How far is Stratham, NH from Rochester, NH?
The driving distance from Stratham, NH to Rochester, NH is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stratham and Rochester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stratham and Rochester.
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Start on Portsmouth Avenue
29 m · 10 sec · Portsmouth Avenue
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Continue on Portsmouth Avenue
568 ft · 12 sec · Portsmouth Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Stratham Traffic Circle
80 m · 6 sec · College Road
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Exit the rotary onto College Road
4.1 mi · 8 min · College Road
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Continue on Exeter Street
800 ft · 27 sec · Exeter Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 km · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Newmarket Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Newmarket Road
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Turn right onto Dover Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Dover Road
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Continue on Durham Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Durham Road
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Turn left onto Bellamy Road
1 mi · 3 min · Bellamy Road
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Turn right onto Knox Marsh Road
2480 ft · 46 sec · Knox Marsh Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Silver Street
64 m · 4 sec · Silver Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Silver Street
30 m · 2 sec · Silver Street
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Take the ramp straight
919 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Spaulding Turnpike
8 mi · 10 min · Spaulding Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Old Dover Road, Rochester
1876 ft · 1 min · Exit 11
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Turn left onto Old Dover Road
2465 ft · 1 min · Old Dover Road
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Turn right onto Columbus Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Columbus Avenue
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1684 ft · 52 sec · 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 Stratham 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.
Spaulding Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Spaulding Turnpike
8.02 mi · 00h 10m
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 Stratham 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 Stratham to Rochester?
The road trip is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Madbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from Stratham and 12.1 miles from Rochester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.31 one way or $6.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Stratham and Mostly Sunny near Rochester.
Stop Ideas Near Madbury
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 Madbury.
Durham–UNH station
Dover Transportation Center
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Exeter station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stratham and Rochester. Straight-line distance: 19.64 mi (31.6 km).
#1 Stratham
Town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire
| Population | 7,579 |
| Coordinates | 43.0239800, -70.9136700 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| 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: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.31 | $6.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.74 | $7.49 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.08 | $8.16 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.04 | $10.07 |
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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