Origin
Rochester, NH
Late night in Rochester on Saturday
Local time
12:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Rochester, NH to Bath, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 38m
Distance
104.7 mi
169 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 28m
★
6 AM
2h 39m
8 AM
3h 0m
10 AM
2h 46m
12 PM
2h 44m
3 PM
2h 47m
5 PM
2h 58m
8 PM
2h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rochester, NH
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Bath, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
The drive from Rochester, NH to Bath, NH covers 104.7 miles and takes about 2h 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Hanson Street, Wakefield Street, North Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.86 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
52.4 miles from Rochester, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 38m. Total distance: 104.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 38m drive with frequent turns across 104.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Hanson Street 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Rochester, NH to Bath, NH is easy. At 2h 38m 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 Rochester, NH to Bath, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hanson Street | — | — |
| Wakefield Street | — | — |
| North Main Street | — | — |
| Strafford Square Roundabout | — | — |
| Farmington Road | — | — |
| Route 11 | — | — |
| Henry Wilson Highway | — | — |
| the route | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Hanson Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rochester, NH and Bath, NH.
1
Start on the route
52 ft
·
4 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Hanson Street
246 ft
·
15 sec
·
Hanson Street
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto Wakefield Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Wakefield Street
4
Keep slight left
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
5
Turn right onto North Main Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
North Main Street
6
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Strafford Square Roundabout
39 ft
·
1 sec
·
Strafford Square Roundabout
7
Exit the rotary onto North Main Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
8
Continue on Farmington Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Farmington Road
9
Continue on NH Route 11
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
NH Route 11
10
Continue on Henry Wilson Highway
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Henry Wilson Highway
11
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
the route
12
Exit the roundabout
0.6 mi
·
1 min
13
Turn left onto Factory Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Factory Street
14
Continue on Frank C. Gilman Highway
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Frank C. Gilman Highway
15
Continue on New Hampshire Route 140
10 mi
·
17 min
·
New Hampshire Route 140
16
Continue on Gilmanton Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Gilmanton Road
17
Continue on State Route 140
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
State Route 140
18
Continue on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Main Street
19
Turn right onto Depot Street
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Depot Street
20
Continue on Tilton Road
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Tilton Road
21
Continue on I 93 North
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
I 93 North
22
Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway
43 mi
·
46 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
23
Take the exit slight right toward NH 112: North Woodstock, Lincoln
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
NH 112: North Woodstock, Lincoln
24
Turn right onto Kancamagus Highway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Kancamagus Highway
25
Turn slight left onto Lost River Road
16 mi
·
30 min
·
Lost River Road
26
Continue on Wild Ammonoosuc Road
4.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Wild Ammonoosuc Road
27
At the end of the road, turn right onto Rum Hill Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Rum Hill Road
28
Continue on Lisbon Road
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Lisbon Road
29
Turn left onto West Bath Road
236 ft
·
7 sec
·
West Bath Road
30
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 52.4 miles from Rochester, NH, or about 1h 19m 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 23 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.4 miles or 1h 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bath, 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.
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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 Rochester, NH
This is one driving day of about 104.7 miles and 2h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Rochester, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 52.4 mi from Rochester, NH · 1h 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
52 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 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 52.4 miles from Rochester, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bath, NH
The final approach into Bath, 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 Bath, 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
$16.86 one way
$33.71 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $18.55 | $37.09 |
| premium | $4.86 | $20.05 | $40.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.12 | $46.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.4 | 0 | $10.99 | $5.03 |
| Efficient EV | 26.2 | 0 | $9.16 | $4.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.9 | 0 | $14.66 | $6.70 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 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
Bath, NH
Late night in Bath on Saturday
Local time
12:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
Bristol, NH
52 mi in
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
15 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
2h 38m 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 Bath, NH covers 104.7 miles and takes about 2h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hanson Street, Wakefield Street, North Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 52.4 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 $16.86 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Rochester, NH to Bath, NH is easy. At 2h 38m 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 Rochester, NH to Bath, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Rochester, NH to Bath, 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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