Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
40.1 mi
65 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
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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Canterbury, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
The drive from Rochester, NH to Canterbury, NH covers 40.1 miles and takes about 1h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Washington Street, Dover Road, First New Hampshire Turnpike 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 $6.46 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Street | 7.7 mi | 14m |
| Dover Road | 7.4 mi | 12m |
| First New Hampshire Turnpike | 7.1 mi | 11m |
| Baptist Road | 3.9 mi | 9m |
| Franklin Pierce Highway | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| NH Route 106 | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Shaker Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Chichester Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
Step-by-step road directions between Rochester, NH and Canterbury, NH.
Start on this road
Turn right onto Hanson Street
At end of road, turn right onto NH 202A
Keep slight left at fork onto NH 202A
Turn right onto NH 202A
Enter roundabout onto Washington Street
Continue on Washington Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 202; NH 9
Continue on US 202; NH 9
Turn right onto US 4; US 202; NH 9
Continue on US 4; US 202; NH 9; NH 107
Enter roundabout onto US 4; US 202; NH 9
Continue on US 4; US 202; NH 9
Turn right onto King Road
Continue on Chichester Road
Turn right onto NH 106
Continue on NH 106
Turn left onto Shaker Road
Turn left onto Baptist Road
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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.
A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 20.1 miles from Rochester, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 34.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn right onto NH 202A / Wakefield Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Keep slight left at fork onto NH 202A
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn right onto NH 202A / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto US 4; US 202; NH 9 / First New Hampshire Turnpike
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Shaker Road
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$6.46 one way
$12.91 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.10 | $14.21 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.68 | $15.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.85 | $17.71 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.50
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$1
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12 | 0 | $4.21 | $1.92 |
| Efficient EV | 10 | 0 | $3.51 | $1.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16 | 0 | $5.61 | $2.57 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Rochester on Saturday
Local time
1:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Afternoon in Canterbury on Saturday
Local time
1:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
53°F
Northwood, NH
20 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
40.1 mi in 1h 14m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 40.1 miles you will encounter 14 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.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 40.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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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