Origin
Newton, NH
Morning in Newton on Saturday
Local time
7:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newton, 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
57m
Distance
33.6 mi
54 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newton, NH
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Rochester, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Newton, NH to Rochester, NH covers 33.6 miles and takes about 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NH 125, Calef Highway, North Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.9 miles on NH 125. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.41 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 33.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Newton, NH to Rochester, NH covers 33.6 miles and takes about 57m, 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 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NH 125 is the longest continuous segment at about 16.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.2 miles in near NH 107A / Powwow River Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 57m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.2 miles (NH 107A / Powwow River Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles (NH 107 / Depot Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles (NH 107): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
3.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
NH 107A / Powwow River Road
Turn left onto NH 107A / Powwow River Road
Navigation decision point
4
5.4 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
NH 107 / Depot Road
At end of road, turn left onto NH 107 / Depot Road
Navigation decision point
5
5.4 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
NH 107
Take the ramp onto NH 107 toward NH 125, NH 111
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NH 125, NH 111
4
22.4 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
NH 125 / Calef Highway
Enter roundabout onto NH 125 / Calef Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
33.6 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 125 | 16.9 mi | 25m |
| Calef Highway | 7.7 mi | 12m |
| North Main Street | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| Powwow River Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Gonic Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Columbus Avenue | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Haverhill Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NH 125
— 16.9 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newton, NH and Rochester, NH.
1
Start on Highland Street
41 ft
·
7 sec
·
Highland Street
2
Continue on Highland Street
104 ft
·
5 sec
·
Highland Street
3
Turn left onto North Main Street
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
4
Continue on NH 108
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
5
Continue on NH 108
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Haverhill Road
6
Turn left onto NH 107A
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Powwow River Road
7
At end of road, turn left onto NH 107
173 ft
·
4 sec
·
Depot Road
8
Take the ramp onto NH 107
169 ft
·
5 sec
·
NH 107
Toward NH 125, NH 111
9
Merge onto NH 125; NH 111; NH 107
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
NH 125; NH 111; NH 107
10
Continue on NH 125; NH 107
16 mi
·
24 min
·
NH 125; NH 107
Use the straight lane.
11
Enter roundabout onto NH 125
171 ft
·
5 sec
·
Calef Highway
12
Continue on NH 125
7.7 mi
·
12 min
·
Calef Highway
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on NH 125
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Gonic Road
14
Continue on NH 125
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Columbus Avenue
15
Turn left onto NH 202A
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
South Main Street
16
Turn right onto Museum Way
120 ft
·
5 sec
·
Museum Way
17
Turn right
55 ft
·
4 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.8 mi from Newton, NH · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.8 miles from Newton, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Rochester, NH
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Rochester, NH if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.41 one way
$10.82 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.95 | $11.90 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.43 | $12.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.42 | $14.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.61 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.94 | $1.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.70 | $2.15 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Morning in Rochester on Saturday
Local time
7:06 AM
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
7 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
57m 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 Newton, NH to Rochester, NH covers 33.6 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NH 125, Calef Highway, North Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.8 miles from Newton, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.41 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 is a straightforward 57m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.2 miles (NH 107A / Powwow River Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles (NH 107 / Depot Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles (NH 107): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Newton, 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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