Origin
Troy, NH
Night in Troy on Thursday
Local time
9:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Troy, NH to Rochester, NH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 28m
Distance
99.1 mi
160 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 19m
★
6 AM
2h 29m
8 AM
2h 49m
10 AM
2h 36m
12 PM
2h 34m
3 PM
2h 37m
5 PM
2h 48m
8 PM
2h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Troy, NH
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Rochester, NH
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Trip Overview
This 99.1-mile drive from Troy to Rochester, New Hampshire, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 28 minutes. You'll primarily navigate Franklin Pierce Highway and NH 9, with Dover Road also playing a role. With a fuel cost estimated at $16, this is an economical journey through the Northeast. The mixed-drive profile suggests a varied experience, avoiding the monotony of a pure interstate. This route offers a straightforward way to travel between two points within the Granite State, suitable for a leisurely day trip.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
49.6 miles from Troy, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 28m. Total distance: 99.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 44% of it on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 16.3 miles along Franklin Pierce Highway, offering a solid period of consistent travel. As you progress, the road character will likely shift, moving between faster highway sections and potentially more winding or local road segments as you utilize NH 9 and Dover Road. This variation means you won't be stuck in one driving mode for the entire journey, keeping things interesting behind the wheel.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Franklin Pierce Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 16.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.5 miles in near NH 10; NH 12; NH 101 / State Route 10.
Driving Effort
7/10
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 99.1 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 9.5 miles (NH 10; NH 12; NH 101 / State Route 10): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.2 miles (NH 9; NH 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 53.3 miles (I 89): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
9.5 mi into trip
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~11m in
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NH 10; NH 12; NH 101 / State Route 10
Enter roundabout onto NH 10; NH 12; NH 101 / State Route 10 toward NH 10 North, NH 12 North, NH 101 West: Vermont
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NH 10 North, NH 12 North, NH 101 West: V...
8
11.2 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
NH 9; NH 10
Keep slight right at fork onto NH 9; NH 10 toward Hillsborough, Henniker
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Hillsborough, Henniker
5
53.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
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I 89
Merge onto I 89
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
64.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m in
Take the exit toward I 393 East, US 4 East, US 202 East: Loudon, Portsmouth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 15E
Toward I 393 East, US 4 East, US 202 East: Loud...
6
86 mi into trip
|
~2h 4m in
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US 202; NH 9 / Rochester Road
Turn left onto US 202; NH 9 / Rochester Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Troy, NH and Rochester, NH, road signs point toward Hillsborough, Henniker and Portsmouth.
Hillsborough
11.2 mi in
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~14m
|
via NH 9; NH 10
Henniker
11.2 mi in
|
~14m
|
via NH 9; NH 10
Portsmouth
64.7 mi in
|
~1h 28m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin Pierce Highway | 16.3 mi | 22m |
| NH 9 | 11.5 mi | 16m |
| Dover Road | 9.2 mi | 15m |
| I 89 | 8.3 mi | 10m |
| Route 9 | 8 mi | 11m |
| Washington Street | 7.6 mi | 14m |
| First New Hampshire Turnpike | 7.1 mi | 11m |
| Keene Road | 5.7 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
Franklin Pierce Highway
— 16.3 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Troy, NH and Rochester, NH.
1
Start on NH 12
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
South Main Street
2
Continue on NH 12
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
Central Square
3
Continue on NH 12
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
4
Continue on NH 12
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
NH Route 12
5
Continue on NH 12
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Monadnock Highway
6
Enter roundabout onto NH 12
101 ft
·
1 sec
·
Monadnock Highway
7
Continue on NH 12
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
Monadnock Highway
8
Continue on NH 12
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
9
Turn left onto NH 12; NH 101
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 101
Use the left lane.
10
Enter roundabout onto NH 10; NH 12; NH 101
188 ft
·
2 sec
·
State Route 10
Toward NH 10 North, NH 12 North, NH 101 West: Vermont
11
Continue on NH 10; NH 12; NH 101
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
State Route 10
Toward NH 10 North, NH 12 North, NH 101 West: Vermont
12
Turn right onto NH 9; NH 10; NH 12
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Route 9
13
Keep slight right at fork onto NH 9; NH 10
12 mi
·
16 min
·
NH 9; NH 10
Toward Hillsborough, Henniker
Use the slight right lane.
