Origin
Chester, NH
Late night in Chester on Sunday
Local time
2:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chester, NH to Derry, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
14m
Distance
6.7 mi
11 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 13m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chester, NH
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Derry, NH
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition between Chester and Derry, New Hampshire, this 6.7-mile journey is a straightforward commute. You can easily complete the trip in about 12 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. With a fuel cost estimate of just $1, it is an incredibly economical route to manage. Since both towns are located within the Northeast region, the drive maintains a consistent local atmosphere throughout. You won't need to worry about overnight logistics for such a short distance. This is a practical, no-fuss drive that serves as an efficient connection for local travel needs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chester Road | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| Derry Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| East Broadway | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Chester Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Martin Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Chester Road
— 3.2 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chester, NH and Derry, NH.
1
Start on this road
329 ft
·
25 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto NH 121
153 ft
·
7 sec
·
Chester Street
3
Turn right onto NH 102
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Derry Road
4
Continue on NH 102
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Chester Road
5
Enter roundabout onto NH 102
136 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Broadway
6
Continue on NH 102
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East Broadway
7
Turn right onto Martin Street
133 ft
·
11 sec
·
Martin Street
8
Turn left
112 ft
·
8 sec
9
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 6.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NH 121 / Chester Street
At end of road, turn right onto NH 121 / Chester Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NH 102 / Derry Road
Turn right onto NH 102 / Derry Road
Navigation decision point
5
5.5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
NH 102 / East Broadway
Enter roundabout onto NH 102 / East Broadway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
3
6.6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Martin Street
Turn right onto Martin Street
Navigation decision point
4
6.7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.08 one way
$2.16 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.19 | $2.37 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.28 | $2.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.48 | $2.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2 | 0 | $0.70 | $0.32 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.59 | $0.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.94 | $0.43 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Derry, NH
Late night in Derry on Sunday
Local time
2:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Partly Cloudy
0 mph
0% chance
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
6 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
14m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than a monotonous highway cruise. You will spend 0% of your time on major interstates, as the route relies entirely on Chester Street, Derry Road, and Chester Road. Because the entire distance is only 6.7 miles, there are no long, uninterrupted highway stretches to navigate. The road personality is defined by its local character, requiring you to stay alert through the frequent turns. It is a classic New England secondary road experience that favors local navigation over high-speed travel.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.2 mi on Chester Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near NH 121 / Chester Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 14m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (NH 121 / Chester Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (NH 102 / Derry Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.5 miles (NH 102 / East Broadway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 6.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.2 miles on Chester Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 121 / Chester Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (NH 102 / Derry Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.5 miles (NH 102 / East Broadway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Derry, 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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