Origin
Bristol, NH
Morning in Bristol on Saturday
Local time
7:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Bristol, NH to Rochester, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 31m
Distance
53.2 mi
86 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 25m
★
6 AM
1h 31m
8 AM
1h 45m
10 AM
1h 36m
12 PM
1h 35m
3 PM
1h 37m
5 PM
1h 45m
8 PM
1h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bristol, NH
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Rochester, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bristol, NH to Rochester, NH covers 53.2 miles and takes about 1h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NH 11, Mount Major Highway, New Hampshire Highway 104 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.8 miles on NH 11. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.56 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
26.6 miles from Bristol, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 31m. Total distance: 53.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Bristol, NH to Rochester, NH covers 53.2 miles and takes about 1h 31m, 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 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NH 11 is the longest continuous segment at about 14.8 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 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 14 miles in near US 3 / Daniel Webster Highway.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 53.2 miles you will encounter 13 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: at 14 miles (US 3 / Daniel Webster Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.4 miles (US 3 / Daniel Webster Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 18 miles (NH 11B / Endicott Street East): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
14 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
US 3 / Daniel Webster Highway
Turn right onto US 3 / Daniel Webster Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
14.4 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
US 3 / Daniel Webster Highway
Enter roundabout onto US 3 / Daniel Webster Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
18 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
NH 11B / Endicott Street East
Enter roundabout onto NH 11B / Endicott Street East
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
34.7 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
NH 28A / East Side Drive
Turn left onto NH 28A / East Side Drive
Navigation decision point
5
52.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 29m in
|
NH 202A / North Main Street
Enter roundabout onto NH 202A / North Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 11 | 14.8 mi | 23m |
| Mount Major Highway | 6.3 mi | 10m |
| New Hampshire Highway 104 | 6 mi | 9m |
| Lakeshore Road | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| Summer Street | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| NH 104 | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Mt. Major Highway | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Endicott Street North | 2.1 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
NH 11
— 14.8 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol, NH and Rochester, NH.
1
Start on Pleasant Street
102 ft
·
2 sec
·
Pleasant Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
2
Continue on NH 104
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Summer Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3
Continue on NH 104
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
New Hampshire Highway 104
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on NH 104
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
NH 104
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn right onto US 3
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Daniel Webster Highway
Use the right lane.
6
Enter roundabout onto US 3
117 ft
·
6 sec
·
Daniel Webster Highway
7
Continue on US 3
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Daniel Webster Highway
8
Continue on US 3
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Endicott Street North
9
Enter roundabout onto NH 11B
153 ft
·
2 sec
·
Endicott Street East
10
Continue on NH 11B
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Endicott Street East
11
Continue on NH 11B
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Weirs Road
12
Turn left onto NH 11
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Lakeshore Road
13
Continue on NH 11
6.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Mount Major Highway
14
Continue on NH 11
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Mt. Major Highway
15
Continue on NH 11
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Main Street
16
Turn left onto NH 28A
305 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Side Drive
17
Turn slight right onto Bay Hill Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Bay Hill Road
18
Turn right onto NH 28
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
State Route 28
19
Enter roundabout onto NH 11
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
NH 11
20
Continue on NH 11
15 mi
·
22 min
·
NH 11
Use the left lane.
21
Continue on North Main Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Continue on North Main Street
125 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Main Street
23
Enter roundabout onto NH 202A
127 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Main Street
24
Continue on NH 202A
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
25
Turn slight left
150 ft
·
4 sec
26
Turn slight left onto NH 202A
136 ft
·
5 sec
·
Wakefield Street
27
Turn right onto Museum Way
120 ft
·
5 sec
·
Museum Way
28
Turn right
55 ft
·
4 sec
29
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 26.6 miles from Bristol, NH, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 14.8 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 12 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 26.6 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 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rochester, NH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Bristol, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bristol, NH
This is one driving day of about 53.2 miles and 1h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 12 miles from Bristol, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on NH 11 for about 14.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.6 mi from Bristol, NH · 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.6 miles from Bristol, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Rochester, NH
The final approach into Rochester, NH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.56 one way
$17.13 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.42 | $18.85 |
| premium | $4.86 | $10.19 | $20.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.75 | $23.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16 | 0 | $5.59 | $2.55 |
| Efficient EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.66 | $2.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.45 | $3.40 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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.
Destination
Rochester, NH
Morning in Rochester on Saturday
Local time
7:45 AM
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
2 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 31m 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 Bristol, NH to Rochester, NH covers 53.2 miles and takes about 1h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NH 11, Mount Major Highway, New Hampshire Highway 104. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.6 miles from Bristol, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.56 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 53.2 miles you will encounter 13 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: at 14 miles (US 3 / Daniel Webster Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.4 miles (US 3 / Daniel Webster Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 18 miles (NH 11B / Endicott Street East): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Bristol, NH to Rochester, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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