Origin
Rochester, NH
Afternoon in Rochester on Saturday
Local time
2:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rochester, NH to Candia, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
26.4 mi
42 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
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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Candia, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Rochester, NH to Candia, NH covers 26.4 miles and takes about 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Washington Street, Franklin Pierce Highway, Mountain View Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.7 miles on Washington Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.25 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Street | 7.7 mi | 14m |
| Franklin Pierce Highway | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Mountain View Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Mountain Avenue | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Raymond Road | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| North Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Rochester Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Stage Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Washington Street
— 7.7 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rochester, NH and Candia, 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
Continue on NH 43
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Mountain Avenue
11
Continue on NH 43
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Mountain View Road
12
At end of road, turn left onto NH 43; NH 107
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
North Road
13
Turn slight left onto NH 43; NH 107
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Raymond Road
14
Keep slight right at fork onto NH 43
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Stage Road
15
Continue on NH 43
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Road
16
Turn left onto NH 43
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Candia Road
17
Continue on NH 43
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Deerfield Road
18
Turn left onto Old Deerfield Road
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Old Deerfield Road
19
Arrive at destination
Old Deerfield Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 8.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
NH 202A / North Main Street
Turn right onto NH 202A / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Washington Street
Enter roundabout onto Washington Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
8.3 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
US 202; NH 9 / Franklin Pierce Highway
At end of road, turn right onto US 202; NH 9 / Franklin Pierce Highway
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.25 one way
$8.50 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.68 | $9.35 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.06 | $10.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.83 | $11.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.27 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.31 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.70 | $1.69 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Candia, NH
Afternoon in Candia on Saturday
Local time
2:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
9 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
50m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
26.4 mi in 50m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.7 mi on Washington Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near NH 202A / Wakefield Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 26.4 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.3 miles (NH 202A / North Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 26.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.7 miles on Washington Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Candia, NH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through NH can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
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 0.3 miles (NH 202A / North Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Candia, NH before heading back.
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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