Origin
Nashua, NH
Afternoon in Nashua on Thursday
Local time
1:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nashua, NH to Chester, NH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
39m
Distance
18.9 mi
30 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Nashua, NH
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Chester, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Nashua, NH to Chester, NH covers 18.9 miles and takes about 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Derry Road, Nashua Road, Chester Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6 miles on Derry Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.04 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 18.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 39m drive with frequent turns across 18.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Derry Road is the longest continuous segment at about 6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Lowell Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 39m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Lowell Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (NH 101A / Canal Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.3 miles (NH 102 / Chester Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Lowell Street
Turn right onto Lowell Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NH 101A / Canal Street
At end of road, turn left onto NH 101A / Canal Street
Navigation decision point
6
13.3 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
NH 102 / Chester Road
Enter roundabout onto NH 102 / Chester Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
3
13.3 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
NH 102 / Chester Road
Right onto NH 102 / Chester Road
Navigation decision point
5
18.8 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Derry Road | 6 mi | 11m |
| Nashua Road | 5.3 mi | 9m |
| Chester Road | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| West Broadway | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| Derry Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Bridge Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Canal Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Lowell Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Derry Road
— 6 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nashua, NH and Chester, NH.
1
Start on NH 101A
27 ft
·
3 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto Lowell Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Lowell Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
At end of road, turn left onto NH 101A
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Canal Street
4
Continue on NH 101A
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bridge Street
5
Continue on NH 111
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Ferry Street
6
Turn left onto NH 3A; NH 102
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Derry Street
7
Continue on NH 102
3.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Derry Road
8
Continue on NH 102
5.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Nashua Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on NH 102
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
West Broadway
10
Enter roundabout onto NH 102
177 ft
·
5 sec
·
Chester Road
11
Continue on NH 102
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Chester Road
12
Continue on NH 102
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Derry Road
13
Turn left onto NH 121
295 ft
·
14 sec
·
Chester Street
14
Turn left
499 ft
·
36 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.04 one way
$6.09 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.35 | $6.70 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.62 | $7.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.17 | $8.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.98 | $0.91 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Afternoon in Chester on Thursday
Local time
1:04 PM
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.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
39m 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 Nashua, NH to Chester, NH covers 18.9 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Derry Road, Nashua Road, Chester Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.4 miles from Nashua, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.04 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 is a straightforward 39m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Lowell Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (NH 101A / Canal Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.3 miles (NH 102 / Chester Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Nashua, NH to Chester, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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