How far is Seabrook, NH from Rochester, NH?

The driving distance from Seabrook, NH to Rochester, NH is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.28 mi
00h 41m
Flight
28.79 mi
46.34 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.79 mi
Kilometers
46.34 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.28 mi
Kilometers
55.17 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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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 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rochester
Fri, May 1, 5:55 PM EDT
Return by in Seabrook
Fri, May 1, 6:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seabrook
2026-05-01T17:13
Arrive Rochester
Fri, May 1, 5:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Seabrook
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Newington
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Seabrook
16.8 mi
00h 20m
To Rochester
17.4 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Seabrook Weather
NH
Live fallback forecast
59°F
Friday
Using Kensington as the closest live forecast in the Rockingham County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
54°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    21 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lafayette Road

    585 ft · 20 sec · Lafayette Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1560 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Hampton, Portsmouth

    1387 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Blue Star Turnpike

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Blue Star Turnpike

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Blue Star Turnpike

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Blue Star Turnpike

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Spaulding Turnpike

    19 mi · 25 min · Spaulding Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Old Dover Road, Rochester

    1876 ft · 1 min · Exit 11

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Old Dover Road

    2465 ft · 1 min · Old Dover Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Columbus Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Columbus Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1684 ft · 52 sec · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Museum Way

    37 m · 5 sec · Museum Way

  13. 13

    Turn right

    17 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Spaulding Turnpike
19 mi · 55%
Blue Star Turnpike
12.1 mi · 35%
Columbus Avenue
0.75 mi · 2%
Old Dover Road
0.64 mi · 2%
South Main Street
0.32 mi · 1%
I 95 North
0.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Spaulding Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Spaulding Turnpike

19 mi · 00h 25m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
28.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newington
00h 20m from Seabrook
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Seabrook and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Rochester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

Newington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Seabrook and 17.4 miles from Rochester.

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

The direct path is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.77 one way or $9.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Seabrook and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Rochester.

Stop Ideas Near Newington

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Newington and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 3.8 mi away

Old City Hall

Portsmouth , NH
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
Dover City Hall
Meeting point 6.5 mi away

Dover City Hall

Dover , NH
288 Central Ave, Dover, NH 03820
Rating 4.2/5 38 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newington.

BUS

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

5 mi away
185 Grafton Drive
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

9 mi away
3 Depot Road
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

12 mi away
33 Chestnut St.
RAIL

Exeter station

17 mi away
60 Lincoln Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Seabrook and Rochester. Straight-line distance: 28.79 mi (46.34 km).

Seabrook

#1 Seabrook

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population8,844
Coordinates42.8948100, -70.8711600
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Rochester

#2 Rochester

City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

Population31,719
Coordinates43.3045300, -70.9756200
Altitude70
CountryUnited States
Start: (-70.871173, 42.894781)
End: (-70.975483, 43.304656)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.21 gal
4.58 L · about $4.77
Round trip
$9.55
2.42 gal · 9.16 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.5 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.77 $9.55
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.39 $10.79
Premium $4.86 $5.88 $11.76
Diesel $6.00 $7.26 $14.51

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Seabrook and Rochester. The current time is 17:13:28.

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.