Origin
Stratham, NH
Night in Stratham on Saturday
Local time
10:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
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Trip from Stratham, 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
43m
Distance
23.2 mi
37 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Stratham, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Rochester, NH
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Trip Overview
Stratham, NH to Rochester, NH is 23.2 miles and takes about 43 minutes via Spaulding Turnpike and College Road, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within New Hampshire, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a straightforward trip, ideal for a quick transit or a way to link up with other journeys. You'll find the highway share is around 35%, suggesting a blend of faster travel and local roads. Given its brevity, this route is easily manageable for a single day.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Spaulding Turnpike | 8 mi | 10m |
| College Road | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| Newmarket Road | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| Durham Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Dover Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Bellamy Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Columbus Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Spaulding Turnpike
— 8 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stratham, NH and Rochester, NH.
1
Start on NH 33
96 ft
·
9 sec
·
Portsmouth Avenue
Toward NH 33 East: Greenland, Portsmouth
2
Continue on NH 33
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Portsmouth Avenue
3
Enter roundabout onto NH 108
261 ft
·
5 sec
·
College Road
Toward NH 108 North: Newmarket, Durham
4
Continue on NH 108
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
College Road
Toward NH 108 North: Newmarket, Durham
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Continue on NH 108
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Exeter Street
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on NH 108
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
7
Continue on NH 108
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Newmarket Road
8
Turn right onto NH 108
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Dover Road
9
Continue on NH 108
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Durham Road
10
Turn left onto Bellamy Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Bellamy Road
11
Turn right onto NH 9
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Knox Marsh Road
Use the straight lane.
12
Enter roundabout onto NH 9
209 ft
·
4 sec
·
Silver Street
13
Continue on NH 9
98 ft
·
2 sec
·
Silver Street
14
Take the ramp onto NH 9
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
NH 9
15
Merge onto NH 16
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Spaulding Turnpike
16
Take the exit onto Exit 11
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Exit 11
Exit 11
Toward Old Dover Road, Rochester
17
Turn left onto Old Dover Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Dover Road
18
Turn right onto NH 125
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Columbus Avenue
19
Turn left onto NH 202A
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
South Main Street
20
Turn right onto Museum Way
120 ft
·
5 sec
·
Museum Way
21
Turn right
55 ft
·
4 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 21.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NH 108 / College Road
Enter roundabout onto NH 108 / College Road toward NH 108 North: Newmarket, Durham
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NH 108 North: Newmarket, Durham
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NH 108 / College Road
Straight onto NH 108 / College Road toward NH 108 North: Newmarket, Durham
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left / straight lanes.
Toward NH 108 North: Newmarket, Durham
4
8.5 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
NH 108 / Dover Road
Turn right onto NH 108 / Dover Road
Navigation decision point
6
12.6 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
NH 9 / Knox Marsh Road
Turn right onto NH 9 / Knox Marsh Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
21.3 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
Exit 11
Take the exit onto Exit 11 toward Old Dover Road, Rochester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 11
Toward Old Dover Road, Rochester
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.73 one way
$7.47 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.11 | $8.22 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.44 | $8.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.12 | $10.24 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.56
Spaulding Turnpike
(8 mi)
$0.56
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$1
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7 | 0 | $2.44 | $1.11 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.03 | $0.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.25 | $1.48 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
10:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
1 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
43m 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 mixed drive, offering a bit of variety rather than a pure highway experience. With 35% of the route on highways, you'll encounter some quicker sections, including an 8-mile stretch on the Spaulding Turnpike. However, the inclusion of College Road and Newmarket Road indicates that you'll also navigate more local routes. Expect the feel of the drive to shift as you transition between these different road types, moving from potentially faster-paced travel to more community-oriented stretches.
35% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8 mi on Spaulding Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near NH 108 / College Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 23.2 miles you will encounter 16 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 0.1 miles (NH 108 / College Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.2 miles (NH 108 / College Road): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.5 miles (NH 108 / Dover Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 23.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (35%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8 miles on Spaulding Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.56 in tolls one way, starting with Spaulding Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 0.1 miles (NH 108 / College Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.2 miles (NH 108 / College Road): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.5 miles (NH 108 / Dover Road): Navigation decision point.
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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