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Major city · United States

Rochester, Massachusetts

Skip as a destination. Rochester is a rural town with no central sights, one public golf course and two campgrounds — use it only as a stop on the way to Wareham or the Cape.

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Rochester is a quiet residential town on Massachusetts' SouthCoast, 15 km inland from Buzzards Bay. It has no downtown, no museums and no restaurants listed in official sources. Most travellers pass through on Route 28 between Wareham and Middleborough. The only reasons to stop are the 18-hole Rochester Golf Club or one of two campgrounds.

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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
USD
Best months
May–October
avoid December–March (cold, many facilities closed)
Airports
PVD · BOS
Nights
0

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This is a basic guide for Rochester, Massachusetts: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
  • North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
  • North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
  • North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
  • United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
  • United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
  • United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
  • United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.

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  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Rochester, Massachusetts911 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Rochester, Massachusetts, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Budget bedCampground site (tent or RV), a night, per roomUS$30
  • Mid-range bedCampground site (tent or RV), a night, per roomUS$40
  • High-end bedCampground site (tent or RV), a night, per roomUS$50

A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$1 · Mid US$1 · High US$1

Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Rochester Golf ClubOutdoor World CampgroundKnight and Look Campgrounds
Airports
PVD Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport (About 50 km (31 mi) west, 45 min drive) · BOS Boston Logan International Airport (About 80 km (50 mi) north, 1 h 15 min drive)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    4°C (39°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    5°C (41°F)

  3. Mar

    Avoid

    9°C (48°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    15°C (59°F)

  5. May

    Best

    21°C (70°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    26°C (79°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    29°C (84°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    24°C (75°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    18°C (64°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    12°C (54°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    6°C (43°F)

Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Dec–Mar. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (29°C (84°F)), coolest Jan (−6°C (21°F) low), wettest Mar (11 rain days), driest Feb (9). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Rochester, Massachusetts: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

4°C (39°F)

−6°C (21°F)

10 rd

Feb

5°C (41°F)

−5°C (23°F)

9 rd

Mar

9°C (48°F)

−2°C (28°F)

11 rd

Apr

15°C (59°F)

4°C (39°F)

11 rd

May

21°C (70°F)

9°C (48°F)

11 rd

Jun

26°C (79°F)

14°C (57°F)

10 rd

Jul

29°C (84°F)

18°C (64°F)

9 rd

Aug

28°C (82°F)

17°C (63°F)

9 rd

Sep

24°C (75°F)

13°C (55°F)

9 rd

Oct

18°C (64°F)

7°C (45°F)

9 rd

Nov

12°C (54°F)

2°C (36°F)

10 rd

Dec

6°C (43°F)

−3°C (27°F)

11 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Car is essential. No public transport within town. Route 28 (Cranberry Highway) runs north–south; Route 105 crosses east–west.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time
Warehamgo

Door to door: 10 min

Route 28 south, 5 km (3.1 mi), 10 min

Shops, restaurants and the Cape Cod Canal.

New Bedfordgo

Door to door: 30 min

Route 28 south then I-195 east, 25 km (16 mi), 25 min

Whaling museum, historic district and seafood.

Fall Rivergo

Door to door: 35 min

Route 28 south then I-195 west, 30 km (19 mi), 30 min

Battleship Cove and Lizzie Borden house.

Cape Codgo

Door to door: 25 min

Route 28 south to Bourne Bridge, 20 km (12 mi), 20 min

Beaches and bike trails.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Campgrounds

Outdoor World Campground (90 sites) and Knight and Look Campgrounds (check) are the only accommodations in town.

Wareham

5 km (3.1 mi) south on Route 28; motels and inns.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
$0 (passing through)
Camping
$30–50 per site per night

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Campground site (tent or RV)1 × 1 night × US$30US$30
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$1US$2
Trip total≈ US$16 per person per day, bed includedUS$32

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2026 estimate in USD. Rochester has no accommodation beyond campgrounds; budget for a motel in Wareham or New Bedford.

Prices of common things

Rochester Golf Club green fee (18 holes)check$30–50
Campground site per nightcheck$30–50

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Very low crime. Main risks are wildlife on rural roads at dusk and limited services after dark.
  • No gas stations or convenience stores in the town centre — fill up in Wareham or Middleborough.
  • Cell service can be patchy on back roads; download maps offline.
  • Campgrounds may close or reduce services in winter: call ahead.

Emergency numbers

Police, Fire, Ambulance
911

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Emergency

  • Police, Fire, Ambulance911

Embassy

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Route 28 from Wareham to Rochester: about 10 min by car
  • Taxi from Wareham to Rochester: $15–25

Say or show

  • Hello — Hello (heh-LOH)
  • Thank you — Thank you (thank yoo)
  • How much? — How much? (how MUCH)
  • Where is the golf course? — Where is the golf course? (wair iz thuh golf kors)

English is universal; no special phrases needed.

Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Rochester, Massachusetts. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: May–October · avoid December–March (cold, many facilities closed) · month by month →
  2. 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 2 bands
  5. 4 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Place pages for Rochester Golf Club and the two campgrounds with seasonal hours and phone numbers.
  2. Walking/driving route for the few roadside points of interest (e.g. the town hall, the historic cemetery).
  3. Integration with SouthCoast region page as a 'pass-through' node.

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