Origin
Exeter, NH
Late night in Exeter on Sunday
Local time
12:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Exeter, NH to Chester, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
21.2 mi
34 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Exeter, NH
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Chester, NH
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion through New Hampshire, the 21.2-mile journey from Exeter to Chester is a straightforward choice. Expect to spend about 34 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect day trip that leaves you plenty of time to explore once you arrive. You will navigate a combination of NH 101, Raymond Road, and Chester Road to complete the transit. With a modest fuel cost of approximately $3, this drive is as budget-friendly as it is convenient. Because the total distance is quite short, there is no need to plan for overnight stays or complex logistics. It is a practical, efficient route that keeps you moving through the Northeast corridor without unnecessary delays.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 101 | 10.9 mi | 12m |
| Raymond Road | 4.2 mi | 8m |
| Chester Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Freetown Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Newfields Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Water Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Chester Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NH 101
— 10.9 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Exeter, NH and Chester, NH.
1
Start on NH 27
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Water Street
2
Continue on NH 85
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Water Street
3
Continue on NH 85
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Newfields Road
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward NH 101 West: Epping, Manchester
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto NH 101
11 mi
·
12 min
·
NH 101
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 5
Toward NH 102, NH 107, NH 156: Raymond, Fremont
Use the slight right lane.
7
At end of road, turn left onto NH 107
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Freetown Road
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on NH 102
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Chester Road
9
Continue on NH 102
4.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Raymond Road
10
Turn right onto NH 121
295 ft
·
14 sec
·
Chester Street
11
Turn left
499 ft
·
36 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 1.7 and 21.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
1.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward NH 101 West: Epping, Manchester
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward NH 101 West: Epping, Manchester
8
12.8 mi into trip
|
~17m 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
13.2 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
NH 107 / Freetown Road
At end of road, turn left onto NH 107 / Freetown Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
21 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
NH 121 / Chester Street
Turn right onto NH 121 / Chester Street
Navigation decision point
5
21.1 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.41 one way
$6.83 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.76 | $7.51 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.06 | $8.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.68 | $9.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
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
Chester, NH
Late night in Chester on Sunday
Local time
12:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°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
19 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
34m 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 trip offers a mixed driving profile, balancing high-speed transit with local road navigation. You will spend roughly 51% of your time on highways, primarily during the 10.9-mile stretch on NH 101, which serves as the longest uninterrupted portion of the journey. Once you transition off the main highway, the character of the road shifts as you merge onto Raymond Road and Chester Road. You can anticipate a transition from the faster pace of the state highway to the more measured rhythm of local roads. It is a functional drive that requires you to stay alert as the road type changes midway through your travel.
51% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.9 mi on NH 101.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 34m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.2 miles (NH 107 / Freetown Road): Lane positioning matters here.
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.
Between Exeter, NH and Chester, NH, road signs point toward Manchester and Fremont.
Manchester
1.7 mi in
|
~4m
Fremont
12.8 mi in
|
~17m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 21.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.9 miles on NH 101. 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 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.2 miles (NH 107 / Freetown Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Chester, 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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