Rochester, NH Road Trips

Sitting in the Northeast, Rochester, NH is a convenient base with 8 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 44 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Rochester, NH spread mainly west and south, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

8

Longest Drive

96.8 mi

Berlin, NH

Quickest Drive

17m

Barrington, NH

Plan Around Rochester, NH

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Rochester, NH is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Alexandria, NH to Rochester, NH 56.4 mi · 1h 23m

Continue From Rochester, NH

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Rochester, NH to Berlin, NH 96.8 mi · 2h 39m Rochester, NH to Alexandria, NH 56.9 mi · 1h 40m Rochester, NH to Bristol, NH 53.4 mi · 1h 32m Rochester, NH to Auburn, NH 38.5 mi · 58m

Trips from Rochester, NH

Rochester, NH to Berlin, NH

96.8 mi 2h 39m

Rochester, NH to Alexandria, NH

56.9 mi 1h 40m

Rochester, NH to Bristol, NH

53.4 mi 1h 32m

Rochester, NH to Auburn, NH

38.5 mi 58m

Rochester, NH to Chester, NH

33.6 mi 57m

Rochester, NH to Barnstead, NH

20 mi 38m

Rochester, NH to Barrington, NH

8.8 mi 17m

Driving from Rochester, NH

Expect an average of 44 miles and about 1h 14m behind the wheel when leaving Rochester, NH. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 97 miles (2h 39m), while the shortest is just 9 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Rochester, NH include Berlin, NH (96.8 mi, 2h 39m), Alexandria, NH (56.9 mi, 1h 40m), Bristol, NH (53.4 mi, 1h 32m), Auburn, NH (38.5 mi, 58m), and Chester, NH (33.6 mi, 57m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in NH currently averages around $3.95 per gallon. For the typical 44-mile trip from Rochester, NH, budget about $7 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 7 mapped routes leaving Rochester, NH and 1 routes heading into Rochester, NH, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 9 to 97 miles.

The longest mapped route from Rochester, NH covers 97 miles and takes approximately 2h 39m. Shorter options start at just 9 miles.

The average route from Rochester, NH runs about 44 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 14m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.95/gallon for regular), the average 44-mile trip from Rochester, NH costs roughly $7 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Rochester, NH include Berlin, NH, Alexandria, NH, Bristol, NH and Auburn, NH. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Short Drives from Rochester, NH

Berlin, NH 96.8 mi Alexandria, NH 56.9 mi Bristol, NH 53.4 mi Auburn, NH 38.5 mi Chester, NH 33.6 mi Barnstead, NH 20 mi Barrington, NH 8.8 mi

Trips to Rochester, NH

Alexandria, NH to Rochester, NH

56.4 mi 1h 23m

Nearby Hubs

Other cities within driving distance of Rochester, NH that also have route pages.

Barrington, NH 8.8 mi · 17m Barnstead, NH 20 mi · 38m Chester, NH 33.6 mi · 57m Auburn, NH 38.5 mi · 58m Bristol, NH 53.4 mi · 1h 32m Alexandria, NH 56.9 mi · 1h 40m Berlin, NH 96.8 mi · 2h 39m