How far is Derry, NH from Kensington, NH?
The driving distance from Derry, NH to Kensington, NH is about 24 miles (38.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Derry and Kensington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Derry and Kensington.
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Start on the route
24 m · 11 sec
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Turn left
32 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto West Broadway
1055 ft · 36 sec · West Broadway
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Turn right onto Birch Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Birch Street
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Turn left onto Rockingham Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Rockingham Road
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Continue on Island Pond Road
2.7 mi · 6 min · Island Pond Road
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Turn right onto Gulf Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · Gulf Road
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Continue on Gulf Road Extension
554 ft · 25 sec · Gulf Road Extension
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Turn straight onto Goodhue Road
1459 ft · 1 min · Goodhue Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Island Pond Road
621 ft · 21 sec · Island Pond Road
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Turn left onto State Route 111
8.4 mi · 16 min · State Route 111
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Continue on Danville Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Danville Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Depot Road
2 mi · 5 min · Depot Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto South Road
2108 ft · 48 sec · South Road
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Turn right onto Stumpfield Road
2.2 mi · 6 min · Stumpfield Road
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Turn left onto Trundlebed Lane
2178 ft · 1 min · Trundlebed Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Trundlebed Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Derry and Kensington.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
State Route 111
Turn left onto State Route 111
8.43 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Derry and Sunny near Kensington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Derry to Kensington?
The road trip is about 24 miles (38.7 km) and usually takes 00h 53m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Danville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12 miles from Derry and 12.1 miles from Kensington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.35 one way or $6.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Derry and Sunny near Kensington.
Stop Ideas Near Danville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Danville.
Exeter station
Haverhill station
Newburyport, Massachusetts
Durham–UNH station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Derry and Kensington. Straight-line distance: 19.67 mi (31.65 km).
#1 Derry
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 33,442 |
| Coordinates | 42.8806400, -71.3272900 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kensington
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 2,090 |
| Coordinates | 42.9270300, -70.9439400 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kensington (-70.94394, 42.92703)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $3.35 | $6.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.79 | $7.58 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.10 | $10.19 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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