How far is Somersworth, NH from East Kingston, NH?
The driving distance from Somersworth, NH to East Kingston, NH is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Somersworth and East Kingston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somersworth and East Kingston.
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Start on Highland Street
3 m · 2 sec · Highland Street
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Turn right onto High Street
2.5 mi · 6 min · High Street
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Continue on Indian Brook Drive
1 mi · 3 min · Indian Brook Drive
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Turn left
1920 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Spaulding Turnpike
2 mi · 3 min · Spaulding Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 9 West, NH 155 West: Madbury
900 ft · 31 sec
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Turn slight right onto Knox Marsh Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Knox Marsh Road
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Continue on Manchester Road
106 m · 8 sec · Manchester Road
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Continue on Lee Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Lee Road
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Continue on Turtle Pond Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Turtle Pond Road
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Take the ramp right
1240 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Concord Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Concord Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Lee Circle
88 m · 8 sec · Calef Highway
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Exit the rotary onto Calef Highway
10.1 mi · 16 min · Calef Highway
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Continue on Officer Stephen Arkell Memorial Highway
5.9 mi · 9 min · Officer Stephen Arkell Memorial Highway
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Continue straight
1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Depot Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Depot Road
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Turn left 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 Somersworth 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.
Calef Highway
Exit the rotary onto Calef Highway
10.1 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Somersworth and Sunny near East Kingston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Somersworth to East Kingston?
The road trip is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Lee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Somersworth and 15.7 miles from East Kingston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.4 miles (39.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 4:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.77 one way or $9.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Somersworth and Sunny near East Kingston.
Stop Ideas Near Lee
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Dover City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lee.
Durham–UNH station
Dover Transportation Center
Exeter station
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Somersworth and East Kingston. Straight-line distance: 24.44 mi (39.34 km).
#1 Somersworth
City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 12,286 |
| Coordinates | 43.2617500, -70.8653400 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| 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: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.29 | $4.77 | $9.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $5.42 | $10.84 |
| Premium | $5.34 | $5.92 | $11.85 |
| Diesel | $6.35 | $7.05 | $14.10 |
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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