Origin
Derry, NH
Night in Derry on Saturday
Local time
10:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Derry, NH to Kensington, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
24.1 mi
39 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Derry, NH
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Kensington, NH
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick excursion through New Hampshire, this 24.1-mile drive from Derry to Kensington is an ideal candidate for a single-day trip. Expect to spend about 53 minutes behind the wheel as you navigate through the Northeast region. With no highway driving involved, this route relies entirely on local roads, keeping your transit costs low at approximately $4 for fuel. Because the travel time is under an hour, you won't need an overnight stay, making this a perfect low-stress outing. It is a straightforward, practical journey that allows you to reach your destination without the complexities of long-distance planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 111 | 8.4 mi | 16m |
| Island Pond Road | 2.8 mi | 6m |
| Stumpfield Road | 2.2 mi | 5m |
| Gulf Road | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Depot Road | 2 mi | 5m |
| NH 125 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Danville Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
State Route 111
— 8.4 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Derry, NH and Kensington, NH.
1
Start on this road
78 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
105 ft
·
13 sec
3
Turn left onto NH 102
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
West Broadway
4
Turn right onto NH 28
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Birch Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn left onto NH 28
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Rockingham Road
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on Island Pond Road
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Island Pond Road
7
Turn right onto Gulf Road
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Gulf Road
8
Continue on Gulf Road Extension
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Gulf Road Extension
9
Turn straight onto Goodhue Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Goodhue Road
10
At end of road, turn right onto Island Pond Road
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Island Pond Road
11
Turn left onto NH 111
8.4 mi
·
16 min
·
State Route 111
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on NH 111
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Danville Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
At end of road, turn left onto NH 125; NH 111
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
NH 125; NH 111
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto NH 107
2.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Depot Road
15
Continue on NH 107; NH 108
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
16
Turn left onto NH 108
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
South Road
17
Turn right onto Stumpfield Road
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Stumpfield Road
18
Turn left onto Trundlebed Lane
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Trundlebed Lane
19
Arrive at destination
Trundlebed Lane
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 16.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NH 102 / West Broadway
Turn left onto NH 102 / West Broadway
Navigation decision point
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NH 28 / Birch Street
Turn right onto NH 28 / Birch Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
NH 28 / Rockingham Road
Turn left onto NH 28 / Rockingham Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
7 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Island Pond Road
At end of road, turn right onto Island Pond Road
Navigation decision point
7
16.4 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
NH 125; NH 111
At end of road, turn left onto NH 125; NH 111
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.88 one way
$7.76 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.27 | $8.54 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.62 | $9.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.32 | $10.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.11 | $0.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.37 | $1.54 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Kensington, NH
Night in Kensington on Saturday
Local time
10:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
53m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is defined by a turn-heavy, local character rather than the monotony of an interstate grind. You will primarily navigate via West Broadway, Birch Street, and Rockingham Road, staying entirely off the highway for the duration of the 24.1-mile trek. Since the highway share is 0%, you should prepare for constant maneuvering and a steady pace through local surroundings. The road demands your full attention as you transition between these smaller routes, creating a driving experience that feels intimate and connected to the local landscape. You won't find any long, uninterrupted stretches here, so keep your focus on the road as you navigate the frequent turns.
42% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.4 mi on State Route 111.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NH 102 / West Broadway.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 24.1 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NH 102 / West Broadway): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (NH 28 / Birch Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (NH 28 / Rockingham Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 24.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (42%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.4 miles on State Route 111. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through NH can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NH 102 / West Broadway): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (NH 28 / Birch Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (NH 28 / Rockingham Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Kensington, NH before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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