Origin
Hampton, NH
Late night in Hampton on Saturday
Local time
5:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Hampton, NH to Chester, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
27 mi
44 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hampton, NH
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Chester, NH
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Trip Overview
Hampton, NH to Chester, NH is 27 miles and takes about 41 minutes via Exeter-Hampton Expressway and Chester Road, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, straightforward trip keeps you within New Hampshire for its entirety, traversing the Northeast region. It's a practical option for a quick hop between towns, offering a straightforward journey with minimal time commitment. You'll find this route easy to navigate and well-suited for a day trip or a simple relocation.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 27 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 62% of the journey taking place on faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 16.7 miles on the Exeter-Hampton Expressway. As you progress, you'll transition from the expressway onto more local roads like Raymond Road and Chester Road. Expect a mix of driving experiences, starting with highway speeds before settling into a more typical local road pace as you approach your destination.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Exeter-Hampton Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 16.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Exeter-Hampton Expressway and Raymond Road. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 1 / Lafayette Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 27 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 1 / Lafayette Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (NH 27 / Exeter Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 1 / Lafayette Road
Turn left onto US 1 / Lafayette Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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NH 27 / Exeter Road
Turn left onto NH 27 / Exeter Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
1.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward NH 101 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward NH 101 West
8
18.7 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward NH 102, NH 107, NH 156: Raymond, Fremont
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5
Toward NH 102, NH 107, NH 156: Raymond, Fremont
5
19.1 mi into trip
|
~25m in
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NH 107 / Freetown Road
At end of road, turn left onto NH 107 / Freetown Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Hampton, NH to Chester, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Fremont along the way.
Fremont
18.7 mi in
|
~24m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Exeter-Hampton Expressway | 16.7 mi | 19m |
| Raymond Road | 4.2 mi | 8m |
| Chester Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Exeter Road | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Freetown Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Lafayette Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Chester Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Exeter-Hampton Expressway
— 16.7 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hampton, NH and Chester, NH.
1
Start on this road
159 ft
·
17 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto US 1
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Lafayette Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto NH 27
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Exeter Road
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward NH 101 West
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto NH 101
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Exeter-Hampton Expressway
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 5
Toward NH 102, NH 107, NH 156: Raymond, Fremont
Use the slight right lane.
7
At end of road, turn left onto NH 107
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Freetown Road
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on NH 102
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Chester Road
9
Continue on NH 102
4.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Raymond Road
10
Turn right onto NH 121
295 ft
·
14 sec
·
Chester Street
11
Turn left
499 ft
·
36 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.35 one way
$8.69 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.78 | $9.56 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.17 | $10.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.96 | $11.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.30 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.36 | $1.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.78 | $1.73 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Chester, NH
Late night in Chester on Saturday
Local time
5:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Road read
41m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Hampton, NH to Chester, NH covers 27 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Exeter-Hampton Expressway, Raymond Road, Chester Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.5 miles from Hampton, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.35 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 27 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 1 / Lafayette Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (NH 27 / Exeter Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Hampton, NH to Chester, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Fremont along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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