How far is Chester, NH from Windham, NH?
The driving distance from Chester, NH to Windham, NH is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chester and Windham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chester and Windham.
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Start on the route
100 m · 25 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Chester Street
47 m · 7 sec · Chester Street
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Turn right onto Derry Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Derry Road
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Continue on Chester Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Chester Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Danforth Circle
65 m · 5 sec · South Main Street
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Exit the rotary onto South Main Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Rockingham Road
3016 ft · 1 min · Rockingham Road
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Turn right onto Berry Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Berry Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Windham Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Windham Road
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Continue on North Lowell Road
2.8 mi · 6 min · North Lowell Road
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Turn right onto Indian Rock Road
1754 ft · 43 sec · Indian Rock Road
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Turn left onto Lowell Road
61 m · 8 sec · Lowell Road
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Turn right
21 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
20 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chester and Windham.
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.
Chester Road
Continue on Chester Road
3.18 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Chester and Partly Sunny near Windham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chester to Windham?
The road trip is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km) and usually takes 00h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Derry Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.3 miles from Chester and 6.5 miles from Windham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.78 one way or $3.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Chester and Partly Sunny near Windham.
Stop Ideas Near Derry Village
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Derry Village.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chester and Windham. Straight-line distance: 11.05 mi (17.78 km).
#1 Chester
Human settlement in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America
| Population | 5,278 |
| Coordinates | 42.9567500, -71.2572800 |
| Altitude | 139 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Windham
City in New Hampshire
| Population | 14,865 |
| Coordinates | 42.8006400, -71.3042300 |
| Altitude | 60 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-71.304271, 42.800568)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $1.78 | $3.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.01 | $4.01 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.19 | $4.37 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $2.70 | $5.40 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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