The drive from Rochester, NH to Andover, NH covers 57.4 miles and takes about 1h 36m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Dover Road, Washington Street, First New Hampshire Turnpike for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.2 miles on Dover Road.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.24 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.
Midpoint
28.7 miles from Rochester, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 50m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 36m. Total distance: 57.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Rochester, NH to Andover, NH covers 57.4 miles and takes about 1h 36m, 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 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dover Road is the longest continuous segment at about 9.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near NH 202A / Wakefield Street.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 57.4 miles you will encounter 19 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 0.1 miles (NH 202A / Wakefield Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.2 miles (NH 202A): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 13.3 miles (US 4; US 202; NH 9 / First New Hampshire Turnpike): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|NH 202A / Wakefield Street
At end of road, turn right onto NH 202A / Wakefield Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|NH 202A
Keep slight left at fork onto NH 202A
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
13.3 mi into trip|~25m in|US 4; US 202; NH 9 / First New Hampshire Turnpike
Turn right onto US 4; US 202; NH 9 / First New Hampshire Turnpike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
34.2 mi into trip|~59m in|US 4
Take the exit onto US 4 toward I 93 North, US 4 West: Plymouth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 93 North, US 4 West: Plymouth
8
39.9 mi into trip|~1h 6m in|US 4
Take the exit onto US 4 toward US 4, US 3: Penacook, Boscawen
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / left lanes.
Exit 17
Toward US 4, US 3: Penacook, Boscawen
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 Rochester, NH to Andover, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Boscawen along the way.
Boscawen
39.9 mi in|~1h 6m|via US 4
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Dover Road
9.2 mi
15m
Washington Street
7.7 mi
14m
First New Hampshire Turnpike
7.1 mi
11m
US 4
6.5 mi
8m
Old Turnpike Road
5.4 mi
9m
High Street
5 mi
7m
I 393
4.6 mi
6m
Franklin Pierce Highway
3.6 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
Dover Road
— 9.2 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rochester, NH and Andover, NH.
1
Start on this road
51 ft·3 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto Hanson Street
247 ft·15 sec·Hanson Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto NH 202A
0.1 mi·23 sec·Wakefield Street
4
Keep slight left at fork onto NH 202A
0.2 mi·27 sec·NH 202A
5
Turn right onto NH 202A
0.3 mi·48 sec·North Main Street
6
Enter roundabout onto Washington Street
170 ft·3 sec·Washington Street
7
Continue on Washington Street
7.6 mi·14 min·Washington Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
8
At end of road, turn right onto US 202; NH 9
3.6 mi·6 min·Franklin Pierce Highway
9
Continue on US 202; NH 9
1.4 mi·2 min·Rochester Road
10
Turn right onto US 4; US 202; NH 9
7.1 mi·11 min·First New Hampshire Turnpike
Use the right lane.
11
Continue on US 4; US 202; NH 9; NH 107
4.3 mi·7 min·Dover Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Enter roundabout onto US 4; US 202; NH 9
265 ft·6 sec·Dover Road
13
Continue on US 4; US 202; NH 9
4.9 mi·7 min·Dover Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 393; US 4; US 202
4.6 mi·6 min·I 393; US 4; US 202
15
Take the exit onto US 4
5.7 mi·7 min·US 4
Toward I 93 North, US 4 West: Plymouth
16
Take the exit onto US 4
0.8 mi·1 min·US 4
Exit 17Toward US 4, US 3: Penacook, BoscawenUse the straight / left lanes.
17
Enter roundabout onto US 4
148 ft·2 sec·King Street
18
Continue on US 4
0.7 mi·1 min·King Street
Use the straight lane.
19
Enter roundabout onto US 4
115 ft·1 sec·King Street
20
Continue on US 4
2.5 mi·4 min·King Street
Use the straight lane.
21
Keep slight left at fork onto US 4
5.0 mi·7 min·High Street
22
Continue on US 4
5.4 mi·9 min·Old Turnpike Road
23
Continue on US 4
2.0 mi·3 min·Salisbury Highway
24
Continue on US 4; NH 11
1.0 mi·2 min·Main Street
25
Turn right onto North Street
114 ft·4 sec·North Street
26
Arrive at destination
North Street
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 28.7 miles from Rochester, NH, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 9.2 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 13 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 28.7 miles or 50m 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 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Andover, NH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Rochester, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Rochester, NH
This is one driving day of about 57.4 miles and 1h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 13 miles from Rochester, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Dover Road for about 9.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.7 mi from Rochester, NH
· 50m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Your National Park for the Arts preserves the home and studio of sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens (1848-1907). Here stories flow through a landscape of inspiration. Discover the history behind the capt...
28 mi from route
~70 min detour
$10
near mile 57.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.24 one way
$18.48 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg20 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$10.17
$20.33
premium
$4.86
$10.99
$21.98
diesel
$5.61
$12.67
$25.35
Estimated Tolls: $0.88
First New Hampshire Turnpike
(7.1 mi)$0.50
Old Turnpike Road
(5.4 mi)$0.38
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
$9
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
17.2
0
$6.03
$2.76
Efficient EV
14.4
0
$5.02
$2.30
EV Truck/SUV
23
0
$8.04
$3.67
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Rochester, NH
Morning
in Rochester on Saturday
Local time
6:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Andover, NH
Morning
in Andover on Saturday
Local time
6:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
4 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 36m 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 Rochester, NH to Andover, NH covers 57.4 miles and takes about 1h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dover Road, Washington Street, First New Hampshire Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.7 miles from Rochester, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.24 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 57.4 miles you will encounter 19 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: at 0.1 miles (NH 202A / Wakefield Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.2 miles (NH 202A): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 13.3 miles (US 4; US 202; NH 9 / First New Hampshire Turnpike): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Rochester, NH to Andover, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Boscawen along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
