Origin
Londonderry, NH
Late night in Londonderry on Tuesday
Local time
4:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Londonderry, NH to Chester, 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
21m
Distance
9.5 mi
15 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Londonderry, NH
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Chester, NH
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Trip Overview
This short, 9.5-mile drive from Londonderry, NH to Chester, NH takes about 21 minutes and is best suited for a single day trip. You'll primarily navigate local roads like Derry Road, Pillsbury Road, and Tsienneto Road, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost for this quick journey is a very modest $2, making it an economical option. Given its brief duration and local road nature, this route is perfect for a spontaneous outing or as part of a larger exploration of the Northeast region. You won't need to worry about splitting this drive or finding overnight accommodations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Derry Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Pillsbury Road | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Tsienneto Road | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Chester Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Ash Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North High Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Folsom Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Chester Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Derry Road
— 2.2 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Londonderry, NH and Chester, NH.
1
Start on NH 128
74 ft
·
9 sec
·
Mammoth Road
2
Turn left onto Pillsbury Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Pillsbury Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto Pillsbury Road
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Pillsbury Road
4
Continue on Pillsbury Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Pillsbury Road
5
Continue on Ash Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Ash Street
6
At end of road, turn left onto North High Street
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
North High Street
7
Continue on Folsom Road
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Folsom Road
8
Continue on Tsienneto Road
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Tsienneto Road
9
At end of road, turn left onto NH 102
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Chester Road
10
Continue on NH 102
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Derry Road
11
Turn left onto NH 121
295 ft
·
14 sec
·
Chester Street
12
Turn left
499 ft
·
36 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9.4 — 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
|
Pillsbury Road
Turn left onto Pillsbury Road
Navigation decision point
4
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Pillsbury Road
At end of road, turn right onto Pillsbury Road
Navigation decision point
5
2.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
North High Street
At end of road, turn left onto North High Street
Navigation decision point
4
5.3 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
NH 102 / Chester Road
At end of road, turn left onto NH 102 / Chester Road
Navigation decision point
5
9.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.53 one way
$3.06 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.68 | $3.37 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.82 | $3.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.10 | $4.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.00 | $0.46 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.83 | $0.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Chester, NH
Late night in Chester on Tuesday
Local time
4:24 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
21m 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 on this route, with no percentage of highway travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 2.2 miles along Derry Road. This means you'll be navigating a series of turns and local road conditions for the majority of the 9.5 miles. The profile suggests a more involved driving experience rather than a straight shot, so be prepared to adjust your speed and focus on navigating the various local streets connecting Londonderry to Chester.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.2 mi on Derry Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Pillsbury Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 21m 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: near the start (Pillsbury Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (Pillsbury Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (North High Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
498 ft
295 ft
Total Climb
383 ft
Total Descent
334 ft
Highest Point
498 ft
~8.8 mi in
Elevation Range
203 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Londonderry, NH
Full guide →Londonderry is a large town in New Hampshire known for its apple orchards.
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 21m. Total distance: 9.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.2 miles on Derry 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 (Pillsbury Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (Pillsbury Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (North High Street): Navigation decision point.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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