14
Continue on NH 9
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Route 9
15
Continue on NH 9
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Keene Road
16
Continue on NH 9; NH 31
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
17
Turn straight onto NH 9
16 mi
·
22 min
·
Franklin Pierce Highway
Use the straight lane.
18
Merge onto I 89
8.3 mi
·
10 min
·
I 89
Use the straight lane.
19
Turn left onto NH 3A
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Route 3-A
Use the straight / left lanes.
20
Continue on NH 3A
420 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Main Street
21
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
Toward I 93 North
22
Merge onto I 93
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Everett Turnpike
23
Continue on I 93
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Styles Bridges Highway
24
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 15E
Toward I 393 East, US 4 East, US 202 East: Loudon, Portsmouth
25
Merge onto I 393; US 4; US 202
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
I 393; US 4; US 202
26
Continue on NH 9; US 4; US 202
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Loudon Road
27
Continue on US 4; US 202; NH 9
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Dover Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
28
Enter roundabout onto US 4; US 202; NH 9
251 ft
·
6 sec
·
Dover Road
29
Continue on US 4; US 202; NH 9
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Dover Road
Use the left lane.
30
Continue on US 4; US 202; NH 9; NH 107
7.1 mi
·
11 min
·
First New Hampshire Turnpike
31
Turn left onto US 202; NH 9
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Rochester Road
Use the left lane.
32
Continue on US 202; NH 9
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Barrington Road
33
Turn left onto US 202
7.6 mi
·
14 min
·
Washington Street
Use the straight lane.
34
Continue on NH 202A
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
35
Turn slight left
150 ft
·
4 sec
36
Turn slight left onto NH 202A
136 ft
·
5 sec
·
Wakefield Street
37
Turn right onto Museum Way
120 ft
·
5 sec
·
Museum Way
38
Turn right
55 ft
·
4 sec
39
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 2 hours and 28 minutes, this trip is ideal for a single day. You can depart at your leisure, as there's no pressing need to split the journey. Consider fueling up before you leave Troy, as the estimated fuel cost is only $16, making it an inexpensive top-off. While there are no explicitly noted stops, keep an eye out for convenient pull-offs along Franklin Pierce Highway if you need a brief break during that 16.3-mile stretch. Enjoy the flexibility of this shorter drive.
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 49.6 miles from Troy, NH, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 16.3 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 22 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.6 miles or 1h 8m 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 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rochester, NH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Troy, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Troy, NH
This is one driving day of about 99.1 miles and 2h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Troy, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Franklin Pierce Highway for about 16.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 49.6 mi from Troy, NH · 1h 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
50 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 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 49.6 miles from Troy, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Rochester, NH
The final approach into Rochester, 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 Rochester, 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
$15.95 one way
$31.91 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $17.55 | $35.11 |
| premium | $4.86 | $18.98 | $37.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.88 | $43.76 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.62
First New Hampshire Turnpike
(7.1 mi)
$0.50
Everett Turnpike
(1.7 mi)
$0.12
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.7 | 0 | $10.41 | $4.76 |
| Efficient EV | 24.8 | 0 | $8.67 | $3.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39.6 | 0 | $13.87 | $6.34 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% 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
Rochester, NH
Night in Rochester on Thursday
Local time
9:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Concord, NH
50 mi in
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
15 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 28m 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 Troy, NH to Rochester, NH covers 99.1 miles and takes about 2h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Franklin Pierce Highway, NH 9, Dover Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 49.6 miles from Troy, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.95 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 99.1 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 9.5 miles (NH 10; NH 12; NH 101 / State Route 10): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.2 miles (NH 9; NH 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 53.3 miles (I 89): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Troy, NH and Rochester, NH, road signs point toward Hillsborough, Henniker and Portsmouth.
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