How far is Derry, NH from Chesterfield, NH?

The driving distance from Derry, NH to Chesterfield, NH is about 86.8 miles (139.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.8 miles (93.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 03m 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
86.79 mi
02h 01m
Flight
57.87 mi
93.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.87 mi
Kilometers
93.14 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.79 mi
Kilometers
139.67 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chesterfield
Sat, May 2, 5:05 PM EDT
Return by in Derry
Sat, May 2, 7:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Derry
2026-05-02T15:04
Arrive Chesterfield
Sat, May 2, 5:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Derry
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
Henniker
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Derry
43.4 mi
01h 00m
To Chesterfield
43.4 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
53°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    24 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    32 m · 10 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Broadway

    3209 ft · 2 min · West Broadway

  4. 4

    Continue on Nashua Road

    1538 ft · 44 sec · Nashua Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 93 North: Manchester, Concord

    1729 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Alan B Shepard Jr Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · Alan B Shepard Jr Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Alan B Shepard Highway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Alan B Shepard Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 93 North: Concord, Plymouth

    7.1 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    7 mi · 8 min · Everett Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont

    2720 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont

    1236 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    8.1 mi · 10 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward US 202 West, NH 9 West: Henniker, Keene

    1.5 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    15.5 mi · 21 min

  16. 16

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Keene Road

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Keene Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Route 9

    6.7 mi · 9 min · Route 9

  19. 19

    Continue on Franklin Pierce Highway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Franklin Pierce Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Route 9

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Route 9

  21. 21

    Continue on NH Route 9

    1.5 mi · 3 min · NH Route 9

  22. 22

    Continue on Route 9

    6.3 mi · 10 min · Route 9

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Franklin Pierce Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Franklin Pierce Highway

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Franklin Pierce Highway

    37 m · 2 sec · Franklin Pierce Highway

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Franklin Pierce Highway

    8.3 mi · 12 min · Franklin Pierce Highway

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Route 63

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Route 63

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Old Chesterfield Road

    26 m · 2 sec · Old Chesterfield Road

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Chesterfield Road

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 202 West
16.4 mi · 19%
Route 9
14.8 mi · 17%
Franklin Pierce Highway
12.3 mi · 14%
I 89 North
8.8 mi · 10%
I 93 North
7.41 mi · 9%
Everett Turnpike
6.96 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

US 202 West

Continue straight

15.5 mi · 00h 21m

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
02h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29 mi
57.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Henniker
01h 00m from Derry
Leave By
2:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Derry and Mostly Sunny near Chesterfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 86.8 miles (139.7 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

Henniker is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.4 miles from Derry and 43.4 miles from Chesterfield.

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

The direct path is about 57.8 miles (93.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 29 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 2:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.07 one way or $24.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Derry and Mostly Sunny near Chesterfield.

Stop Ideas Near Henniker

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

24 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

36 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

37 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Nashua, NH

50 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Derry and Chesterfield. Straight-line distance: 57.87 mi (93.14 km).

Derry

#1 Derry

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population33,442
Coordinates42.8806400, -71.3272900
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Chesterfield

#2 Chesterfield

Town in New Hampshire

Population3,644
Coordinates42.8873000, -72.4703700
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Start: Derry (-71.32729, 42.88064)
End: Chesterfield (-72.47037, 42.8873)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 140 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.06 gal
11.59 L · about $12.07
Round trip
$24.14
6.12 gal · 23.18 L
Estimated CO2
27.2 kg one way
Round trip: 54.4 kg / 120 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $12.07 $24.14
Mid-grade $4.46 $13.64 $27.28
Premium $4.86 $14.87 $29.73
Diesel $6.00 $18.35 $36.70

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Derry and Chesterfield. The current time is 15:04:14.

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.