Origin
Rochester, NH
Late night in Rochester on Sunday
Local time
12:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rochester, NH to Barrington, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
8.8 mi
14 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rochester, NH
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Barrington, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick transit between Rochester and Barrington, New Hampshire, expect a straightforward 8.8-mile trip. You can easily complete this drive in about 17 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day journey that requires no overnight stay. With a fuel budget of just $1, this is an incredibly economical route to navigate through the Northeast. Since the entire trip takes place within the state, you will find it to be a simple, no-fuss connection. It is an ideal option if you need to move between these two towns efficiently without any complex travel logistics.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Street | 6.8 mi | 12m |
| Church Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| NH 202A | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Wakefield Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Franklin Pierce Highway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Hanson Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Washington Street
— 6.8 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rochester, NH and Barrington, 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
6.7 mi
·
12 min
·
Washington Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
8
Turn left onto NH 126
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Church Street
9
Turn right
47 ft
·
5 sec
10
Turn right onto NH 9
503 ft
·
10 sec
·
Franklin Pierce Highway
11
Arrive at destination
NH 9
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 7.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
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
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NH 202A
Keep slight left at fork onto NH 202A
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
NH 202A / North Main Street
Turn right onto NH 202A / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Washington Street
Enter roundabout onto Washington Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
7.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
NH 126 / Church Street
Turn left onto NH 126 / Church Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.42 one way
$2.83 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.56 | $3.12 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.69 | $3.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.94 | $3.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.92 | $0.42 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.77 | $0.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.23 | $0.56 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Barrington, NH
Late night in Barrington on Sunday
Local time
12:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy, local experience rather than a high-speed interstate haul, as this route features zero highway miles. You will spend the majority of your time navigating local surface roads, with Washington Street serving as the primary artery for 6.8 miles of the journey. The remainder of your 8.8-mile drive will take you along Church Street and North Main Street. Because the road lacks long, uninterrupted stretches, you should stay focused on the frequent turns that define this local transit. It is a practical, functional drive that keeps you off the highway and firmly on local pavement.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.8 mi on Washington Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near NH 202A / Wakefield Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 8.8 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 0.2 miles (NH 202A): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.3 miles (NH 202A / North Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
422 ft
229 ft
Total Climb
251 ft
Total Descent
100 ft
Highest Point
422 ft
~8.1 mi in
Elevation Range
193 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 8.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.8 miles on Washington Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through NH can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (NH 202A / Wakefield Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.2 miles (NH 202A): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.3 miles (NH 202A / North Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Barrington, NH before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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