Origin
Kensington, NH
Night in Kensington on Saturday
Local time
10:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kensington, NH to Derry, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
52m
Distance
37.5 mi
60 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kensington, NH
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Derry, NH
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick, straightforward journey through New Hampshire, this 23.6-mile connection from Kensington to Derry is an ideal choice. You can easily complete the trip in about 42 minutes, making it a perfect day trip that leaves you plenty of time at your destination. Since the route relies entirely on local roads like Amesbury Road, Exeter Road, and Market Street, you won't have to worry about highway traffic or tolls. Budgeting around $4 for fuel will cover your transit costs, keeping the trip very affordable. Because it is a short, localized drive within the Northeast region, there is no need for an overnight stay. It is a practical, no-nonsense path for travelers moving between these two towns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 495 | 13.4 mi | 15m |
| I 93 | 11.6 mi | 13m |
| Loop Connector | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Amesbury Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Market Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Exeter Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| West Broadway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 495
— 13.4 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kensington, NH and Derry, NH.
1
Start on Trundlebed Lane
202 ft
·
12 sec
·
Trundlebed Lane
2
Turn right onto NH 150
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Amesbury Road
3
Keep slight right at fork onto NH 150
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Amesbury Road
4
Continue on NH 150
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Exeter Road
5
Continue on MA 150
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Market Street
6
Continue on MA 150
417 ft
·
10 sec
·
Main Street
7
Continue on MA 150
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Friend Street
8
Enter roundabout onto MA 150
130 ft
·
3 sec
·
School Street
9
Continue on MA 150
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
School Street
10
Continue on Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
11
Turn right onto MA 110
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Haverhill Road
12
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 110
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Haverhill Road
13
Turn left onto MA 150
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
MA 150
14
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 495 South: Haverhill
15
Merge onto I 495
13 mi
·
15 min
·
I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 105
Toward MA 213: Methuen, Salem New Hampshire, Manchester-Boston Regional Airport
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on MA 213
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Loop Connector
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 1B
Toward I 93 North: Concord New Hampshire
19
Merge onto I 93
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 93
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on I 93
9.9 mi
·
11 min
·
I 93
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Exit 4
Toward NH 102: Derry, Londonderry
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight right at fork
224 ft
·
9 sec
Exit 4
Toward NH 102 East: Derry, Chester
Use the right lane.
23
Turn straight onto NH 102
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Nashua Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Continue on NH 102
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Broadway
25
Turn left
105 ft
·
9 sec
26
Turn right
78 ft
·
5 sec
27
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 37.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.7 miles from Kensington, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 5.4 and 36.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
5.4 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
MA 150 / Main Street
Enter roundabout onto MA 150 / Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
5.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
MA 150 / School Street
Enter roundabout onto MA 150 / School Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
8
20.7 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward MA 213: Methuen, Salem New Hampshire, Manchester-Boston Regional Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 105
Toward MA 213: Methuen, Salem New Hampshire, Ma...
8
36.2 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit toward NH 102: Derry, Londonderry
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 4
Toward NH 102: Derry, Londonderry
9
36.5 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NH 102 East: Derry, Chester
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 4
Toward NH 102 East: Derry, Chester
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.04 one way
$12.07 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.64 | $13.28 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.18 | $14.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.28 | $16.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.94 | $1.80 |
| Efficient EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.28 | $1.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15 | 0 | $5.25 | $2.40 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Derry, NH
Night in Derry on Saturday
Local time
10:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Lawrence, MA
19 mi in
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
52m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise on this 23.6-mile trek. With a highway share of 0%, your attention will be consistently required on winding local roads as you navigate through the region. You won't encounter long, uninterrupted stretches of highway, meaning the pace remains steady and attentive throughout the 42-minute duration. The character of the road is defined by its intimacy with the local landscape, requiring you to stay focused on turns rather than high-speed cruising. It is the type of journey where you feel every mile of the transition between Kensington and Derry.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.4 mi on I 495.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 495 and I 93. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.4 miles in near MA 150 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 37.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.4 miles (MA 150 / Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 5.6 miles (MA 150 / School Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 20.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Kensington, NH and Derry, NH, road signs point toward Salem New Hampshire and Manchester-Boston Regional Airport.
Salem New Hampshire
20.7 mi in
|
~29m
Manchester-Boston Regional Airport
20.7 mi in
|
~29m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 37.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.4 miles on I 495. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Derry, NH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: at 5.4 miles (MA 150 / Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 5.6 miles (MA 150 / School Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 20.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Derry, 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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