Drive Time
42m
Distance
23.6 mi
38 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
Photo: Mohan Nannapaneni
The drive from Kensington, NH to Derry, NH covers 23.6 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 Amesbury Road, Exeter Road, Market Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.78 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
11.8 miles from Kensington, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 21m into the drive .
Expect a 42m drive with frequent turns across 23.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Kensington, NH to Derry, NH is easy. At 42m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Kensington, NH to Derry, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Amesbury Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Exeter Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Market Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Friend Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| School Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Haverhill Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 495 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Kensington, NH and Derry, NH.
Start on Trundlebed Lane
Turn right onto Amesbury Road
Keep slight right to continue on Amesbury Road
Continue on Exeter Road
Continue on Market Street
Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
Continue on Friend Street
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward School Street
Exit the roundabout onto School Street
Continue on Main Street
Turn right onto Haverhill Road
Keep slight left to continue on Haverhill Road
Turn left
Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 South: Haverhill
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward MA 213: Methuen, Salem New Hampshire, Manchester-Boston Regional Airport
Continue on Loop Connector
Take the exit slight right toward I 93 North: Concord New Hampshire
Merge slight right
Continue straight
Take the exit slight right toward NH 102: Derry, Londonderry
Keep slight right to continue on NH 102 East: Derry, Chester
Turn straight onto Nashua Road
Continue on West Broadway
Turn left
Turn right
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 23.6 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 11.8 miles or 21m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Derry, NH than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Kensington, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Kensington, NH
This is one driving day of about 23.6 miles and 42m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 11.8 mi from Kensington, NH · 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
12 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 23.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 11.8 miles from Kensington, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Derry, NH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Derry, NH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$3.78 one way
$7.56 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $4.14 | $8.28 |
| premium | $4.83 | $4.49 | $8.97 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $5.24 | $10.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.48 | $1.13 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.30 | $1.51 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Evening in Kensington on Saturday
Local time
6:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Evening in Derry on Saturday
Local time
6:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
48°F
Albany, NY
12 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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