Lowell to Rochester, New Hampshire: Road Trip Guide & Distance

49.5 miles 79.6 km · straight line
64.3 miles estimated 103.5 km · driving distance
1h 18min estimated drive time
$6 - $8 estimated fuel cost
~36min flight time · usually no direct flights
20° NNE bearing direction

How far is Lowell from Rochester, New Hampshire?

The distance from Lowell to Rochester, New Hampshire is 49.5 miles (79.6 km) as the crow flies. Rochester, New Hampshire is located NNE of Lowell. By car, the driving distance is approximately 64.3 miles, taking about 1h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 36min. Both are located in United States — Lowell in Massachusetts and Rochester, New Hampshire in New Hampshire.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lowell and Rochester, New Hampshire. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Lowell to Rochester, New Hampshire

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 18min $6 - $8 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 34min $5–$10* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Lowell & Rochester, New Hampshire

Quick Facts

Lowell
42.63°N, 71.32°W
America/New_York
36m elevation
Rochester, New Hampshire
43.30°N, 70.98°W
America/New_York
70m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 17 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 503.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients