How far is Brookline, NH from Chesterfield, NH?

The driving distance from Brookline, NH to Chesterfield, NH is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
54.54 mi
01h 25m
Flight
42.5 mi
68.39 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.5 mi
Kilometers
68.39 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.54 mi
Kilometers
87.78 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chesterfield
Wed, Jun 17, 8:03 PM EDT
Return by in Brookline
Wed, Jun 17, 9:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookline
2026-06-17T18:37
Arrive Chesterfield
Wed, Jun 17, 8:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brookline
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Fitzwilliam
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Brookline
27.2 mi
00h 42m
To Chesterfield
27.3 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Jun 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Brookline and Chesterfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brookline and Chesterfield.

  1. 1

    Start on Steam Mill Hill Road

    854 ft · 29 sec · Steam Mill Hill Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    573 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Meetinghouse Hill Road

    58 m · 8 sec · Meetinghouse Hill Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Bond Street

    1052 ft · 53 sec · Bond Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Route 13

    2 mi · 3 min · Route 13

  6. 6

    Continue on Brookline Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Brookline Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Brookline Street

    2323 ft · 39 sec · Brookline Street

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Highland Street

    111 m · 6 sec · Highland Street

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto School Street

    144 m · 13 sec · School Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Main Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Wheeler Road

    1465 ft · 42 sec · Wheeler Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Ashby Road

    1441 ft · 41 sec · Ashby Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Turnpike Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Turnpike Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Turnpike Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Turnpike Road

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on West State Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · West State Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Rindge State Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Rindge State Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Route 119

    3 mi · 4 min · Route 119

  19. 19

    Continue on NH Route 119

    9.4 mi · 16 min · NH Route 119

  20. 20

    Turn right onto NH Route 12 North

    2.4 mi · 3 min · NH Route 12 North

  21. 21

    Continue on Fitzwilliam Road

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Fitzwilliam Road

  22. 22

    Continue on South Main Street

    1109 ft · 14 sec · South Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Central Square

    544 ft · 7 sec · Central Square

  24. 24

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.6 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on NH Route 12

    1.5 mi · 2 min · NH Route 12

  26. 26

    Continue on Monadnock Highway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Monadnock Highway

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Monadnock Highway

    31 m · 1 sec · Monadnock Highway

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto Monadnock Highway

    1628 ft · 21 sec · Monadnock Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on Main Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · Main Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto State Route 101

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Route 101

  31. 31

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 10

    57 m · 2 sec · State Route 10

  32. 32

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 10

    2444 ft · 51 sec · State Route 10

  33. 33

    Continue on Franklin Pierce Highway

    1 km · 1 min · Franklin Pierce Highway

  34. 34

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Franklin Pierce Highway

    37 m · 2 sec · Franklin Pierce Highway

  35. 35

    Exit the roundabout onto Franklin Pierce Highway

    8.3 mi · 12 min · Franklin Pierce Highway

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Route 63

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Route 63

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Old Chesterfield Road

    26 m · 2 sec · Old Chesterfield Road

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Chesterfield Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brookline and Chesterfield.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
38 steps
21 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
0 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NH Route 119
9.35 mi · 17%
Franklin Pierce Highway
8.99 mi · 16%
Main Street
5.62 mi · 10%
Monadnock Highway
3.44 mi · 6%
Rindge State Road
3.26 mi · 6%
Route 119
2.98 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

NH Route 119

Continue on NH Route 119

9.35 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
42.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fitzwilliam
00h 42m from Brookline
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Brookline and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Chesterfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brookline to Chesterfield?

The road trip is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km) and usually takes 01h 25m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Fitzwilliam is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.2 miles from Brookline and 27.3 miles from Chesterfield.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.61 one way or $15.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Brookline and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Chesterfield.

Stop Ideas Near Fitzwilliam

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fitzwilliam, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fitzwilliam.

RAIL

Union Station

34 mi away
10 Vernon Rd
RAIL

John W. Olver Transit Center

43 mi away
12 Olive Street
RAIL

Bellows Falls station

47 mi away
54 Depot St
BUS

Nashua, NH

52 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookline and Chesterfield. Straight-line distance: 42.5 mi (68.39 km).

Brookline

#1 Brookline

Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States

Population5,495
Coordinates42.7348100, -71.6581300
Altitude88
CountryUnited States
Chesterfield

#2 Chesterfield

Town in New Hampshire

Population3,644
Coordinates42.8873000, -72.4703700
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Start: Brookline (-71.65813, 42.73481)
End: Chesterfield (-72.47037, 42.8873)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.93 gal
7.29 L · about $7.61
Round trip
$15.23
3.86 gal · 14.58 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.3 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.61 $15.23
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.60 $17.20
Premium $4.86 $9.38 $18.75
Diesel $6.00 $11.57 $23.15

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Hampshire · Jun 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Brookline and Chesterfield. The current time is 18:37:44.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.