Origin
East Kingston, NH
Afternoon in East Kingston on Saturday
Local time
2:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Kingston, NH to Derry, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
19.7 mi
32 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Kingston, NH
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Derry, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from East Kingston, NH to Derry, NH covers 19.7 miles and takes about 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Page Road, Island Pond Road, Gulf Road Extension for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.4 miles on Page Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.17 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Page Road | 8.4 mi | 16m |
| Island Pond Road | 2.8 mi | 6m |
| Gulf Road Extension | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| NH 125 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Depot Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Danville Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Birch Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Rockingham Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Page Road
— 8.4 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Kingston, NH and Derry, NH.
1
Start on Willow Road
99 ft
·
6 sec
·
Willow Road
2
Turn right onto NH 107
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Depot Road
3
Turn left onto NH 125; NH 111
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
NH 125; NH 111
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto NH 111
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Danville Road
Use the right lane.
5
Turn straight onto NH 111
8.4 mi
·
16 min
·
Page Road
6
Turn right onto Island Pond Road
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Island Pond Road
Use the right lane.
7
Turn left onto Goodhue Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Goodhue Road
8
Turn slight right onto Gulf Road Extension
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Gulf Road Extension
9
Turn left onto Island Pond Road
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Island Pond Road
10
Continue on NH 28
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Rockingham Road
11
Turn right onto NH 28
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Birch Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn left onto NH 102
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
East Broadway
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto Martin Street
133 ft
·
11 sec
·
Martin Street
14
Turn left
112 ft
·
8 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 19.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NH 107 / Depot Road
Turn right onto NH 107 / Depot Road
Navigation decision point
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
NH 125; NH 111
Turn left onto NH 125; NH 111
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
3.2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
NH 111 / Danville Road
Turn right onto NH 111 / Danville Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
12.6 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Island Pond Road
Turn right onto Island Pond Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
19.4 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
NH 102 / East Broadway
Turn left onto NH 102 / East Broadway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.17 one way
$6.34 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.49 | $6.98 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.77 | $7.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.35 | $8.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 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 | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.95 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.76 | $1.26 |
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
Derry, NH
Afternoon in Derry on Saturday
Local time
2:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°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
11 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
42m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
19.7 mi in 42m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 9% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.4 mi on Page Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NH 107 / Depot 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 19.7 miles you will encounter 10 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 (NH 107 / Depot Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (NH 125; NH 111): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles (NH 111 / Danville Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 19.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (9%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.4 miles on Page Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through NH can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NH 107 / Depot Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (NH 125; NH 111): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles (NH 111 / Danville Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Derry, NH before heading back.
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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