How far is Rochester, NH from Westmoreland, NH?

The driving distance from Rochester, NH to Westmoreland, NH is about 97.9 miles (157.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.7 miles (125 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m 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
97.92 mi
02h 30m
Flight
77.65 mi
124.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.65 mi
Kilometers
124.96 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.92 mi
Kilometers
157.58 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Westmoreland
Thu, Apr 23, 1:23 AM EDT
Return by in Rochester
Thu, Apr 23, 3:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rochester
2026-04-22T22:53
Arrive Westmoreland
Thu, Apr 23, 1:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:30 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
Hopkinton
NH

Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire

From Rochester
48.9 mi
01h 15m
To Westmoreland
49 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
48°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.8 mi · 9 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight left toward US 202 West, NH 9 West: Henniker, Keene

    1.5 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    15.5 mi · 21 min

  23. 23

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Keene Road

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Keene Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Route 9

    6.7 mi · 9 min · Route 9

  26. 26

    Continue on Franklin Pierce Highway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Franklin Pierce Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on Route 9

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Route 9

  28. 28

    Continue on NH Route 9

    1.5 mi · 3 min · NH Route 9

  29. 29

    Continue on Route 9

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Route 9

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 12 North: Walpole

    2101 ft · 51 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left

    5.8 mi · 7 min

  32. 32

    Turn left onto South Village Road

    3.7 mi · 9 min · South Village Road

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Village Road

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 202 West
16.4 mi · 17%
Dover Road
14 mi · 14%
Route 9
13.1 mi · 13%
I 89 North
8.16 mi · 8%
Washington Street
7.64 mi · 8%
First New Hampshire Turnpike
7.08 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.2 mi
77.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hopkinton
01h 15m from Rochester
Leave By
1:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Rochester and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Westmoreland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 97.9 miles (157.6 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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 48.9 miles from Rochester and 49 miles from Westmoreland.

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

The direct path is about 77.7 miles (125 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 1:30 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 Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Rochester and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Westmoreland.

Stop Ideas Near Hopkinton

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

12 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

28 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

30 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Nashua, NH

47 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rochester and Westmoreland. Straight-line distance: 77.65 mi (124.96 km).

Rochester

#1 Rochester

City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

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

#2 Westmoreland

Town in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States

Population1,702
Coordinates42.9620300, -72.4423100
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Start: Rochester (-70.97562, 43.30453)
End: Westmoreland (-72.44231, 42.96203)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 158 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.46 gal
13.08 L · about $13.65
Round trip
$27.30
6.92 gal · 26.16 L
Estimated CO2
30.7 kg one way
Round trip: 61.5 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New Hampshire · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Rochester and Westmoreland. The current time is 22:53:24.

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.