How far is East Kingston, NH from Derry, NH?

The driving distance from East Kingston, NH to Derry, NH is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16 miles (25.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.61 mi
00h 36m
Flight
16.03 mi
25.79 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.03 mi
Kilometers
25.79 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.61 mi
Kilometers
33.17 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Derry
Sat, Apr 18, 10:19 AM EDT
Return by in East Kingston
Sat, Apr 18, 10:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Kingston
2026-04-18T09:43
Arrive Derry
Sat, Apr 18, 10:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in East Kingston
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hampstead
NH

Town in New Hampshire, United States

From East Kingston
9.8 mi
00h 18m
To Derry
10.8 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between East Kingston and Derry.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Kingston and Derry.

  1. 1

    Start on Willow Road

    30 m · 6 sec · Willow Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Depot Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Depot Road

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Danville Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Danville Road

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Page Road

    8.4 mi · 17 min · Page Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Island Pond Road

    621 ft · 20 sec · Island Pond Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Goodhue Road

    1459 ft · 1 min · Goodhue Road

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Gulf Road Extension

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Gulf Road Extension

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Island Pond Road

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Island Pond Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Rockingham Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Rockingham Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Birch Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Birch Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Broadway

    862 ft · 26 sec · East Broadway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Martin Street

    41 m · 11 sec · Martin Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    34 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Kingston and Derry.

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
15 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
72.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Page Road
8.43 mi · 41%
Island Pond Road
2.81 mi · 14%
Gulf Road Extension
2.23 mi · 11%
Depot Road
1.51 mi · 7%
Danville Road
0.93 mi · 4%
Birch Street
0.78 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Page Road

Turn straight onto Page Road

8.43 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
16 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hampstead
00h 18m from East Kingston
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving East Kingston and Mostly Cloudy near Derry.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Kingston to Derry?

The road trip is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hampstead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.8 miles from East Kingston and 10.8 miles from Derry.

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

The direct path is about 16 miles (25.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.88 one way or $5.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around East Kingston and Mostly Cloudy near Derry.

Stop Ideas Near Hampstead

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hampstead, 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 Hampstead.

RAIL

Haverhill station

14 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
BUS

Newburyport, Massachusetts

22 mi away
90 Storey Avenue
RAIL

Exeter station

22 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

26 mi away
119 Canal St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Kingston and Derry. Straight-line distance: 16.03 mi (25.79 km).

East Kingston

#1 East Kingston

City in United States of America

Population2,409
Coordinates42.9256400, -71.0167200
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Derry

#2 Derry

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population33,442
Coordinates42.8806400, -71.3272900
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Start: Willow Road (-71.016807, 42.925675)
End: (-71.327312, 42.880642)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.73 gal
2.75 L · about $2.88
Round trip
$5.76
1.46 gal · 5.5 L
Estimated CO2
6.5 kg one way
Round trip: 13 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.88 $5.76
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.25 $6.51
Premium $4.86 $3.55 $7.09
Diesel $6.00 $4.38 $8.76

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between East Kingston and Derry. The current time is 09:43:54.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.