Origin
East Kingston, NH
Afternoon in East Kingston on Saturday
Local time
4:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Kingston, NH to Hampton, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
12.2 mi
20 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
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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Hampton, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from East Kingston, NH to Hampton, NH covers 12.2 miles and takes about 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Road, Lafayette Road, State Route 107 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.1 miles on East Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.96 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Road | 4.1 mi | 8m |
| Lafayette Road | 3.9 mi | 8m |
| State Route 107 | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Depot Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Willow Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East Road
— 4.1 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Kingston, NH and Hampton, NH.
1
Start on Willow Road
99 ft
·
7 sec
·
Willow Road
2
Turn left onto NH 107
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Depot Road
3
Continue on NH 107; NH 108
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
4
Continue on NH 107
4.1 mi
·
8 min
·
East Road
5
Continue on NH 107
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
State Route 107
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
Turn left onto US 1
3.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Lafayette Road
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left
388 ft
·
30 sec
8
Turn left
66 ft
·
11 sec
9
Turn left
259 ft
·
18 sec
10
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NH 107 / Depot Road
Turn left onto NH 107 / Depot Road
Navigation decision point
4
8.1 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
US 1 / Lafayette Road
Turn left onto US 1 / Lafayette Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
12.1 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
4
12.1 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
12.1 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.96 one way
$3.93 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.16 | $4.32 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.34 | $4.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.69 | $5.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.28 | $0.59 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.07 | $0.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.71 | $0.78 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Hampton, NH
Afternoon in Hampton on Saturday
Local time
4:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
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
26m 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?
12.2 mi in 26m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 22% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.1 mi on East Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 NH 107 / Depot Road.
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 26m drive. You will face about 5 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 (NH 107 / Depot Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.1 miles (US 1 / Lafayette Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.1 miles: Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 12.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (22%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.1 miles on East 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 8.1 miles (US 1 / Lafayette Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.1 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hampton, 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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