Origin
Derry, NH
Morning in Derry on Wednesday
Local time
11:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Derry, NH to Epping, NH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
19.7 mi
32 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Derry, NH
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Epping, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Derry, NH to Epping, NH covers 19.7 miles and takes about 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Chester Road, Raymond Road, NH 101 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.8 miles on Chester Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.28 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chester Road | 5.8 mi | 10m |
| Raymond Road | 4.2 mi | 8m |
| NH 101 | 4.1 mi | 4m |
| Derry Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| West Broadway | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Freetown Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Calef Highway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Railroad Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Chester Road
— 5.8 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Derry, NH and Epping, NH.
1
Start on this road
78 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
105 ft
·
13 sec
3
Turn left onto NH 102
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West Broadway
4
Enter roundabout onto NH 102
177 ft
·
5 sec
·
Chester Road
5
Continue on NH 102
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Chester Road
6
Continue on NH 102
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Derry Road
7
Continue on NH 102
4.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Raymond Road
8
Continue on NH 102
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Chester Road
9
Continue on Freetown Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Freetown Road
Use the left lane.
10
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward NH 101 East
11
Merge onto NH 101
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
NH 101
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 7
Toward NH 125: Epping, Kingston
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn left onto NH 125
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Calef Highway
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn sharp left onto Railroad Avenue
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Railroad Avenue
15
Turn right
98 ft
·
7 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 19.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NH 102 / West Broadway
Turn left onto NH 102 / West Broadway
Navigation decision point
6
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
NH 102 / Chester Road
Enter roundabout onto NH 102 / Chester Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
8
18.8 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward NH 125: Epping, Kingston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 7
Toward NH 125: Epping, Kingston
5
19.6 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
Railroad Avenue
Turn sharp left onto Railroad Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.28 one way
$6.56 round trip
$4.23/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.70 | $3.64 | $7.28 |
| premium | $5.07 | $3.93 | $7.86 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $4.34 | $8.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.95 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.76 | $1.26 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Epping, NH
Morning in Epping on Wednesday
Local time
11:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°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
3 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
36m 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?
19.7 mi in 36m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 21% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.8 mi on Chester Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
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 19.7 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (NH 102 / West Broadway): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (NH 102 / Chester Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
487 ft
152 ft
Total Climb
223 ft
Total Descent
349 ft
Highest Point
487 ft
~5.6 mi in
Elevation Range
335 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Derry, NH
Full guide →Founded 1827
Derry is a town in New Hampshire.
Top landmarks
- • East Derry — town in New Hampshire
- • Robert Frost Farm — National Historic Landmark
- • Adams Memorial Building — United States historic place
Arriving in Epping, NH
Full guide →Founded 1741
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 19.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (21%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.8 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (NH 102 / West Broadway): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (NH 102 / Chester Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Epping, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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