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

316.8 miles 509.9 km · straight line
374.4 miles actual route 602.6 km · driving distance
7h 52min estimated drive time
$36 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 8min flight time
42° NE bearing direction

How far is Philadelphia from Rochester, New Hampshire?

The distance from Philadelphia to Rochester, New Hampshire is 316.8 miles (509.9 km) as the crow flies. Rochester, New Hampshire is located NE of Philadelphia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 374.4 miles, taking about 7h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in United States — Philadelphia in Pennsylvania and Rochester, New Hampshire in New Hampshire.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Philadelphia and Rochester, New Hampshire. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Philadelphia to Rochester, New Hampshire

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 52min $36 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 26min $30–$56* Budget
Train ~7h 28min $45–$131* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Philadelphia & Rochester, New Hampshire

Quick Facts

Philadelphia
39.95°N, 75.17°W
America/New_York
12m 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 106 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 78.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM