How far is Sandwich, NH from Rochester, NH?
The driving distance from Sandwich, NH to Rochester, NH is about 52.8 miles (85 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40 miles (64.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 04m.
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
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sandwich and Rochester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandwich and Rochester.
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Start on Wentworth Hill Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Wentworth Hill Road
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Continue on Holland Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · Holland Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Whittier Highway
3154 ft · 1 min · Whittier Highway
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Turn right onto Governor John Wentworth Highway
2.2 mi · 4 min · Governor John Wentworth Highway
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Continue on Old Mountain Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Old Mountain Road
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Continue on Mountain Road
5.7 mi · 10 min · Mountain Road
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Continue on Water Village Road
4 mi · 7 min · Water Village Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Courthouse Square
38 m · 2 sec · Courthouse Square
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Exit the roundabout onto Courthouse Square
1448 ft · 29 sec · Courthouse Square
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Keep slight left to continue on Old Granite Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Old Granite Road
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Turn right onto White Mountain Highway
15.6 mi · 22 min · White Mountain Highway
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Continue on Spaulding Turnpike
11.6 mi · 16 min · Spaulding Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 11 West: Farmington, Alton
1824 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Farmington Road
929 ft · 32 sec · Farmington Road
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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 Sandwich and Rochester.
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
Turn right onto White Mountain Highway
15.6 mi · 00h 22m
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 then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Sandwich 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 Sandwich to Rochester?
The road trip is about 52.8 miles (85 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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 25 miles from Sandwich and 27.8 miles from Rochester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40 miles (64.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 4:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.38 one way or $14.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Sandwich and Mostly Sunny near Rochester.
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 Sandwich and Rochester. Straight-line distance: 40.03 mi (64.42 km).
#1 Sandwich
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 1,367 |
| Coordinates | 43.7903500, -71.4111800 |
| Altitude | 241 |
| 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: 85 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $7.38 | $14.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.33 | $16.67 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $9.08 | $18.17 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $11.21 | $22.43 |
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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