Origin
Whitefield, NH
Night in Whitefield on Tuesday
Local time
11:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Whitefield, NH to Rochester, NH
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 41m
Distance
113 mi
182 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 31m
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6 AM
2h 42m
8 AM
3h 3m
10 AM
2h 49m
12 PM
2h 47m
3 PM
2h 50m
5 PM
3h 2m
8 PM
2h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Whitefield, NH
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Rochester, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Whitefield, NH to Rochester, NH covers 113 miles and takes about 2h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Styles Bridges Highway, NH 11, New Hampshire Route 140 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 47.6 miles on Styles Bridges Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.19 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
56.5 miles from Whitefield, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 14m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Whitefield, NH to Rochester, NH covers 113 miles and takes about 2h 41m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Styles Bridges Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 47.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 3; NH 116 / Daniel Webster Highway.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 41m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 3; NH 116 / Daniel Webster Highway): Navigation decision point; at 74.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 74.8 miles (NH 140 / Tilton Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 3; NH 116 / Daniel Webster Highway
Turn left onto US 3; NH 116 / Daniel Webster Highway
Navigation decision point
6
74.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 33m in
Take the exit toward US 3, NH 11: Laconia, Tilton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 20
Toward US 3, NH 11: Laconia, Tilton
5
74.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 34m in
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NH 140 / Tilton Road
Turn right onto NH 140 / Tilton Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
96 mi into trip
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~2h 12m in
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NH 11; NH 28A / Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto NH 11; NH 28A / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
112.4 mi into trip
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~2h 40m in
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NH 202A / North Main Street
Enter roundabout onto NH 202A / North Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Whitefield, NH to Rochester, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Tilton along the way.
Tilton
74.2 mi in
|
~1h 33m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Styles Bridges Highway | 47.6 mi | 51m |
| NH 11 | 14.8 mi | 23m |
| New Hampshire Route 140 | 10 mi | 17m |
| US 3 | 8.2 mi | 13m |
| Daniel Webster Highway | 7.9 mi | 11m |
| US Route 3 North | 6.1 mi | 8m |
| Frank C. Gilman Highway | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Depot Street | 2.9 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
Styles Bridges Highway
— 47.6 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitefield, NH and Rochester, NH.
1
Start on NH 116
390 ft
·
14 sec
·
Jefferson Road
2
Turn left onto US 3; NH 116
467 ft
·
10 sec
·
Daniel Webster Highway
3
Continue on US 3
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Twin Mountain Road
4
Continue on US 3
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
US Route 3 North
5
Continue on US Route 3 South
459 ft
·
14 sec
·
US Route 3 South
6
Turn slight right onto US 3
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
US Route 3 South
7
Continue on US 3
7.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Daniel Webster Highway
8
Take the ramp onto US 3
8.2 mi
·
13 min
·
US 3
9
Continue on I 93
48 mi
·
51 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 20
Toward US 3, NH 11: Laconia, Tilton
11
At end of road, turn left onto US 3; NH 11; NH 132
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Laconia Road
12
Turn right onto NH 140
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Tilton Road
Use the right lane.
13
Continue on NH 140
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Depot Street
14
Continue on NH 140
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Main Street
15
Continue on NH 140
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
State Route 140
16
Continue on NH 140
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Gilmanton Road
17
Continue on NH 140
10 mi
·
17 min
·
New Hampshire Route 140
18
Continue on NH 140
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Frank C. Gilman Highway
19
Continue on NH 140
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Factory Street
20
At end of road, turn right onto NH 11; NH 28A
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
21
Enter roundabout onto NH 11
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
NH 11
22
Continue on NH 11
15 mi
·
22 min
·
NH 11
Use the left lane.
23
Continue on North Main Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Continue on North Main Street
125 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Main Street
25
Enter roundabout onto NH 202A
127 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Main Street
26
Continue on NH 202A
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
27
Turn slight left
150 ft
·
4 sec
28
Turn slight left onto NH 202A
136 ft
·
5 sec
·
Wakefield Street
29
Turn right onto Museum Way
120 ft
·
5 sec
·
Museum Way
30
Turn right
55 ft
·
4 sec
31
Arrive at 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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 56.5 miles from Whitefield, NH, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 47.6 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 80 miles or 1h 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56.5 miles or 1h 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rochester, NH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Whitefield, 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 Whitefield, NH
This is one driving day of about 113 miles and 2h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Whitefield, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Styles Bridges Highway for about 47.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 56.5 mi from Whitefield, NH · 1h 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
57 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 56.5 miles from Whitefield, 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
$18.19 one way
$36.38 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $20.02 | $40.03 |
| premium | $4.86 | $21.64 | $43.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.95 | $49.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33.9 | 0 | $11.86 | $5.42 |
| Efficient EV | 28.3 | 0 | $9.89 | $4.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 45.2 | 0 | $15.82 | $7.23 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 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.
Destination
Rochester, NH
Night in Rochester on Tuesday
Local time
11:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°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 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 41m 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 Whitefield, NH to Rochester, NH covers 113 miles and takes about 2h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Styles Bridges Highway, NH 11, New Hampshire Route 140. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 56.5 miles from Whitefield, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.19 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 2h 41m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 3; NH 116 / Daniel Webster Highway): Navigation decision point; at 74.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 74.8 miles (NH 140 / Tilton Road): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Whitefield, NH to Rochester, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Tilton along the way.
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