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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 12m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New Hampshire, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Kingston and Exeter.
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Start on Willow Road
30 m · 8 sec · Willow Road
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Turn left onto Depot Road
2538 ft · 1 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
1.9 mi · 3 min · South Road
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Continue on North Haverhill Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Haverhill Road
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Continue on Court Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · Court Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Front Street
34 m · 11 sec · Front Street
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Turn left onto Water Street
123 m · 14 sec · Water Street
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Old City Hall
Portsmouth City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kensington.
Exeter station
Newburyport, Massachusetts
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Haverhill station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Kingston and Exeter. Straight-line distance: 5.2 mi (8.37 km).
#1 East Kingston
City in United States of America
| Population | 2,409 |
| Coordinates | 42.9256400, -71.0167200 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Exeter
Town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 15,296 |
| Coordinates | 42.9814800, -70.9478300 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Water Street (-70.947764, 42.981595)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 11 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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