How far is Suncook, NH from Rochester, NH?

The driving distance from Suncook, NH to Rochester, NH is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.08 mi
00h 51m
Flight
26.88 mi
43.26 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.88 mi
Kilometers
43.26 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.08 mi
Kilometers
54.84 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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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 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rochester
Sat, May 2, 2:10 PM EDT
Return by in Suncook
Sat, May 2, 3:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Suncook
2026-05-02T13:18
Arrive Rochester
Sat, May 2, 2:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Suncook
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Northwood
NH

Place in New Hampshire, United States

From Suncook
16.8 mi
00h 25m
To Rochester
17.2 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
55°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    13 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Main Street

    36 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Glass Street

    1813 ft · 1 min · Glass Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Turnpike Street

    1332 ft · 42 sec · Turnpike Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto River Road

    1006 ft · 42 sec · River Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Pinewood Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Pinewood Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Route 28

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Route 28

  8. 8

    Continue on Suncook Valley Highway

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Suncook Valley Highway

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Epsom Circle

    11 m · 1 sec · Dover Road

  10. 10

    Exit the rotary onto Dover Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Dover Road

  11. 11

    Continue on First New Hampshire Turnpike

    7.1 mi · 12 min · First New Hampshire Turnpike

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Rochester Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Rochester Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Barrington Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Barrington Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    7.6 mi · 14 min · Washington Street

  15. 15

    Exit the rotary onto North Main Street

    2289 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight left

    46 m · 4 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto Wakefield Street

    42 m · 5 sec · Wakefield Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Museum Way

    37 m · 5 sec · Museum Way

  19. 19

    Turn right

    17 m · 4 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Suncook 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
20 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Washington Street
7.62 mi · 22%
First New Hampshire Turnpike
7.08 mi · 21%
Suncook Valley Highway
4.29 mi · 13%
Dover Road
4.29 mi · 13%
Barrington Road
3.57 mi · 10%
Pinewood Road
2.93 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

Washington Street

Turn left onto Washington Street

7.62 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
26.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Northwood
00h 25m from Suncook
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Suncook 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 Suncook to Rochester?

The road trip is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Northwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Suncook and 17.2 miles from Rochester.

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

The direct path is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.73 one way or $9.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Suncook and Mostly Sunny near Rochester.

Stop Ideas Near Northwood

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Northwood, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Durham–UNH station

18 mi away
3 Depot Road
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

22 mi away
33 Chestnut St.
RAIL

Exeter station

28 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

31 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Suncook and Rochester. Straight-line distance: 26.88 mi (43.26 km).

Suncook

#1 Suncook

Census-designated place in Merrimack County, New Hampshire

Population5,379
Coordinates43.1306400, -71.4531200
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Rochester

#2 Rochester

City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

Population31,719
Coordinates43.3045300, -70.9756200
Altitude70
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.453129, 43.130597)
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 40m
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
1.2 gal
4.55 L · about $4.73
Round trip
$9.47
2.4 gal · 9.1 L
Estimated CO2
10.7 kg one way
Round trip: 21.3 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.73 $9.47
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.35 $10.70
Premium $4.86 $5.83 $11.66
Diesel $6.00 $7.20 $14.39

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Suncook and Rochester. The current time is 13:18:41.

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.