Trip from Rochester, NH to Littleton, NH

Drive Time

2h 23m

Distance

104.8 mi

169 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 14m ★
6 AM
2h 24m
8 AM
2h 43m
10 AM
2h 31m
12 PM
2h 29m
3 PM
2h 32m
5 PM
2h 42m
8 PM
2h 18m

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

Downtown Rochester, NH, NH

Rochester, NH

Mohan Nannapaneni

Trip Overview

The drive from Rochester, NH to Littleton, NH covers 104.8 miles and takes about 2h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Hanson Street, Wakefield Street, North Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.78 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

52.4 miles from Rochester, NH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 23m drive with frequent turns across 104.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Hanson Street 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 Littleton, NH is easy. At 2h 23m 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 Littleton, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Hanson Street Unavailable Refreshing
Wakefield Street Unavailable Refreshing
North Main Street Unavailable Refreshing
Strafford Square Roundabout Unavailable Refreshing
Farmington Road Unavailable Refreshing
Route 11 Unavailable Refreshing
Henry Wilson Highway Unavailable Refreshing
the route Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Hanson Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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Start on the route

52 ft · 4 sec · the route
2

Turn right onto Hanson Street

246 ft · 15 sec · Hanson Street
3

At the end of the road, turn right onto Wakefield Street

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Wakefield Street
4

Keep slight left

0.2 mi · 27 sec
5

Turn right onto North Main Street

0.3 mi · 49 sec · North Main Street
6

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Strafford Square Roundabout

39 ft · 1 sec · Strafford Square Roundabout
7

Exit the rotary onto North Main Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
8

Continue on Farmington Road

2.4 mi · 4 min · Farmington Road
9

Continue on NH Route 11

6.1 mi · 9 min · NH Route 11
10

Continue on Henry Wilson Highway

6.2 mi · 8 min · Henry Wilson Highway
11

Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

0.2 mi · 23 sec · the route
12

Exit the roundabout

0.6 mi · 1 min
13

Turn left onto Factory Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Factory Street
14

Continue on Frank C. Gilman Highway

3.7 mi · 6 min · Frank C. Gilman Highway
15

Continue on New Hampshire Route 140

10 mi · 17 min · New Hampshire Route 140
16

Continue on Gilmanton Road

1.9 mi · 3 min · Gilmanton Road
17

Continue on State Route 140

0.2 mi · 36 sec · State Route 140
18

Continue on Main Street

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Main Street
19

Turn right onto Depot Street

2.9 mi · 5 min · Depot Street
20

Continue on Tilton Road

1.8 mi · 2 min · Tilton Road
21

Continue on I 93 North

0.4 mi · 57 sec · I 93 North
22

Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway

47 mi · 50 min · Styles Bridges Highway
23

Continue on Franconia Notch Parkway

7.7 mi · 12 min · Franconia Notch Parkway
24

Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

10 mi · 10 min · Styles Bridges Highway
25

Take the exit slight right toward NH 116 North: Littleton, Whitefield

0.2 mi · 31 sec · NH 116 North: Littleton, Whitefield
26

Turn straight onto Cottage Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Cottage Street
27

At the end of the road, turn right onto Union Street

46 ft · 1 sec · Union Street
28

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 52.4 miles from Rochester, NH, or about 1h 11m 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 80 miles or 1h 49m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 52.4 miles or 1h 11m 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 57m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Littleton, 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 104.8 miles and 2h 23m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Rochester, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 52.4 mi from Rochester, NH · 1h 11m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Albany, NY

52 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

Peru, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Albany, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 52.4 miles from Rochester, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Littleton, NH

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

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Littleton, NH.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.78 one way

$33.55 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 37 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.46 $18.39 $36.78
premium $4.83 $19.92 $39.84
diesel $5.64 $23.28 $46.57

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 36.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 31.4 0 $11.00 $5.03
Efficient EV 26.2 0 $9.17 $4.19
EV Truck/SUV 41.9 0 $14.67 $6.71

Gas CO2

37 kg

EV CO2

12 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Rochester, NH

Late night in Rochester on Monday

Local time

2:54 AM

EDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Littleton, NH

Late night in Littleton on Monday

Local time

2:54 AM

EDT

Current temp

46°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

1 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

2h 23m 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 Littleton, NH covers 104.8 miles and takes about 2h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hanson Street, Wakefield Street, North Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 52.4 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 $16.78 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 Littleton, NH is easy. At 2h 23m 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 Littleton, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Rochester, NH to Littleton, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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