How far is Derry Village, NH from Chester, NH?

The driving distance from Derry Village, NH to Chester, NH is about 5.6 miles (9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.3 miles (8.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 23m 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
5.62 mi
00h 11m
Flight
5.28 mi
8.49 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.28 mi
Kilometers
8.49 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
5.62 mi
Kilometers
9.04 km
Drive Time
00h 11m

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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 00h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chester
Fri, May 15, 6:12 AM EDT
Return by in Derry Village
Fri, May 15, 6:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Derry Village
2026-05-15T06:00
Arrive Chester
Fri, May 15, 6:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:12 AM to 7:12 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Derry Village
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Derry
NH

Town in New Hampshire, United States

From Derry Village
2.8 mi
00h 05m
To Chester
2.8 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Friday

Light Rain

Starts
Fri, May 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
46°F
Overnight

Light Rain

Starts
Fri, May 15 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Derry Village and Chester.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    22 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    25 m · 4 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Danforth Circle

    30 m · 5 sec · Chester Road

  4. 4

    Exit the rotary onto Chester Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Chester Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Derry Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Derry Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Chester Street

    90 m · 14 sec · Chester Street

  7. 7

    Turn left

    152 m · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
8 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
142.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chester Road
3.19 mi · 57%
Derry Road
2.24 mi · 40%
Chester Street
0.06 mi · 1%
South Main Street
0.02 mi
Danforth Circle
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Chester Road

Exit the rotary onto Chester Road

3.18 mi · 00h 06m

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 11m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.3 mi
5.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Derry
00h 05m from Derry Village
Leave By
8:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Derry Village and Light Rain near Chester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Derry Village to Chester?

The road trip is about 5.6 miles (9 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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 is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.8 miles from Derry Village and 2.8 miles from Chester.

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

The direct path is about 5.3 miles (8.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.3 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 8:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.79 one way or $1.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Derry Village and Light Rain near Chester.

Stop Ideas Near Derry

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

16 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Nashua, NH

18 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Haverhill station

23 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
RAIL

Exeter station

32 mi away
60 Lincoln Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Derry Village and Chester. Straight-line distance: 5.28 mi (8.49 km).

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#1 Derry Village

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

Population34,539
Coordinates42.8917500, -71.3120100
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Chester

#2 Chester

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

Population5,278
Coordinates42.9567500, -71.2572800
Altitude139
CountryUnited States
Start: Derry Village (-71.31201, 42.89175)
End: Chester (-71.25728, 42.95675)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 9 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.2 gal
0.75 L · about $0.79
Round trip
$1.58
0.4 gal · 1.5 L
Estimated CO2
1.8 kg one way
Round trip: 3.6 kg / 8 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $0.79 $1.58
Mid-grade $4.46 $0.89 $1.78
Premium $4.86 $0.97 $1.94
Diesel $6.00 $1.20 $2.40

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Derry Village and Chester. The current time is 06:00:51.

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.