Origin
Derry Village, NH
Late night in Derry Village on Tuesday
Local time
5:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Derry Village, NH to Epping, NH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
18.5 mi
30 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 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Derry Village, NH
Matt Barnard
Epping, NH
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick excursion through New Hampshire’s Northeast corner, the 18.5-mile journey from Derry Village to Epping is an efficient choice. You can easily complete this trip in about 33 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day outing. With an estimated fuel cost of just $3, it is an economical route that requires zero mandatory stops. While the drive is short, it connects two distinct local communities, providing a straightforward transition across the region. You will find that the lack of complex logistics makes this an ideal "grab your keys and go" trip for a weekend afternoon.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chester Road | 5.7 mi | 10m |
| Raymond Road | 4.2 mi | 8m |
| NH 101 | 4.1 mi | 4m |
| Derry Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Freetown Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Calef Highway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Railroad Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Chester Road
— 5.7 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Derry Village, NH and Epping, NH.
1
Start on this road
73 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto NH 28 Bypass
80 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Main Street
3
Enter roundabout onto NH 102
99 ft
·
4 sec
·
Chester Road
4
Continue on NH 102
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Chester Road
5
Continue on NH 102
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Derry Road
6
Continue on NH 102
4.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Raymond Road
7
Continue on NH 102
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Chester Road
8
Continue on Freetown Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Freetown Road
Use the left lane.
9
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward NH 101 East
10
Merge onto NH 101
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
NH 101
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 7
Toward NH 125: Epping, Kingston
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn left onto NH 125
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Calef Highway
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn sharp left onto Railroad Avenue
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Railroad Avenue
14
Turn right
98 ft
·
7 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 18.4 — 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
|
NH 28 Bypass / South Main Street
Turn left onto NH 28 Bypass / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NH 102 / Chester Road
Enter roundabout onto NH 102 / Chester Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
8
17.6 mi into trip
|
~31m 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
4
17.8 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
NH 125 / Calef Highway
Turn left onto NH 125 / Calef Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
18.4 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
Railroad Avenue
Turn sharp left onto Railroad Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.98 one way
$5.96 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.28 | $6.55 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.54 | $7.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.08 | $8.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.94 | $0.89 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.18 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Epping, NH
Late night in Epping on Tuesday
Local time
5:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°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
1 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
33m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate grind. You will navigate a mix of local thoroughfares, starting with Chester Road and Raymond Road before eventually hopping onto NH 101. Only 22% of this route consists of highway driving, keeping the pace varied and engaging. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during the 5.7 miles spent on Chester Road, where you can settle into a rhythm before the road profile shifts. Overall, the technical nature of these local roads keeps the experience dynamic throughout the half-hour drive.
Only 22% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.7 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 near NH 28 Bypass / South Main Street.
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 18.5 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 (NH 28 Bypass / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (NH 102 / Chester Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 17.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
441 ft
147 ft
Total Climb
244 ft
Total Descent
341 ft
Highest Point
441 ft
~4 mi in
Elevation Range
294 ft
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 Village, NH to Epping, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Kingston along the way.
Kingston
17.6 mi in
|
~31m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 18.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (22%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.7 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 (NH 28 Bypass / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (NH 102 / Chester Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 17.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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