Origin
South Hooksett, NH
Night in South Hooksett on Saturday
Local time
10:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Hooksett, NH to Rochester, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 4m
Distance
43.7 mi
70 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Hooksett, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Rochester, NH
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Trip Overview
South Hooksett to Rochester is 43.7 miles and takes about 1 hour 4 minutes via NH 101 and I 93, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, one-day trip entirely within New Hampshire, connecting two points in the Northeast region. The drive offers a mixed experience, blending highway travel with some local road sections. It's a manageable distance for a single day, making it a convenient option for a quick journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 101 | 18.3 mi | 21m |
| Calef Highway | 17.4 mi | 27m |
| I 93 | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Gonic Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Columbus Avenue | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Hooksett Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Alice Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NH 101
— 18.3 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Hooksett, NH and Rochester, NH.
1
Start on Alice Avenue
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Alice Avenue
2
Turn left onto US 3; NH 28
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Hooksett Road
3
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston
4
Merge onto I 93
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I 93
5
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 7
Toward NH 101 East: Seacoast, Portsmouth
6
Merge onto NH 101
18 mi
·
21 min
·
NH 101
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 7
Toward NH 125: Epping, Kingston
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn left onto NH 125
9.7 mi
·
14 min
·
Calef Highway
Use the straight lane.
9
Enter roundabout onto NH 125
171 ft
·
5 sec
·
Calef Highway
10
Continue on NH 125
7.7 mi
·
12 min
·
Calef Highway
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on NH 125
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Gonic Road
12
Continue on NH 125
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Columbus Avenue
13
Turn left onto NH 202A
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
South Main Street
14
Turn right onto Museum Way
120 ft
·
5 sec
·
Museum Way
15
Turn right
55 ft
·
4 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.8 miles from South Hooksett, 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 32.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston
6
3.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward NH 101 East: Seacoast, Portsmouth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 7
Toward NH 101 East: Seacoast, Portsmouth
8
22.5 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward NH 125: Epping, Kingston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 7
Toward NH 125: Epping, Kingston
4
22.7 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
NH 125 / Calef Highway
Turn left onto NH 125 / Calef Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
32.4 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
NH 125 / Calef Highway
Enter roundabout onto NH 125 / Calef Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.04 one way
$14.07 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.74 | $15.48 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.37 | $16.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.65 | $19.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.59 | $2.10 |
| Efficient EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.82 | $1.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.12 | $2.80 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Rochester, NH
Night in Rochester on Saturday
Local time
10:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Barrington, NH
22 mi in
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
14 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
1h 4m 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 a mixed drive, with 47% of it on highways. You'll experience a blend of faster-paced travel and more local road conditions. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 18.3 miles on NH 101, offering a solid period of consistent driving. Expect the road character to shift as you transition between the main highways and Calef Highway, requiring some adjustment to speed and traffic.
47% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.3 mi on NH 101.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 43.7 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between South Hooksett, NH and Rochester, NH, road signs point toward Portsmouth and Kingston.
Portsmouth
3.4 mi in
|
~5m
Kingston
22.5 mi in
|
~27m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 43.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.3 miles on NH 101. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Rochester, NH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 0.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Rochester, 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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