How far is Derry Village, NH from Kensington, NH?

The driving distance from Derry Village, NH to Kensington, NH is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.38 mi
00h 51m
Flight
18.78 mi
30.23 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.78 mi
Kilometers
30.23 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.38 mi
Kilometers
37.63 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kensington
Sat, May 30, 8:30 AM EDT
Return by in Derry Village
Sat, May 30, 9:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Derry Village
2026-05-30T07:38
Arrive Kensington
Sat, May 30, 8:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Derry Village
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Danville
NH

Town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States

From Derry Village
11.7 mi
00h 25m
To Kensington
11.7 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Light Rain

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE
Destination
53°F
Saturday

Light Rain

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Derry Village and Kensington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Derry Village and Kensington.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    22 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Island Pond Road

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Island Pond Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Gulf Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Gulf Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Gulf Road Extension

    554 ft · 25 sec · Gulf Road Extension

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Goodhue Road

    1459 ft · 1 min · Goodhue Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Island Pond Road

    621 ft · 21 sec · Island Pond Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto State Route 111

    8.4 mi · 16 min · State Route 111

  9. 9

    Continue on Danville Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Danville Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Depot Road

    2 mi · 5 min · Depot Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Road

    2108 ft · 48 sec · South Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Stumpfield Road

    2.2 mi · 6 min · Stumpfield Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Trundlebed Lane

    2178 ft · 1 min · Trundlebed Lane

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Trundlebed Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Derry Village and Kensington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
68.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 111
8.43 mi · 36%
Island Pond Road
2.81 mi · 12%
Stumpfield Road
2.23 mi · 10%
Gulf Road
2.12 mi · 9%
Depot Road
2 mi · 9%
South Main Street
1.07 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
18.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Danville
00h 25m from Derry Village
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Derry Village and Light Rain near Kensington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Derry Village to Kensington?

The road trip is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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 11.7 miles from Derry Village and 11.7 miles from Kensington.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.23 one way or $6.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Derry Village and Light Rain near Kensington.

Stop Ideas Near Danville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Danville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Danville.

RAIL

Exeter station

16 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
RAIL

Haverhill station

16 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
BUS

Newburyport, Massachusetts

20 mi away
90 Storey Avenue
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

29 mi away
3 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Derry Village and Kensington. Straight-line distance: 18.78 mi (30.23 km).

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#1 Derry Village

City in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Population34,539
Coordinates42.8917500, -71.3120100
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Kensington

#2 Kensington

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population2,090
Coordinates42.9270300, -70.9439400
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: Derry Village (-71.31201, 42.89175)
End: Kensington (-70.94394, 42.92703)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.82 gal
3.12 L · about $3.23
Round trip
$6.47
1.64 gal · 6.24 L
Estimated CO2
7.3 kg one way
Round trip: 14.6 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.23 $6.47
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.65 $7.31
Premium $4.86 $3.98 $7.97
Diesel $6.00 $4.92 $9.84

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Hampshire · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Derry Village and Kensington. The current time is 07:38:43.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.