Origin
Hampton, NH
Night in Hampton on Saturday
Local time
10:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Hampton, NH to East Kingston, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
11.9 mi
19 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 23m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hampton, NH
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East Kingston, NH
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick jaunt from Hampton to East Kingston, you are looking at an efficient 11.9-mile journey. Clocking in at approximately 24 minutes, this trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion. You will primarily navigate via NH 107, Lafayette Road, and Willow Road to complete the transition. With a fuel cost estimate of just $2, it is an incredibly budget-friendly drive within the Northeast region. Since the entire route is contained within New Hampshire, you will find the transit straightforward and easy to manage in one sitting. Whether you are running errands or heading out for a short visit, this route offers a simple, no-fuss experience.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 107 | 8.1 mi | 16m |
| Lafayette Road | 3.7 mi | 7m |
| Willow Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NH 107
— 8.1 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hampton, NH and East Kingston, NH.
1
Start on this road
159 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto US 1
3.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Lafayette Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn right onto NH 107
8.1 mi
·
16 min
·
NH 107
Use the right lane.
4
Turn right onto Willow Road
99 ft
·
3 sec
·
Willow Road
5
Arrive at destination
Willow Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 1 / Lafayette Road
Turn right onto US 1 / Lafayette Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
3.8 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
NH 107
Turn right onto NH 107
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
3
11.9 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
Willow Road
Turn right onto Willow Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.92 one way
$3.83 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.11 | $4.22 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.28 | $4.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.63 | $5.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.04 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
East Kingston, NH
Night in East Kingston on Saturday
Local time
10:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°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.
Road read
24m 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 a highway-focused drive, with 68% of your time spent on faster thoroughfares. You will experience a mix of road types, starting with local connectors before settling into the primary transit sections. The most significant portion of your time will be spent on NH 107, which features the longest uninterrupted stretch of 8.1 miles. As you move away from the starting point, the road dynamics shift from busier local streets to more consistent highway driving. Expect a functional, direct experience that prioritizes efficiency over technical, winding backroads.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
5 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.1 mi on NH 107.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NH 107 and Lafayette Road. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 1 / Lafayette Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hampton, NH to East Kingston, NH is easy. At 24m with 68% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 1 / Lafayette Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles (NH 107): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.9 miles (Willow Road): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
95 ft
11 ft
Total Climb
83 ft
Total Descent
39 ft
Highest Point
95 ft
~4.5 mi in
Elevation Range
83 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Hampton, NH
Full guide →Hampton is a city in New Hampshire along the coast. It includes the small village of Hampton Beach, a popular tourist spot.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 11.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.1 miles on NH 107. 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 (US 1 / Lafayette Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles (NH 107): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.9 miles (Willow Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at East Kingston, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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