How far is Chichester, NH from Derry, NH?

The driving distance from Chichester, NH to Derry, NH is about 36.7 miles (59 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.64 mi
00h 39m
Flight
25.73 mi
41.41 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.73 mi
Kilometers
41.41 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.64 mi
Kilometers
58.97 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Derry
Sat, Apr 18, 8:52 AM EDT
Return by in Chichester
Sat, Apr 18, 9:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chichester
2026-04-18T08:12
Arrive Derry
Sat, Apr 18, 8:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Chichester
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Hooksett
NH

City in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States of America

From Chichester
18.3 mi
00h 19m
To Derry
18.3 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Chichester and Derry.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chichester and Derry.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    2287 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Dover Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Dover Road

  3. 3

    Keep slight right

    4.6 mi · 7 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1280 ft · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight toward I 93 South: Manchester, Lebanon

    1475 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Everett Turnpike

    8.9 mi · 11 min · Everett Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South: Salem, Boston

    7.7 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Alan B Shepard Highway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Alan B Shepard Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Alan B Shepard Jr Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · Alan B Shepard Jr Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 102: Derry, Londonderry

    2896 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    40 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Nashua Road

    2917 ft · 1 min · Nashua Road

  16. 16

    Continue on West Broadway

    3209 ft · 2 min · West Broadway

  17. 17

    Turn left

    32 m · 10 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chichester and Derry.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Everett Turnpike
10.9 mi · 30%
I 93 South
7.96 mi · 22%
Dover Road
7.27 mi · 20%
Alan B Shepard Highway
4.43 mi · 12%
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
2.07 mi · 6%
Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
1.03 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Everett Turnpike

Continue on Everett Turnpike

8.91 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
25.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hooksett
00h 19m from Chichester
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Chichester and Mostly Cloudy near Derry.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chichester to Derry?

The road trip is about 36.7 miles (59 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?

Hooksett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from Chichester and 18.3 miles from Derry.

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

The direct path is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 7:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.09 one way or $10.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Chichester and Mostly Cloudy near Derry.

Stop Ideas Near Hooksett

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hooksett, 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 Hooksett.

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

12 mi away
119 Canal St.
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Concord, New Hampshire

14 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
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Nashua, NH

34 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

41 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chichester and Derry. Straight-line distance: 25.73 mi (41.41 km).

Chichester

#1 Chichester

Human settlement in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Population2,729
Coordinates43.2492500, -71.3997900
Altitude164
CountryUnited States
Derry

#2 Derry

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population33,442
Coordinates42.8806400, -71.3272900
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-71.39979, 43.249249)
End: (-71.327312, 42.880642)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.29 gal
4.89 L · about $5.09
Round trip
$10.18
2.58 gal · 9.78 L
Estimated CO2
11.5 kg one way
Round trip: 22.9 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.09 $10.18
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.75 $11.50
Premium $4.86 $6.27 $12.53
Diesel $6.00 $7.74 $15.47

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Chichester and Derry. The current time is 08:12:52.

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.