Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
57m
Distance
33.6 mi
54 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
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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Chester, NH
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Spanning 33.6 miles between Rochester and Chester, this New Hampshire excursion is a straightforward trip that typically takes about 57 minutes. Because of the manageable distance, it functions perfectly as a single-day outing, requiring no overnight stays. You will primarily navigate via Calef Highway, Raymond Road, and NH 101, keeping your travel costs efficient with an estimated fuel budget of just $5. Since both locations are situated within the Northeast, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout the journey. It is a practical, no-nonsense route that gets you from point A to point B without any necessary stops along the way.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Calef Highway | 17.3 mi | 27m |
| Raymond Road | 4.2 mi | 8m |
| NH 101 | 4 mi | 4m |
| Chester Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Gonic Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Columbus Avenue | 1.6 mi | 4m |
| Freetown Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Museum Way | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Rochester, NH and Chester, NH.
Start on this road
Turn right onto Museum Way
Turn right onto NH 125
Continue on NH 125
Continue on NH 125
Enter roundabout onto NH 125
Continue on NH 125
Take the exit
Merge onto NH 101
Take the exit
At end of road, turn left onto NH 107
Continue on NH 102
Continue on NH 102
Turn right onto NH 121
Turn left
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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.
A short stop after about 33.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 16.8 miles from Rochester, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 33.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Museum Way
Navigation decision point
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward NH 102, NH 107, NH 156: Raymond, Fremont
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
At end of road, turn left onto NH 107 / Freetown Road
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$5.41 one way
$10.82 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.95 | $11.90 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.43 | $12.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.42 | $14.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.61 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.94 | $1.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.70 | $2.15 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Rochester on Sunday
Local time
3:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Late night in Chester on Sunday
Local time
3:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Highway travel accounts for only about 12% of your total mileage, meaning you will spend the vast majority of your time on local roads. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during the 17.3 miles you spend on Calef Highway, which provides the most consistent pace of the trip. As you transition between these smaller routes, the personality of the drive shifts from the flow of the highway to the localized navigation required for the remainder of the route. You should be prepared for frequent turns as you navigate through the New Hampshire landscape.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Museum Way.
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 33.6 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (Museum Way): Navigation decision point; at 20.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Rochester, NH to Chester, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Fremont along the way.
Fremont
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 33.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (12%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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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