The drive from Rochester, NH to Enfield, NH covers 96.6 miles and takes about 2h 17m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 89, Dover Road, Washington Street for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 53.6 miles on I 89.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.55 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.
Midpoint
48.3 miles from Rochester, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 17m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 17m. Total distance: 96.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 17m highway drive covering 96.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 89 and Dover Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 53.6 miles on I 89.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 89 is the longest continuous segment at about 53.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and Dover Road. 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.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 96.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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 13.3 miles (US 4; US 202; NH 9 / First New Hampshire Turnpike): Lane positioning matters here; at 34.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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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
6
13.3 mi into trip|~25m in|US 4; US 202; NH 9 / First New Hampshire Turnpike
Turn right onto US 4; US 202; NH 9 / First New Hampshire Turnpike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
34.4 mi into trip|~59m in
Take the exit toward I 93 South: Manchester, Lebanon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 93 South: Manchester, Lebanon
7
38 mi into trip|~1h 4m in
Take the exit toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junctio...
6
91.9 mi into trip|~2h 7m in
Take the exit toward US 4: Enfield, Canaan
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 17
Toward US 4: Enfield, Canaan
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Rochester, NH and Enfield, NH, road signs point toward Lebanon and White River Junction Vermont.
Lebanon
34.4 mi in|~59m
White River Junction Vermont
38 mi in|~1h 4m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 89
53.6 mi
1h 2m
Dover Road
9.2 mi
15m
Washington Street
7.7 mi
14m
First New Hampshire Turnpike
7.1 mi
11m
I 393
4.9 mi
7m
Franklin Pierce Highway
3.6 mi
6m
Dartmouth College Highway
3 mi
5m
Everett Turnpike
2.5 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 53.6 mi, about 1h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rochester, NH and Enfield, 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
Turn right onto US 4; US 202; NH 9
7.1 mi·11 min·First New Hampshire Turnpike
Use the right lane.
11
Continue on US 4; US 202; NH 9; NH 107
4.3 mi·7 min·Dover Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Enter roundabout onto US 4; US 202; NH 9
265 ft·6 sec·Dover Road
13
Continue on US 4; US 202; NH 9
4.9 mi·7 min·Dover Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 393; US 4; US 202
4.6 mi·6 min·I 393; US 4; US 202
15
Continue on I 393; US 202
0.2 mi·24 sec·I 393; US 202
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi·50 sec
Toward I 93 South: Manchester, Lebanon
17
Merge onto I 93
0.8 mi·1 min·Styles Bridges Highway
18
Continue on I 93
2.5 mi·3 min·Everett Turnpike
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction VermontUse the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Merge onto I 89
54 mi·1 hr 2 min·I 89
21
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Exit 17Toward US 4: Enfield, Canaan
22
Turn right
198 ft·5 sec
23
Turn straight onto US 4
3.0 mi·5 min·Dartmouth College Highway
24
Continue on US 4
1.1 mi·2 min·U.S. Route 4
25
Turn right onto High Street
0.1 mi·25 sec·High Street
26
Continue on Shaker Hill Road
0.1 mi·20 sec·Shaker Hill Road
27
Turn right onto Wells Street
54 ft·2 sec·Wells Street
28
Arrive at destination
Wells Street
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 48.3 miles from Rochester, NH, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 53.6 miles.
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 21 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48.3 miles or 1h 17m 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 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Enfield, 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 96.6 miles and 2h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Rochester, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 89 for about 53.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 48.3 mi from Rochester, NH
· 1h 17m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Your National Park for the Arts preserves the home and studio of sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens (1848-1907). Here stories flow through a landscape of inspiration. Discover the history behind the capt...
12 mi from route
~30 min detour
$10
near mile 83.3
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
29
0
$10.14
$4.64
Efficient EV
24.2
0
$8.45
$3.86
EV Truck/SUV
38.6
0
$13.52
$6.18
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Rochester, NH
Night
in Rochester on Friday
Local time
9:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Enfield, NH
Night
in Enfield on Friday
Local time
9:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
17 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 17m 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 Enfield, NH covers 96.6 miles and takes about 2h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 89, Dover Road, Washington Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 48.3 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 $15.55 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 96.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (NH 202A / Wakefield Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 13.3 miles (US 4; US 202; NH 9 / First New Hampshire Turnpike): Lane positioning matters here; at 34.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Rochester, NH and Enfield, NH, road signs point toward Lebanon and White River Junction Vermont.
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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
