Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
26.2 mi
42 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Candia, NH
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Rochester, NH
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The drive from Candia, NH to Rochester, NH covers 26.2 miles and takes about 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Washington Street, Barrington Road, Mountain View Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.6 miles on Washington Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.22 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 26.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a 49m drive with frequent turns across 26.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
488 ft
Total Descent
615 ft
Highest Point
561 ft
~11.2 mi in
Elevation Range
332 ft
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near NH 43 / Deerfield Road.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 49m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (NH 43 / Deerfield Road): Navigation decision point; at 18 miles (US 202 / Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 25.6 miles (NH 202A / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto NH 43 / Deerfield Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto US 202 / Washington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Right onto NH 202A / North Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Museum Way
Navigation decision point
Turn right
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Street | 7.6 mi | 14m |
| Barrington Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Mountain View Road | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Mountain Avenue | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Raymond Road | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| North Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Rochester Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Stage Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Candia, NH and Rochester, NH.
Start on Old Deerfield Road
Turn right onto NH 43
Continue on NH 43
Turn right onto NH 43
Continue on NH 43
Turn straight onto NH 43; NH 107
Turn slight right onto NH 43; NH 107
Turn right onto NH 43
Continue on NH 43
Continue on US 202; NH 9
Continue on US 202; NH 9
Turn left onto US 202
Continue on NH 202A
Turn slight left
Turn slight left onto NH 202A
Turn right onto Museum Way
Turn right
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$4.22 one way
$8.44 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.64 | $9.28 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.02 | $10.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.78 | $11.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.75 | $1.26 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.29 | $1.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.67 | $1.68 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Candia on Saturday
Local time
9:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Light Rain
Destination
Morning in Rochester on Saturday
Local time
9:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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