How far is Rollinsford, NH from Rochester, NH?
The driving distance from Rollinsford, NH to Rochester, NH is about 10.7 miles (17.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rollinsford and Rochester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rollinsford and Rochester.
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Start on Railroad Avenue
24 m · 5 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Roberts Road
141 m · 17 sec · Roberts Road
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Turn left onto Silver Street
141 m · 17 sec · Silver Street
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Turn left onto Rollins Road
1967 ft · 49 sec · Rollins Road
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Turn right onto Somersworth Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Somersworth Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Washington Street
1422 ft · 42 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on West High Street
2.1 mi · 5 min · West High Street
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Turn right onto New Rochester Road
2968 ft · 1 min · New Rochester Road
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Continue on Rochester Hill Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Rochester Hill Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Museum Way
37 m · 5 sec · Museum Way
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Turn right
17 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rollinsford and Rochester.
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.
Rochester Hill Road
Continue on Rochester Hill Road
3.15 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Rollinsford and Mostly Sunny near Rochester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rollinsford to Rochester?
The road trip is about 10.7 miles (17.2 km) and usually takes 00h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Somersworth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.3 miles from Rollinsford and 5.3 miles from Rochester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.50 one way or $3.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rollinsford and Mostly Sunny near Rochester.
Stop Ideas Near Somersworth
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Dover City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Somersworth.
Dover Transportation Center
Durham–UNH station
Wells Regional Transportation Center
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rollinsford and Rochester. Straight-line distance: 9.13 mi (14.69 km).
#1 Rollinsford
City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States of America
| Population | 2,577 |
| Coordinates | 43.2362000, -70.8203400 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rochester
City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 31,719 |
| Coordinates | 43.3045300, -70.9756200 |
| Altitude | 70 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-70.975483, 43.304656)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 17 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.50 | $3.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $1.69 | $3.39 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.85 | $3.69 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $2.28 | $4.56 |
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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