How far is Tamworth, NH from Rochester, NH?

The driving distance from Tamworth, NH to Rochester, NH is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.9 miles (65.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
45.59 mi
00h 57m
Flight
40.97 mi
65.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.97 mi
Kilometers
65.94 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.59 mi
Kilometers
73.37 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rochester
Thu, May 21, 3:43 AM EDT
Return by in Tamworth
Thu, May 21, 4:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tamworth
2026-05-21T02:46
Arrive Rochester
Thu, May 21, 3:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tamworth
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
Wakefield
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Tamworth
22.8 mi
00h 28m
To Rochester
22.8 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    6 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on Main Street

    52 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Tamworth Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Tamworth Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Depot Road

    3.4 mi · 7 min · Depot Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto White Mountain Highway

    27.7 mi · 42 min · White Mountain Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Spaulding Turnpike

    11.6 mi · 16 min · Spaulding Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 11 West: Farmington, Alton

    1824 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Farmington Road

    929 ft · 32 sec · Farmington Road

  9. 9

    Continue on North Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on North Main Street

    38 m · 3 sec · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Strafford Square Roundabout

    39 m · 3 sec · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Exit the rotary onto North Main Street

    2289 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight left

    46 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto Wakefield Street

    42 m · 5 sec · Wakefield Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Museum Way

    37 m · 5 sec · Museum Way

  16. 16

    Turn right

    17 m · 4 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
White Mountain Highway
27.7 mi · 61%
Spaulding Turnpike
11.6 mi · 25%
Depot Road
3.37 mi · 7%
North Main Street
1.49 mi · 3%
Tamworth Road
0.78 mi · 2%
NH 11 West
0.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

White Mountain Highway

Turn right onto White Mountain Highway

27.7 mi · 00h 42m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
40.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wakefield
00h 28m from Tamworth
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Tamworth and Partly Sunny near Rochester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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 22.8 miles from Tamworth and 22.8 miles from Rochester.

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

The direct path is about 40.9 miles (65.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 4:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.35 one way or $12.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wakefield

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wakefield, 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 Wakefield.

RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

43 mi away
33 Chestnut St.
RAIL

Wells Regional Transportation Center

44 mi away
696 Sanford Road
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

45 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Conway, New Hampshire

46 mi away
392 West Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tamworth and Rochester. Straight-line distance: 40.97 mi (65.94 km).

Tamworth

#1 Tamworth

Town in New Hampshire

Population3,094
Coordinates43.8598000, -71.2631300
Altitude158
CountryUnited States
Rochester

#2 Rochester

City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

Population31,719
Coordinates43.3045300, -70.9756200
Altitude70
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-71.263122, 43.859659)
End: (-70.975483, 43.304656)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.61 gal
6.09 L · about $6.35
Round trip
$12.70
3.22 gal · 12.18 L
Estimated CO2
14.3 kg one way
Round trip: 28.6 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.35 $12.70
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.18 $14.35
Premium $4.86 $7.82 $15.64
Diesel $6.00 $9.66 $19.31

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 21, 2026

There is no time difference between Tamworth and Rochester. The current time is 02:46:12.

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.