How far is Rumney, NH from Rochester, NH?
The driving distance from Rumney, NH to Rochester, NH is about 70.6 miles (113.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.4 miles (87.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.
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 New Hampshire, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rumney and Rochester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rumney and Rochester.
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Start on Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Rumney Route 25
3.1 mi · 5 min · Rumney Route 25
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Continue on Route 25
904 ft · 22 sec · Route 25
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Continue on Moosilauke Road
540 ft · 13 sec · Moosilauke Road
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Keep slight left
108 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Tenney Mountain Highway
3.9 mi · 8 min · Tenney Mountain Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South: Ashland, Concord
1326 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway
23.5 mi · 25 min · Styles Bridges Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 3, NH 11: Laconia, Tilton
1853 ft · 55 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Laconia Road
1546 ft · 47 sec · Laconia Road
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Turn right onto Tilton Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Tilton Road
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Continue on Depot Street
2.9 mi · 5 min · Depot Street
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Continue on Main Street
1094 ft · 31 sec · Main Street
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Continue on State Route 140
1135 ft · 34 sec · State Route 140
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Continue on Gilmanton Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Gilmanton Road
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Continue on New Hampshire Route 140
10 mi · 18 min · New Hampshire Route 140
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Continue on Frank C. Gilman Highway
3.7 mi · 7 min · Frank C. Gilman Highway
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Continue on Factory Street
2617 ft · 1 min · Factory Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
3036 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
605 ft · 17 sec
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Exit the roundabout
14.7 mi · 23 min
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Continue on North Main Street
1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on North Main Street
38 m · 3 sec · North Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Strafford Square Roundabout
39 m · 3 sec · North Main Street
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Exit the rotary onto North Main Street
2289 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn slight left
46 m · 4 sec
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Turn slight left onto Wakefield Street
42 m · 5 sec · Wakefield 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 Rumney 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.
Styles Bridges Highway
Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway
23.5 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Rumney 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 Rumney to Rochester?
The road trip is about 70.6 miles (113.6 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?
Belmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.2 miles from Rumney and 35.3 miles from Rochester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.4 miles (87.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 3:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.82 one way or $19.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Rumney and Mostly Sunny near Rochester.
Stop Ideas Near Belmont
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 Belmont.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rumney and Rochester. Straight-line distance: 54.35 mi (87.46 km).
#1 Rumney
City in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States of America
| Population | 1,575 |
| Coordinates | 43.8053500, -71.8125800 |
| Altitude | 155 |
| 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: 114 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $9.82 | $19.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $11.10 | $22.20 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $12.10 | $24.19 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $14.93 | $29.87 |
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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