Origin
Rochester, NH
Late night in Rochester on Sunday
Local time
12:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rochester, NH to Brentwood, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
24.5 mi
39 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
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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Brentwood, NH
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Trip Overview
Rochester, NH to Brentwood, NH is 24.5 miles and takes about 41 minutes via Calef Highway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New Hampshire, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its brief duration and local road nature, it's a straightforward drive. You'll be navigating primarily local roads, so expect a more intimate feel to your journey rather than high-speed travel. This route is ideal for a quick, uncomplicated hop between towns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Calef Highway | 17.8 mi | 28m |
| Officer Stephen Arkell Memorial Highway | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Gonic Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Columbus Avenue | 1.6 mi | 4m |
| Museum Way | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Middle Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Crawley Falls Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Calef Highway
— 17.8 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rochester, NH and Brentwood, NH.
1
Start on this road
55 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Museum Way
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Museum Way
3
Turn right onto NH 125
1.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Columbus Avenue
4
Continue on NH 125
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Gonic Road
5
Continue on NH 125
7.7 mi
·
12 min
·
Calef Highway
Use the straight lane.
6
Enter roundabout onto NH 125
165 ft
·
4 sec
·
Calef Highway
7
Continue on NH 125
10 mi
·
15 min
·
Calef Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on NH 125
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Officer Stephen Arkell Memorial Highway
9
Turn left onto NH 111A
289 ft
·
14 sec
·
Middle Road
10
Turn left onto Crawley Falls Road
141 ft
·
3 sec
·
Crawley Falls Road
11
Arrive at destination
Crawley Falls Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 24.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Museum Way
Turn right onto Museum Way
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NH 125 / Columbus Avenue
Turn right onto NH 125 / Columbus Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
11.3 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
NH 125 / Calef Highway
Enter roundabout onto NH 125 / Calef Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
3
11.3 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
NH 125 / Calef Highway
Slight right onto NH 125 / Calef Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
24.5 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
Crawley Falls Road
Turn left onto Crawley Falls Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.94 one way
$7.89 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.34 | $8.68 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.69 | $9.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.41 | $10.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.57 | $1.18 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.43 | $1.57 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Brentwood, NH
Late night in Brentwood on Sunday
Local time
12:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°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
2 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
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.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a turn-heavy local drive with no highway time, meaning you'll be on surface streets for the entire 24.5 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 17.8 miles along Calef Highway. Officer Stephen Arkell Memorial Highway and Gonic Road also feature in this route. The character of the drive is consistent, focusing on local navigation rather than open-road cruising. You'll be making frequent turns and adjustments as you move through the New Hampshire landscape.
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: 17.8 mi on Calef Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Museum Way.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Rochester, NH to Brentwood, NH is easy. At 41m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Museum Way): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (NH 125 / Columbus Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 11.3 miles (NH 125 / Calef Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 24.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.8 miles on Calef Highway. 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: near the start (Museum Way): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (NH 125 / Columbus Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 11.3 miles (NH 125 / Calef Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Brentwood, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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