Origin
Enfield, NH
Morning in Enfield on Wednesday
Local time
8:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Enfield, NH to Rochester, NH
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 51m
Distance
96.8 mi
156 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 43m
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6 AM
1h 51m
8 AM
2h 7m
10 AM
1h 57m
12 PM
1h 55m
3 PM
1h 58m
5 PM
2h 7m
8 PM
1h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Enfield, NH
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Rochester, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Enfield, NH to Rochester, NH covers 96.8 miles and takes about 1h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Shaker Hill Road, High Street, Route 4 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.58 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
48.4 miles from Enfield, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 1h 51m drive with frequent turns across 96.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Shaker Hill Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Enfield, NH to Rochester, NH is easy. At 1h 51m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Enfield, NH to Rochester, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Shaker Hill Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| High Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Route 4 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dartmouth College Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Route 3 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 93 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Everett Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Shaker Hill Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Enfield, NH and Rochester, NH.
1
Start on Wells Street
56 ft
·
9 sec
·
Wells Street
2
Turn left onto Shaker Hill Road
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Shaker Hill Road
3
Continue on High Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
High Street
4
Turn left onto U.S. Route 4
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
U.S. Route 4
5
Continue on Dartmouth College Highway
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Dartmouth College Highway
6
Take the ramp left
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
7
Merge slight left
54 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
8
Turn left onto Route 3-A
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Route 3-A
9
Continue on South Main Street
420 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Main Street
10
Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 North
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
I 93 North
11
Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Everett Turnpike
12
Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Styles Bridges Highway
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 393 East, US 4 East, US 202 East: Loudon, Portsmouth
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 393 East, US 4 East, US 202 East: Loudon, Portsmouth
14
Merge slight left
4.4 mi
·
6 min
15
Continue on Loudon Road
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Loudon Road
16
Continue on Dover Road
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Dover Road
17
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Epsom Circle
249 ft
·
6 sec
·
Epsom Circle
18
Exit the rotary onto Dover Road
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Dover Road
19
Continue on First New Hampshire Turnpike
7.1 mi
·
11 min
·
First New Hampshire Turnpike
20
Turn left onto Rochester Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Rochester Road
21
Continue on Barrington Road
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Barrington Road
22
Turn left onto Washington Street
7.6 mi
·
14 min
·
Washington Street
23
Exit the rotary onto North Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
24
Turn slight left
151 ft
·
4 sec
25
Turn slight left onto Wakefield Street
138 ft
·
5 sec
·
Wakefield Street
26
Turn right onto Museum Way
121 ft
·
5 sec
·
Museum Way
27
Turn right
56 ft
·
4 sec
28
Arrive at your 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 48.4 miles from Enfield, NH, or about 55m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48.4 miles or 55m 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 31m
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 Enfield, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Enfield, NH
This is one driving day of about 96.8 miles and 1h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Enfield, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 48.4 mi from Enfield, NH · 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
48 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 48.4 miles from Enfield, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Rochester, NH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.58 one way
$31.17 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
34 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $17.15 | $34.29 |
| premium | $4.86 | $18.54 | $37.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.37 | $42.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29 | 0 | $10.16 | $4.65 |
| Efficient EV | 24.2 | 0 | $8.47 | $3.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38.7 | 0 | $13.55 | $6.20 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 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 Wednesday
Local time
8:17 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
3 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 51m 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 Enfield, NH to Rochester, NH covers 96.8 miles and takes about 1h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Shaker Hill Road, High Street, Route 4. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 48.4 miles from Enfield, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.58 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.
The drive from Enfield, NH to Rochester, NH is easy. At 1h 51m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Enfield, NH to Rochester, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Enfield, NH to Rochester, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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