Origin
Derry Village, NH
Late night in Derry Village on Sunday
Local time
12:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Derry Village, 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
51m
Distance
23.4 mi
38 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 47m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Derry Village, NH
Matt Barnard
Kensington, NH
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Trip Overview
Derry Village to Kensington is 23.4 miles and takes about 51 minutes via State Route 111, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New Hampshire, taking you from the Northeast region to another part of the same region. The drive offers a mixed experience, perfect for a quick excursion without requiring an overnight stay. It’s a straightforward journey that shouldn’t take up too much of your day, leaving plenty of time for activities at your destination.
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 |
| South Main Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Danville Road | 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 Village, NH and Kensington, NH.
1
Start on this road
73 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto NH 28 Bypass
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
3
Turn left onto Island Pond Road
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Island Pond Road
4
Turn right onto Gulf Road
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Gulf Road
5
Continue on Gulf Road Extension
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Gulf Road Extension
6
Turn straight onto Goodhue Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Goodhue Road
7
At end of road, turn right onto Island Pond Road
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Island Pond Road
8
Turn left onto NH 111
8.4 mi
·
16 min
·
State Route 111
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on NH 111
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Danville Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
At end of road, turn left onto NH 125; NH 111
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
NH 125; NH 111
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto NH 107
2.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Depot Road
12
Continue on NH 107; NH 108
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
13
Turn left onto NH 108
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
South Road
14
Turn right onto Stumpfield Road
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Stumpfield Road
15
Turn left onto Trundlebed Lane
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Trundlebed Lane
16
Arrive at destination
Trundlebed Lane
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 15.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NH 28 Bypass / South Main Street
Turn right onto NH 28 Bypass / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Island Pond Road
Turn left onto Island Pond Road
Navigation decision point
5
6.3 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Island Pond Road
At end of road, turn right onto Island Pond Road
Navigation decision point
5
6.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
NH 111 / State Route 111
Turn left onto NH 111 / State Route 111
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
15.8 mi into trip
|
~33m 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
$3.77 one way
$7.53 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.14 | $8.29 |
| premium | $4.86 | $4.48 | $8.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.17 | $10.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.12 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.05 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.28 | $1.50 |
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
Late night in Kensington on Sunday
Local time
12:51 AM
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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
51m 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 23.4-mile journey is a mixed drive, with 43% of it utilizing highway conditions. You'll encounter a significant stretch of 8.4 miles on State Route 111, which forms the backbone of this route. Expect the road to transition between more open highway driving and potentially more winding local road segments as you make your way toward Kensington. The character of the drive changes gradually, offering a varied experience behind the wheel rather than a monotonous one.
43% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 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 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NH 28 Bypass / South Main Street.
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 23.4 miles you will encounter 9 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 28 Bypass / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (Island Pond Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.3 miles (Island Pond Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 23.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). 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 28 Bypass / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (Island Pond Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.3 miles (Island Pond Road): Navigation decision point.
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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