How far is Rochester, NH from Troy, NH?
The driving distance from Rochester, NH to Troy, NH is about 98.1 miles (157.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.3 miles (111.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 58m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rochester and Troy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rochester and Troy.
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Start on the route
16 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Hanson Street
75 m · 15 sec · Hanson Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Wakefield Street
741 ft · 23 sec · Wakefield Street
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Keep slight left
804 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1706 ft · 49 sec · North Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Strafford Square Roundabout
52 m · 4 sec · Washington Street
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Exit the rotary onto Washington Street
7.6 mi · 14 min · Washington Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Franklin Pierce Highway
3.6 mi · 6 min · Franklin Pierce Highway
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Continue on Rochester Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Rochester Road
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Turn right onto First New Hampshire Turnpike
7.1 mi · 12 min · First New Hampshire Turnpike
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Continue on Dover Road
4.3 mi · 7 min · Dover Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Epsom Circle
81 m · 7 sec · Dover Road
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Exit the rotary onto Dover Road
4.9 mi · 8 min · Dover Road
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Keep slight right
4.6 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
1280 ft · 24 sec
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Take the exit straight toward I 93 South: Manchester, Lebanon
1475 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on Everett Turnpike
2.5 mi · 3 min · Everett Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont
1698 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
7.8 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 202 West, NH 9 West: Henniker, Keene
1.5 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
15.5 mi · 21 min
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Continue on West Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Keene Road
5.7 mi · 8 min · Keene Road
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Continue on Route 9
6.7 mi · 9 min · Route 9
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Continue on Franklin Pierce Highway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Franklin Pierce Highway
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Continue on Route 9
1.8 mi · 3 min · Route 9
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Continue on NH Route 9
1.5 mi · 3 min · NH Route 9
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Continue on Route 9
3.4 mi · 5 min · Route 9
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Turn left onto Washington Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Central Square
66 m · 7 sec · Central Square
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Continue on Central Square
76 m · 7 sec · Central Square
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Continue on Main Street
1864 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
38 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Monadnock Highway
1630 ft · 21 sec · Monadnock Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Monadnock Highway
27 m · 1 sec · Monadnock Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Monadnock Highway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Monadnock Highway
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Continue on NH Route 12
1.5 mi · 2 min · NH Route 12
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Continue on North Main Street
2.6 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Merge slight left onto Central Square
578 ft · 8 sec · Central Square
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Keep slight right to continue on South Main Street
745 ft · 10 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rochester and Troy.
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.
US 202 West
Continue straight
15.5 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Rochester and Mostly Sunny near Troy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rochester to Troy?
The road trip is about 98.1 miles (157.9 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?
Hopkinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49 miles from Rochester and 49.1 miles from Troy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.3 miles (111.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.8 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 1:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.65 one way or $27.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rochester and Mostly Sunny near Troy.
Stop Ideas Near Hopkinton
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 Hopkinton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rochester and Troy. Straight-line distance: 69.33 mi (111.57 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 Troy
Town in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 2,117 |
| Coordinates | 42.8239700, -72.1811900 |
| Altitude | 309 |
| Country | United States |
End: Troy (-72.18119, 42.82397)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 158 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $13.65 | $27.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $15.42 | $30.84 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $16.81 | $33.62 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $20.75 | $41.50 |
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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