Origin
Rochester, NH
Morning in Rochester on Tuesday
Local time
6:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Rochester, NH to Littleton, NH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 23m
Distance
104.8 mi
169 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 14m
★
6 AM
2h 24m
8 AM
2h 43m
10 AM
2h 31m
12 PM
2h 29m
3 PM
2h 32m
5 PM
2h 42m
8 PM
2h 18m
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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Littleton, NH
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Trip Overview
Rochester, NH to Littleton, NH is 104.8 miles and takes about 2 hours 23 minutes via Styles Bridges Highway and Franconia Notch Parkway, with a fuel budget near $17 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New Hampshire, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. You'll primarily be on surface roads for this drive, making it a more relaxed pace than a pure highway cruise. Consider this route if you're looking for a straightforward drive with minimal highway time, offering a good balance between speed and local scenery.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
52.4 miles from Rochester, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 22m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Styles Bridges Highway | 57.4 mi | 1h 1m |
| New Hampshire Route 140 | 10 mi | 17m |
| Franconia Notch Parkway | 7.7 mi | 12m |
| Henry Wilson Highway | 6.2 mi | 8m |
| NH Route 11 | 6.1 mi | 9m |
| Frank C. Gilman Highway | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Depot Street | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Farmington Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Styles Bridges Highway
— 57.4 mi, about 1h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rochester, NH and Littleton, 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 North Main Street
38 ft
·
0 sec
·
North Main Street
7
Continue on North Main Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on Farmington Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Farmington Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on NH 11
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
NH Route 11
10
Continue on NH 11
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Henry Wilson Highway
11
Enter roundabout onto NH 11; NH 28A
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
NH 11; NH 28A
12
Continue on NH 11; NH 28A
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
NH 11; NH 28A
13
Turn left onto NH 140
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Factory Street
14
Continue on Frank C. Gilman Highway
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Frank C. Gilman Highway
15
Continue on NH 140
10 mi
·
17 min
·
New Hampshire Route 140
16
Continue on NH 140
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Gilmanton Road
17
Continue on NH 140
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
State Route 140
18
Continue on NH 140
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Main Street
19
Turn right onto NH 140
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Depot Street
20
Continue on NH 140
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Tilton Road
21
Continue on this road
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
this road
Toward I 93 North
Use the left / straight lanes.
22
Merge onto I 93
47 mi
·
50 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
23
Continue on I 93
7.7 mi
·
12 min
·
Franconia Notch Parkway
24
Continue on I 93
10 mi
·
10 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
25
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 41
Toward NH 116 North: Littleton, Whitefield
26
Turn straight onto Cottage Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Cottage Street
27
At end of road, turn right onto NH 116
47 ft
·
0 sec
·
Union Street
28
Arrive at destination
NH 116
Trip Plan
With a duration of under 2.5 hours and a fuel cost around $17, this trip offers flexibility for departure time. You can easily complete it in a single day, allowing for a leisurely start or a midday departure. Since the longest single stretch is under an hour, you won't need to plan for extensive breaks, but keep an eye on your fuel gauge as service areas might be less frequent on the surface road sections. The primarily surface road nature means you'll likely encounter more local traffic lights and intersections, so factor that into your pacing.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 52.4 miles from Rochester, NH, or about 1h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 23 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.4 miles or 1h 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Littleton, NH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Rochester, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Rochester, NH
This is one driving day of about 104.8 miles and 2h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Rochester, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Styles Bridges Highway for about 57.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
52 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 52.4 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 103.9 — 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
|
North Main Street
Enter roundabout onto North Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
103.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 21m in
Take the exit toward NH 116 North: Littleton, Whitefield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 41
Toward NH 116 North: Littleton, Whitefield
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.87 one way
$33.74 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $18.56 | $37.13 |
| premium | $4.86 | $20.07 | $40.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.14 | $46.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.4 | 0 | $11.00 | $5.03 |
| Efficient EV | 26.2 | 0 | $9.17 | $4.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.9 | 0 | $14.67 | $6.71 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% 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
Littleton, NH
Morning in Littleton on Tuesday
Local time
6:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
2h 23m 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 mostly surface roads, with only 24% of the drive on highways. You'll encounter the longest stretch of continuous driving at 57.4 miles on Styles Bridges Highway. After the highway portions, expect more local traffic and slower speeds as you transition to New Hampshire Route 140 and then the Franconia Notch Parkway. The profile suggests a less hurried experience compared to interstate travel.
Only 24% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 57.4 mi on Styles Bridges Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 around 0.1 miles in near NH 202A / Wakefield Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 23m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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
Gently rolling terrain
1,777 ft
229 ft
Total Climb
2,256 ft
Total Descent
1,661 ft
Highest Point
1,777 ft
~89.8 mi in
Elevation Range
1,549 ft
Notable High Points
1,777 ft at ~89.8 miles
+760 ft prominence
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 23m. Total distance: 104.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (24%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 57.4 miles on Styles Bridges Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
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 Littleton, 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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