Origin
Epping, NH
Morning in Epping on Sunday
Local time
6:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Epping, NH to Derry Village, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 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.
Epping, NH
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Derry Village, NH
Matt Barnard
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick transit between Epping and Derry Village, New Hampshire, expect a straightforward 18.5-mile journey. This short trip typically takes about 33 minutes to complete, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day excursion. You will primarily navigate via Chester Road, Raymond Road, and NH 101 to connect these two Northeast towns. Budgeting approximately $3 for fuel should comfortably cover the drive, keeping your travel costs minimal. Since the entire route is well within the same region, you won't need to worry about overnight logistics or complex planning. It is a practical, efficient path that gets you from point A to point B without any necessary stops.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chester Road | 5.7 mi | 10m |
| Raymond Road | 4.2 mi | 8m |
| NH 101 | 4 mi | 4m |
| Derry Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Freetown Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Calef Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 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 Epping, NH and Derry Village, NH.
1
Start on this road
98 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Railroad Avenue
224 ft
·
13 sec
·
Railroad Avenue
3
Turn sharp right onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Main Street
4
Turn right onto NH 125
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Calef Highway
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto NH 101
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
NH 101
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 5
Toward NH 102, NH 107, NH 156: Raymond, Fremont
Use the slight right lane.
8
At end of road, turn left onto NH 107
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Freetown Road
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on NH 102
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Chester Road
10
Continue on NH 102
4.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Raymond Road
11
Continue on NH 102
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Derry Road
12
Continue on NH 102
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Chester Road
13
Enter roundabout onto NH 28 Bypass
215 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Main Street
14
Continue on NH 28 Bypass
80 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Main Street
15
Turn right
73 ft
·
5 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 18.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Main Street
Turn sharp right onto Main Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
4.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward NH 102, NH 107, NH 156: Raymond, Fremont
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 5
Toward NH 102, NH 107, NH 156: Raymond, Fremont
5
5.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
NH 107 / Freetown Road
At end of road, turn left onto NH 107 / Freetown Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
18.4 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
NH 28 Bypass / South Main Street
Enter roundabout onto NH 28 Bypass / South Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
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
Derry Village, NH
Morning in Derry Village on Sunday
Local time
6:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
2 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
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 behind the wheel. Only 22 percent of your route consists of highway travel, meaning you will spend the bulk of your time navigating smaller, winding roads. Your longest uninterrupted stretch lasts just 5.7 miles on Chester Road, so prepare for frequent changes in direction rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. The character of the road shifts as you transition between local corridors and the short highway segments. It is a technical driving experience that keeps you engaged throughout the entire 33-minute duration.
Only 22% 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: 5.7 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 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 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 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: at 0.1 miles (Main Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 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
438 ft
153 ft
Total Climb
311 ft
Total Descent
214 ft
Highest Point
438 ft
~14.5 mi in
Elevation Range
285 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 Epping, NH to Derry Village, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Fremont along the way.
Fremont
4.8 mi in
|
~6m
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: at 0.1 miles (Main Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 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 Derry Village, 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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