Origin
Greenland, NH
Evening in Greenland on Friday
Local time
8:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greenland, 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
37m
Distance
24.3 mi
39 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greenland, NH
Биљана
Rochester, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Greenland, NH to Rochester, NH covers 24.3 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Spaulding Turnpike, Greenland Road, Columbus Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19 miles on Spaulding Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.91 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 24.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 37m highway drive covering 24.3 miles, with most of the trip on Spaulding Turnpike and Greenland Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 19 miles on Spaulding Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Spaulding Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 19 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Spaulding Turnpike and Greenland Road. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Portsmouth Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 24.3 miles you will encounter 11 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 (Portsmouth Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (NH 33 / Greenland Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Portsmouth Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Portsmouth Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
NH 33 / Greenland Road
Turn right onto NH 33 / Greenland Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
2.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward I 95 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 95 North
9
3.4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Spaulding Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto Spaulding Turnpike toward US 4, NH 16: New Hampshire Lakes, White Mountains
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 4
Toward US 4, NH 16: New Hampshire Lakes, White...
6
22.4 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
Exit 11
Take the exit onto Exit 11 toward Old Dover Road, Rochester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 11
Toward Old Dover Road, Rochester
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 Greenland, NH to Rochester, NH, road signs begin pointing toward White Mountains along the way.
White Mountains
3.4 mi in
|
~7m
|
via Spaulding Turnpike
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Spaulding Turnpike | 19 mi | 25m |
| Greenland Road | 2 mi | 4m |
| Columbus Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Old Dover Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Exit 11 | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Blue Star Turnpike | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Portsmouth Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Spaulding Turnpike
— 19 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenland, NH and Rochester, NH.
1
Start on Church Lane
249 ft
·
14 sec
·
Church Lane
2
At end of road, turn right onto Portsmouth Avenue
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Portsmouth Avenue
3
Turn right onto NH 33
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Greenland Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 95 North
Use the right lane.
5
Continue on this road
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
this road
Toward I 95 North
6
Merge onto I 95
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Blue Star Turnpike
7
Keep slight left at fork onto Spaulding Turnpike
19 mi
·
25 min
·
Spaulding Turnpike
Exit 4
Toward US 4, NH 16: New Hampshire Lakes, White Mountains
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
8
Take the exit onto Exit 11
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Exit 11
Exit 11
Toward Old Dover Road, Rochester
9
Turn left onto Old Dover Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Dover Road
10
Turn right onto NH 125
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Columbus Avenue
11
Turn left onto NH 202A
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
South Main Street
12
Turn right onto Museum Way
120 ft
·
5 sec
·
Museum Way
13
Turn right
55 ft
·
4 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.91 one way
$7.82 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.30 | $8.61 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.65 | $9.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.37 | $10.73 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.33
Spaulding Turnpike
(19 mi)
$1.33
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$1
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 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 | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.17 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.40 | $1.56 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Rochester, NH
Evening in Rochester on Friday
Local time
8:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
6 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
37m 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 Greenland, NH to Rochester, NH covers 24.3 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Spaulding Turnpike, Greenland Road, Columbus Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.2 miles from Greenland, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.91 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 24.3 miles you will encounter 11 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 (Portsmouth Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (NH 33 / Greenland Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Greenland, NH to Rochester, NH, road signs begin pointing toward White Mountains along the way.
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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