How far is Londonderry, NH from Chester, NH?

The driving distance from Londonderry, NH to Chester, NH is about 9.4 miles (15.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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
9.46 mi
00h 21m
Flight
8.66 mi
13.93 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.66 mi
Kilometers
13.93 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
9.46 mi
Kilometers
15.23 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chester
Sun, Apr 12, 1:44 AM EDT
Return by in Londonderry
Sun, Apr 12, 2:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Londonderry
2026-04-12T01:22
Arrive Chester
Sun, Apr 12, 1:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Londonderry
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 Village
NH

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

From Londonderry
4.7 mi
00h 10m
To Chester
4.7 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
56°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Londonderry and Chester.

  1. 1

    Start on Mammoth Road

    23 m · 9 sec · Mammoth Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Pillsbury Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Pillsbury Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Pillsbury Road

    787 ft · 25 sec · Pillsbury Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Pillsbury Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Pillsbury Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Ash Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Ash Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North High Street

    1674 ft · 48 sec · North High Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Folsom Road

    1610 ft · 48 sec · Folsom Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Tsienneto Road

    1.8 mi · 5 min · Tsienneto Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Chester Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Chester Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Derry Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Derry Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Chester Street

    90 m · 14 sec · Chester Street

  12. 12

    Turn left

    152 m · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Londonderry 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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
136.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Derry Road
2.24 mi · 24%
Pillsbury Road
2.13 mi · 23%
Tsienneto Road
1.82 mi · 19%
Chester Road
1.8 mi · 19%
Ash Street
0.68 mi · 7%
North High Street
0.32 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Derry Road

Continue on Derry Road

2.24 mi · 00h 04m

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 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.8 mi
8.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Derry Village
00h 10m from Londonderry
Leave By
7:48 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Londonderry and Mostly Sunny near Chester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Londonderry to Chester?

The road trip is about 9.4 miles (15.2 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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 4.7 miles from Londonderry and 4.7 miles from Chester.

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

The direct path is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 7:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.30 one way or $2.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Londonderry and Mostly Sunny near Chester.

Stop Ideas Near Derry Village

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

16 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Nashua, NH

19 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Haverhill station

23 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
RAIL

Exeter station

31 mi away
60 Lincoln Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Londonderry and Chester. Straight-line distance: 8.66 mi (13.93 km).

Londonderry

#1 Londonderry

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

Population26,646
Coordinates42.8650900, -71.3739500
Altitude128
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: Londonderry (-71.37395, 42.86509)
End: Chester (-71.25728, 42.95675)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 15 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.33 gal
1.26 L · about $1.30
Round trip
$2.60
0.66 gal · 2.52 L
Estimated CO2
2.9 kg one way
Round trip: 5.9 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.30 $2.60
Mid-grade $4.46 $1.47 $2.94
Premium $4.86 $1.60 $3.21
Diesel $6.00 $1.98 $3.96

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Londonderry and Chester. The current time is 01:22:44.

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.