The drive from Antrim, NH to Rochester, NH covers 67.1 miles and takes about 1h 44m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 202, Dover Road, I 89 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.9 miles on US 202.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.80 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
33.5 miles from Antrim, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 46m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 44m. Total distance: 67.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Antrim, NH to Rochester, NH covers 67.1 miles and takes about 1h 44m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 202 is the longest continuous segment at about 14.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NH 31 / Main Street.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 67.1 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NH 31 / Main Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; near the start (US 202 / Concord Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 6.4 miles (US 202): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|NH 31 / Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto NH 31 / Main Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 202 / Concord Street
Turn sharp left onto US 202 / Concord Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
6.4 mi into trip|~9m in|US 202
Take the ramp onto US 202 toward NH 9
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward NH 9
6
32.7 mi into trip|~45m in
Take the exit toward I 393 East, US 4 East, US 202 East: Loudon, Portsmouth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 15E
Toward I 393 East, US 4 East, US 202 East: Loud...
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54 mi into trip|~1h 20m in|US 202; NH 9 / Rochester Road
Turn left onto US 202; NH 9 / Rochester Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Antrim, NH to Rochester, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Portsmouth along the way.
Portsmouth
32.7 mi in|~45m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 202
14.9 mi
20m
Dover Road
9.2 mi
15m
I 89
8.3 mi
10m
Washington Street
7.6 mi
14m
First New Hampshire Turnpike
7.1 mi
11m
Concord Street
5.4 mi
7m
I 393
4.4 mi
6m
Barrington Road
3.6 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
US 202
— 14.9 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Antrim, NH and Rochester, NH.
1
Start on this road
213 ft·17 sec·this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto NH 31
13 ft·7 sec·Main Street
3
Turn sharp left onto US 202
5.4 mi·7 min·Concord Street
4
Continue on US 202
0.9 mi·1 min·Antrim Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Take the ramp onto US 202
15 mi·20 min·US 202
Toward NH 9Use the straight lane.
6
Merge onto I 89
8.3 mi·10 min·I 89
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn left onto NH 3A
0.3 mi·41 sec·Route 3-A
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Continue on NH 3A
420 ft·10 sec·South Main Street
9
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·53 sec
Toward I 93 North
10
Merge onto I 93
1.7 mi·2 min·Everett Turnpike
11
Continue on I 93
0.5 mi·42 sec·Styles Bridges Highway
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 15EToward I 393 East, US 4 East, US 202 East: Loudon, Portsmouth
13
Merge onto I 393; US 4; US 202
4.4 mi·6 min·I 393; US 4; US 202
14
Continue on NH 9; US 4; US 202
0.2 mi·17 sec·Loudon Road
15
Continue on US 4; US 202; NH 9
4.9 mi·7 min·Dover Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
16
Enter roundabout onto US 4; US 202; NH 9
251 ft·6 sec·Dover Road
17
Continue on US 4; US 202; NH 9
4.3 mi·7 min·Dover Road
Use the left lane.
18
Continue on US 4; US 202; NH 9; NH 107
7.1 mi·11 min·First New Hampshire Turnpike
19
Turn left onto US 202; NH 9
1.4 mi·2 min·Rochester Road
Use the left lane.
20
Continue on US 202; NH 9
3.6 mi·6 min·Barrington Road
21
Turn left onto US 202
7.6 mi·14 min·Washington Street
Use the straight lane.
22
Continue on NH 202A
0.4 mi·1 min·North Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
23
Turn slight left
150 ft·4 sec
24
Turn slight left onto NH 202A
136 ft·5 sec·Wakefield Street
25
Turn right onto Museum Way
120 ft·5 sec·Museum Way
26
Turn right
55 ft·4 sec
27
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 33.5 miles from Antrim, NH, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 14.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 15 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33.5 miles or 46m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rochester, NH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Antrim, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Antrim, NH
This is one driving day of about 67.1 miles and 1h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Antrim, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 202 for about 14.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.5 mi from Antrim, NH
· 46m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.80 one way
$21.60 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg24 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$11.89
$23.77
premium
$4.86
$12.85
$25.70
diesel
$5.61
$14.81
$29.63
Estimated Tolls: $0.62
First New Hampshire Turnpike
(7.1 mi)$0.50
Everett Turnpike
(1.7 mi)$0.12
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
20.1
0
$7.05
$3.22
Efficient EV
16.8
0
$5.87
$2.68
EV Truck/SUV
26.8
0
$9.39
$4.29
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Antrim, NH
Evening
in Antrim on Friday
Local time
6:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Rochester, NH
Evening
in Rochester on Friday
Local time
6:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 44m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Antrim, NH to Rochester, NH covers 67.1 miles and takes about 1h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 202, Dover Road, I 89. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.5 miles from Antrim, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.80 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 67.1 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NH 31 / Main Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; near the start (US 202 / Concord Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 6.4 miles (US 202): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Antrim, NH to Rochester, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Portsmouth along the way.
