How far is Exeter, NH from East Kingston, NH?
The driving distance from Exeter, NH to East Kingston, NH is about 6.7 miles (10.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.2 miles (8.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 29m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 14m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New Hampshire, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Exeter and East Kingston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Exeter and East Kingston.
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Start on Water Street
103 m · 16 sec · Water Street
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Turn right onto Front Street
122 m · 14 sec · Front Street
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Turn left onto Court Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · Court Street
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Continue on North Haverhill Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Haverhill Road
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Continue on North Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · North Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Depot Road
2538 ft · 1 min · Depot Road
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Turn right onto Willow Road
30 m · 3 sec · Willow Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Willow Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Exeter and East Kingston.
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.
North Road
Continue on North Road
1.86 mi · 00h 04m
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 Exeter and Mostly Cloudy near East Kingston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Exeter to East Kingston?
The road trip is about 6.7 miles (10.8 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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 Exeter and 3.4 miles from East Kingston.
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 8:00 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 Exeter and Mostly Cloudy near East Kingston.
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 Exeter and East Kingston. Straight-line distance: 5.2 mi (8.37 km).
#1 Exeter
Town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 15,296 |
| Coordinates | 42.9814800, -70.9478300 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Kingston
City in United States of America
| Population | 2,409 |
| Coordinates | 42.9256400, -71.0167200 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Kingston (-71.01672, 42.92564)
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.
Prices in New Hampshire · Apr 18, 2026
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