Origin
Rochester, NH
Night in Rochester on Wednesday
Local time
9:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rochester, NH to Danville, NH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
55m
Distance
31.3 mi
50 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rochester, NH
Wikimedia Commons
Danville, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
The drive from Rochester, NH to Danville, NH covers 31.3 miles and takes about 55m 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 $5.04 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
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
15.6 miles from Rochester, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 27m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 55m drive with frequent turns across 31.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 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 Danville, NH is easy. At 55m 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 Danville, 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 | — | — |
| Officer Stephen Arkell Memorial Highway | — | — |
| Middle Road | — | — |
| Brentwood Road | — | — |
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 Danville, 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
10 mi
·
15 min
·
Calef Highway
8
Continue on Officer Stephen Arkell Memorial Highway
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Officer Stephen Arkell Memorial Highway
9
Turn right onto Middle Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Middle Road
10
Continue on Brentwood Road
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Brentwood Road
11
At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
12
Turn left onto Red Brook Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Red Brook Road
13
Turn left onto Danville Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Danville Road
14
Continue on Main Street
3.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Main Street
15
Turn right
187 ft
·
14 sec
16
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 15.6 miles from Rochester, NH, or about 27m 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 31 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 15.6 miles or 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Danville, NH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Rochester, NH.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Rochester, NH
This is one driving day of about 31.3 miles and 55m.
At 31.3 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.6 mi from Rochester, NH · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.6 miles from Rochester, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Danville, NH
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Danville, NH if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.04 one way
$10.08 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.54 | $11.09 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.99 | $11.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.91 | $13.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 11 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.29 | $1.50 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.74 | $1.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.38 | $2.00 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Danville, NH
Night in Danville on Wednesday
Local time
9:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°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
12 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
55m 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 Danville, NH covers 31.3 miles and takes about 55m 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 15.6 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 $5.04 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 Danville, NH is easy. At 55m 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 Danville, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Rochester, NH to Danville, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Was this route helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Explore more options from Rochester, NH or browse trips ending in Danville, NH.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse NH road trips.
Explore maps for Rochester, NH or Danville, NH on MapSof.net.