Origin
Derry, NH
Night in Derry on Saturday
Local time
10:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Derry, NH to Lee, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
26.7 mi
43 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
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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Lee, NH
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Trip Overview
Derry to Lee is 26.7 miles and takes about 48m via Chester Road, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New Hampshire, moving you from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. It's a straightforward surface road drive, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss. You won't need to plan for an overnight stay, making it a flexible option for any day of the week.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chester Road | 5.8 mi | 10m |
| Calef Highway | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| Raymond Road | 4.2 mi | 8m |
| NH 101 | 4.1 mi | 4m |
| North River Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| Derry Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| West Broadway | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Freetown Road | 0.8 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 Lee, 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
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Calef Highway
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn right onto NH 155
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Lee Hill Road
15
Continue on NH 155
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
North River Road
16
Continue on NH 155
465 ft
·
18 sec
·
Mast Road
17
Turn left
99 ft
·
7 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 26.7 — 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
26.7 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.30 one way
$8.60 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.73 | $9.46 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.11 | $10.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.90 | $11.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8 | 0 | $2.80 | $1.28 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.74 | $1.71 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Lee, NH
Night in Lee on Saturday
Local time
10:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°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
22 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
48m 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?
This route is primarily surface roads, with only about 15% of the drive involving highways. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 5.8 miles on Chester Road, offering a good segment of uninterrupted driving. The majority of your time will be spent on local roads, so expect typical surface road conditions like traffic lights and intersections as you make your way through towns.
Only 15% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 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 9 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 26.7 miles you will encounter 9 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Derry, NH to Lee, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Kingston along the way.
Kingston
18.8 mi in
|
~34m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 26.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (15%). 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 Lee, 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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