Origin
Rochester, NH
Late night in Rochester on Sunday
Local time
12:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rochester, NH to Kingston, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
27.8 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
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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Kingston, NH
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Trip Overview
Rochester, NH to Kingston, NH is 27.8 miles and takes about 46m via Calef Highway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically New Hampshire. Expect a local, turn-heavy drive that's more about navigating everyday roads than scenic vistas. It's a practical journey for those needing to get from point A to point B without a lengthy commitment. Consider this drive if you're looking for a quick transit between these two New Hampshire towns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Calef Highway | 17.8 mi | 28m |
| Officer Stephen Arkell Memorial Highway | 5.8 mi | 8m |
| Gonic Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Columbus Avenue | 1.6 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Museum Way | 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 Kingston, 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
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Officer Stephen Arkell Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn right onto Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
Use the right lane.
10
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 27.2 — 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.
4
27.2 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.48 one way
$8.95 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.92 | $9.85 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.32 | $10.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.14 | $12.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.92 | $1.33 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.43 | $1.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.89 | $1.78 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Kingston, NH
Late night in Kingston on Sunday
Local time
12:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
29°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
23 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
46m 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 route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with no highway mileage contributing to the 27.8-mile journey. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 17.8 miles along Calef Highway. As you navigate Officer Stephen Arkell Memorial Highway and Gonic Road, anticipate frequent changes in direction and pace typical of local thoroughfares. It’s less about sustained speed and more about mindful navigation through familiar New Hampshire communities.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 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?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Museum Way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 46m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 46m. Total distance: 27.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m 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 Kingston, 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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