $10.70
Premium $4.86 $5.83 $11.66
Diesel $6.00 $7.20 $14.39

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Rochester and Suncook. The current time is 14:33:11.

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.