Trip from Loudon, NH to Rochester, NH

Drive Time

58m

Distance

31.4 mi

51 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min

4 AM

0h 54m ★

6 AM

0h 58m

8 AM

1h 8m

10 AM

1h 2m

12 PM

1h 1m

3 PM

1h 2m

5 PM

1h 7m

8 PM

0h 56m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Loudon, NH

Mohan Nannapaneni

Rochester, NH

Mohan Nannapaneni

Trip Overview

The drive from Loudon, NH to Rochester, NH covers 31.4 miles and takes about 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Washington Street, Dover Road, First New Hampshire Turnpike 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 $5.03 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

15.7 miles from Loudon, NH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 29m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 58m drive with frequent turns across 31.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Washington Street is the longest continuous segment at about 7.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.8 miles in near US 4; US 202; NH 9 / Dover Road.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 31.4 miles you will encounter 8 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 3.8 miles (US 4; US 202; NH 9 / Dover Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles (US 4; US 202; NH 9 / Dover Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 18.4 miles (US 202; NH 9 / Rochester Road): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

3.8 mi into trip | ~9m in | US 4; US 202; NH 9 / Dover Road

At end of road, turn left onto US 4; US 202; NH 9 / Dover Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

6.9 mi into trip | ~14m in | US 4; US 202; NH 9 / Dover Road

Enter roundabout onto US 4; US 202; NH 9 / Dover Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

18.4 mi into trip | ~33m in | US 202; NH 9 / Rochester Road

Turn left onto US 202; NH 9 / Rochester Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

23.3 mi into trip | ~42m in | US 202 / Washington Street

Turn left onto US 202 / Washington Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

30.9 mi into trip | ~56m in | NH 202A / North Main Street

Right onto NH 202A / North Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Washington Street	7.6 mi	14m
Dover Road	7.4 mi	12m
First New Hampshire Turnpike	7.1 mi	11m
Barrington Road	3.6 mi	6m
Chichester Road	1.7 mi	3m
Rochester Road	1.4 mi	2m
King Road	1.4 mi	3m
South Village Road	0.8 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Washington Street — 7.6 mi, about 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Loudon, NH and Rochester, NH.

Start on South Village Road

0.8 mi · 2 min · South Village Road

Continue on Chichester Road

1.7 mi · 3 min · Chichester Road

Continue on King Road

1.4 mi · 3 min · King Road

At end of road, turn left onto US 4; US 202; NH 9

3.1 mi · 5 min · Dover Road

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Enter roundabout onto US 4; US 202; NH 9

251 ft · 6 sec · Dover Road

Continue on US 4; US 202; NH 9

4.3 mi · 7 min · Dover Road

Use the left lane.

Continue on US 4; US 202; NH 9; NH 107

7.1 mi · 11 min · First New Hampshire Turnpike

Turn left onto US 202; NH 9

1.4 mi · 2 min · Rochester Road

Use the left lane.

Continue on US 202; NH 9

3.6 mi · 6 min · Barrington Road

Turn left onto US 202

7.6 mi · 14 min · Washington Street

Use the straight lane.

Continue on NH 202A

0.4 mi · 1 min · North Main Street

Use the straight / left lanes.

Turn slight left

150 ft · 4 sec

Turn slight left onto NH 202A

136 ft · 5 sec · Wakefield Street

Turn right onto Museum Way

120 ft · 5 sec · Museum Way

Turn right

55 ft · 4 sec

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 15.7 miles from Loudon, NH, or about 29m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 7.6 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 31.4 miles or 58m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 15.7 miles or 29m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 49m

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 Loudon, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Loudon, NH

This is one driving day of about 31.4 miles and 58m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Loudon, 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.

The longest stretch is on Washington Street for about 7.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 15.7 mi from Loudon, NH · 29m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Albany, NY

16 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

Brunswick, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 31.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Albany, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 15.7 miles from Loudon, 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

$5.03 one way

$10.05 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.46	$5.51	$11.02
premium	$4.83	$5.97	$11.94
diesel	$5.64	$6.98	$13.95

Estimated Tolls: $0.50

First New Hampshire Turnpike (7.1 mi) $0.50

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

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$31–$56

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 11 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	9.4	$3.30	$1.51
Efficient EV	7.9	$2.75	$1.26
EV Truck/SUV	12.6	$4.40	$2.01

Gas CO2

11 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (64% 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Loudon, NH

Late night in Loudon on Monday

Local time

4:00 AM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Rochester, NH

Late night in Rochester on Monday

Local time

4:00 AM

EDT

Current temp

45°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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

58m 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 Loudon, NH to Rochester, NH covers 31.4 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Washington Street, Dover Road, First New Hampshire Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 15.7 miles from Loudon, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.03 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 route from Loudon, NH to Rochester, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Loudon, NH to Rochester, NH

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Rochester, NH

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Loudon, NH

Rochester, NH

Same local time

1 degrees cooler at arrival

58m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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