Rochester, NH Road Trips
Sitting in the Northeast, Rochester, NH is a convenient base with 8 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 67 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Rochester, NH head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
8
Longest Drive
85.9 mi
Rindge, NH
Quickest Drive
1h 19m
East Merrimack, NH
Plan Around Rochester, NH
Continue From Rochester, NH
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Rochester, NH
Rochester, NH to Rindge, NH
Rochester, NH to Mason, NH
Rochester, NH to Newbury, NH
Rochester, NH to Bennington, NH
Rochester, NH to Bradford, NH
Rochester, NH to Deering, NH
Rochester, NH to East Merrimack, NH
Rochester, NH to Contoocook, NH
Driving from Rochester, NH
Expect an average of 67 miles and about 1h 45m behind the wheel when leaving Rochester, NH. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 86 miles (2h 16m), while the shortest is just 50 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Rochester, NH include Rindge, NH (85.9 mi, 2h 16m), Mason, NH (74.4 mi, 1h 56m), Newbury, NH (71.3 mi, 1h 51m), Bennington, NH (69.8 mi, 1h 49m), and Bradford, NH (65.8 mi, 1h 42m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in NH currently averages around $3.95 per gallon. For the typical 67-mile trip from Rochester, NH, budget about $10 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 8 mapped routes leaving Rochester, NH and 0 routes heading into Rochester, NH, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 50 to 86 miles.
The longest mapped route from Rochester, NH covers 86 miles and takes approximately 2h 16m. Shorter options start at just 50 miles.
The average route from Rochester, NH runs about 67 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 45m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.95/gallon for regular), the average 67-mile trip from Rochester, NH costs roughly $10 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Rochester, NH include Rindge, NH, Mason, NH, Newbury, NH and Bennington, NH. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Rochester, NH by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
32,866
Median Income
$79,388
Median Home Value
$262,600
Median Age
43.4
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Rochester, NH at a Glance
Founded
1749
Elevation
226 ft
Area
45 mi²
Notable People from Rochester, NH
A sampling of people born in Rochester, NH.
James Foley
1973–2014
American journalist
Lyndon LaRouche
1922–2019
American political activist
Charles Francis Hall
1821–1871
American arctic explorer (1821–1871)
Wilfred Hudson Osgood
1875–1947
American zoologist (1875-1947)
Avram Glazer
1960
American businessman (born 1960)
John P. Hale
1806–1873
American politician (1806-1873)
Samuel D. Felker
1859–1932
American politician (1859-1932)
Isaac Adams
1802–1883
American inventor (1802-1883)
Jacob Hart Ela
1820–1884
American politician (1820-1884)
City data from Wikidata (Q985354), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Rochester, NH
Rochester is a city in New Hampshire.
Rochester Historical Society and Museum, 58 Hanson St, [email protected]. (updated Nov 2025) 1 Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield St (In City Hall), ☏ +1 603-335-1992 (tickets), +1 603-332-2211 (business), [email protected]. (updated Jun 2025) 2 Rochester Common. (updated Jun 2025)
Travel tips adapted from Rochester (New Hampshire) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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