How far is Rochester, NH from Tuftonboro, NH?
The driving distance from Rochester, NH to Tuftonboro, NH is about 37 miles (59.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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 00h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rochester and Tuftonboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rochester and Tuftonboro.
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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 1 toward Strafford Square Roundabout
12 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
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Exit the rotary onto North Main Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1265 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Spaulding Turnpike
11.8 mi · 16 min · Spaulding Turnpike
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Continue on White Mountain Highway
15.6 mi · 23 min · White Mountain Highway
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Turn left onto Old Granite Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Old Granite Road
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Continue on Courthouse Square
1453 ft · 29 sec · Courthouse Square
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Water Village Road
35 m · 2 sec · Water Village Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Water Village Road
4 mi · 7 min · Water Village Road
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Continue on Mountain Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Mountain Road
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Turn right onto Durgin Road
28 m · 4 sec · Durgin Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Durgin Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rochester and Tuftonboro.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
White Mountain Highway
Continue on White Mountain Highway
15.6 mi · 00h 23m
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 Partly Sunny near Tuftonboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rochester to Tuftonboro?
The road trip is about 37 miles (59.5 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Wakefield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from Rochester and 18.5 miles from Tuftonboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 4:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.17 one way or $10.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Rochester and Partly Sunny near Tuftonboro.
Stop Ideas Near Wakefield
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 Wakefield.
Dover Transportation Center
Wells Regional Transportation Center
Tilton, New Hampshire
Conway, New Hampshire
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rochester and Tuftonboro. Straight-line distance: 29.76 mi (47.9 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 Tuftonboro
City in Carroll County, New Hampshire, United States of America
| Population | 2,436 |
| Coordinates | 43.6964700, -71.2220100 |
| Altitude | 301 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tuftonboro (-71.22201, 43.69647)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $5.17 | $10.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.84 | $11.68 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.36 | $12.73 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.86 | $15.71 |
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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