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Trip from Rochester, NH to Brookline, NH

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 41m

Distance

67.8 mi

109 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 34m ★
6 AM
1h 41m
8 AM
1h 56m
10 AM
1h 47m
12 PM
1h 45m
3 PM
1h 47m
5 PM
1h 56m
8 PM
1h 37m

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

city in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

Rochester, NH

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Downtown Brookline, NH, NH

Brookline, NH

Mohan Nannapaneni

Trip Overview

The drive from Rochester, NH to Brookline, NH covers 67.8 miles and takes about 1h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Museum Way, Columbus Avenue, Gonic Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.91 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

33.9 miles from Rochester, NH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 41m drive with frequent turns across 67.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Museum Way 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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Rochester, NH to Brookline, NH is easy. At 1h 41m 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 Brookline, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Museum Way
Columbus Avenue
Gonic Road
Calef Highway
Lee Circle
I 293 North
NH 101 West
NH 13

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Museum Way — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on the route

56 ft · 6 sec · the route
2

Turn right onto Museum Way

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Museum Way
3

Turn right onto Columbus Avenue

1.6 mi · 4 min · Columbus Avenue
4

Continue on Gonic Road

1.9 mi · 3 min · Gonic Road
5

Continue on Calef Highway

7.7 mi · 12 min · Calef Highway
6

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lee Circle

164 ft · 5 sec · Lee Circle
7

Exit the rotary onto Calef Highway

9.6 mi · 14 min · Calef Highway
8

Take the exit slight right

0.4 mi · 47 sec
9

Merge slight left

20 mi · 23 min
10

Keep slight right to continue on I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Airport, Manchester, Bedford

3.3 mi · 4 min · I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Airport, Manchester, Bedford
11

Keep slight left to continue on NH 101 West: Bedford, Nashua

2.2 mi · 3 min · NH 101 West: Bedford, Nashua
12

Turn left

0.4 mi · 49 sec
13

Continue straight

13 mi · 20 min
14

Take the exit slight right toward NH 13: Milford, Brookline

0.3 mi · 45 sec · NH 13: Milford, Brookline
15

Turn left onto NH Route 13

1.7 mi · 3 min · NH Route 13
16

Continue on Route 13

3.4 mi · 5 min · Route 13
17

Turn left onto Milford Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · Milford Street
18

Continue on Main Street

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Main Street
19

Turn left onto Steam Mill Hill Road

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Steam Mill Hill Road
20

Keep slight left to continue on Steam Mill Hill Road

10 ft · Steam Mill Hill Road
21

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 33.9 miles from Rochester, NH, or about 50m 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 15 miles or 22m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 33.9 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 26m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brookline, 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 67.8 miles and 1h 41m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Rochester, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 33.9 mi from Rochester, NH · 50m into the drive

town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Chester, NH

34 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

Barrington, NH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Chester, NH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33.9 miles from Rochester, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Brookline, NH

The final approach into Brookline, NH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.91 one way

$21.83 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $12.01 $24.02
premium $4.86 $12.98 $25.97
diesel $5.61 $14.97 $29.94

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20.3 0 $7.12 $3.25
Efficient EV 17 0 $5.93 $2.71
EV Truck/SUV 27.1 0 $9.49 $4.34

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Rochester, NH

Late night in Rochester on Thursday

Local time

12:42 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brookline, NH

Late night in Brookline on Thursday

Local time

12:42 AM

EDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

39°F

Chester, NH

34 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

13 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

1h 41m 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 Brookline, NH covers 67.8 miles and takes about 1h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Museum Way, Columbus Avenue, Gonic Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.9 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 $10.91 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.
The drive from Rochester, NH to Brookline, NH is easy. At 1h 41m 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 Brookline, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Rochester, NH to Brookline, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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