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

The driving distance from East Kingston, NH to Exeter, NH is about 6.7 miles (10.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.2 miles (8.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
6.72 mi
00h 12m
Flight
5.2 mi
8.37 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.2 mi
Kilometers
8.37 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.72 mi
Kilometers
10.81 km
Drive Time
00h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Exeter
Sat, Apr 18, 9:56 AM EDT
Return by in East Kingston
Sat, Apr 18, 10:08 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 Exeter
Sat, Apr 18, 9:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:12 AM to 7:12 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:06 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
Kensington
NH

Town in New Hampshire, United States

From East Kingston
3.4 mi
00h 06m
To Exeter
3.4 mi
00h 06m

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
55°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Willow Road

    30 m · 8 sec · Willow Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Depot Road

    2538 ft · 1 min · Depot Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South Road

  5. 5

    Continue on North Haverhill Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Haverhill Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Court Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Court Street

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Front Street

    34 m · 11 sec · Front Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Water Street

    123 m · 14 sec · Water Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Water Street

Car Route Details

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

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
9 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
134.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Road
1.86 mi · 28%
Court Street
1.78 mi · 27%
North Haverhill Road
1.59 mi · 24%
Main Street
0.89 mi · 13%
Depot Road
0.48 mi · 7%
Water Street
0.08 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Road

Turn left onto South Road

1.86 mi · 00h 03m

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 12m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.5 mi
5.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kensington
00h 06m from East Kingston
Leave By
8:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving East Kingston and Mostly Cloudy near Exeter.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 6.7 miles (10.8 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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?

Kensington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.4 miles from East Kingston and 3.4 miles from Exeter.

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

The direct path is about 5.2 miles (8.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 8:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.95 one way or $1.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Kensington

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Kensington and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 14.6 mi away

Old City Hall

Portsmouth , NH
Portsmouth, NH 03801
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
Portsmouth City Hall
Meeting point 14.4 mi away

Portsmouth City Hall

Portsmouth , NH
1 Junkins Ave, Portsmouth, NH 03801
Rating 4.5/5 26 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Exeter station

6 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
BUS

Newburyport, Massachusetts

13 mi away
90 Storey Avenue
BUS

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

19 mi away
185 Grafton Drive
RAIL

Haverhill station

21 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Kingston and Exeter. Straight-line distance: 5.2 mi (8.37 km).

East Kingston

#1 East Kingston

City in United States of America

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

#2 Exeter

Town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States

Population15,296
Coordinates42.9814800, -70.9478300
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Willow Road (-71.016807, 42.925675)
End: Water Street (-70.947764, 42.981595)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 11 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.24 gal
0.9 L · about $0.95
Round trip
$1.89
0.48 gal · 1.8 L
Estimated CO2
2.1 kg one way
Round trip: 4.3 kg / 9 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $0.95 $1.89
Mid-grade $4.46 $1.07 $2.14
Premium $4.86 $1.17 $2.33
Diesel $6.00 $1.44 $2.88

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 Exeter. The current time is 09:43:58.

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.