How far is Rochester, NH from Sutton, NH?

The driving distance from Rochester, NH to Sutton, NH is about 67.9 miles (109.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.1 miles (79 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m 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
67.87 mi
01h 43m
Flight
49.09 mi
79.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.09 mi
Kilometers
79.01 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.87 mi
Kilometers
109.23 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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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 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sutton
Mon, May 4, 8:59 PM EDT
Return by in Rochester
Mon, May 4, 10:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rochester
2026-05-04T19:15
Arrive Sutton
Mon, May 4, 8:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:04 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
Concord
NH

The capital of New Hampshire.

From Rochester
33.9 mi
00h 51m
To Sutton
34 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
64°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 2 toward Epsom Circle

    81 m · 7 sec · Dover Road

  13. 13

    Exit the rotary onto Dover Road

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Dover Road

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    4.6 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1280 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Take the exit straight toward I 93 South: Manchester, Lebanon

    1475 ft · 50 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Everett Turnpike

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Everett Turnpike

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont

    1698 ft · 41 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    26.7 mi · 31 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Sutton

    1530 ft · 49 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Road

    801 ft · 23 sec · North Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Gile Pond Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Gile Pond Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto State Route 114

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Route 114

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Village Road

    1142 ft · 32 sec · Village Road

  26. 26

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    766 ft · 21 sec · Main Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
27.4 mi · 40%
Dover Road
14 mi · 21%
Washington Street
7.64 mi · 11%
First New Hampshire Turnpike
7.08 mi · 10%
Franklin Pierce Highway
3.57 mi · 5%
Everett Turnpike
2.51 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 89 North

Merge slight left

26.7 mi · 00h 31m

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.8 mi
49.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Concord
00h 51m from Rochester
Leave By
3:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Rochester and Mostly Sunny near Sutton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 67.9 miles (109.2 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

Concord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.9 miles from Rochester and 34 miles from Sutton.

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

The direct path is about 49.1 miles (79 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 3:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.47 one way or $18.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Concord

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Concord, 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 Concord.

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

25 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

27 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

46 mi away
325 Route 104

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rochester and Sutton. Straight-line distance: 49.09 mi (79.01 km).

Rochester

#1 Rochester

City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

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

#2 Sutton

Town in New Hampshire

Population1,935
Coordinates43.3342400, -71.9514700
Altitude221
CountryUnited States
Start: Rochester (-70.97562, 43.30453)
End: Sutton (-71.95147, 43.33424)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.4 gal
9.07 L · about $9.47
Round trip
$18.94
4.8 gal · 18.14 L
Estimated CO2
21.3 kg one way
Round trip: 42.7 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.47 $18.94
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.70 $21.39
Premium $4.86 $11.66 $23.32
Diesel $6.00 $14.39 $28.79

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Rochester and Sutton. The current time is 19:15:58.

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.