How far is City of Manchester, NH from Kensington, NH?
The driving distance from City of Manchester, NH to Kensington, NH is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New Hampshire
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain
Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Manchester and Kensington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Manchester and Kensington.
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Start on the route
17 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Summer Street
51 m · 9 sec · Summer Street
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Turn right onto Belmont Street
677 ft · 32 sec · Belmont Street
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Turn left onto Massabesic Street
62 m · 18 sec · Massabesic Street
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Turn sharp right onto Spruce Street
2808 ft · 1 min · Spruce Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Tarrytown Road
89 m · 10 sec · Tarrytown Road
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Turn right onto Lake Avenue
1423 ft · 43 sec · Lake Avenue
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Turn straight onto Hanover Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Hanover Street
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Take the ramp left toward NH 101 East
2388 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
24 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 27: Exeter
1718 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right
77 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Epping Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Epping Road
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Continue on Main Street
551 ft · 22 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Lincoln Street
2098 ft · 1 min · Lincoln Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Front Street
95 m · 12 sec · Front Street
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Turn right onto Pine Street
1579 ft · 56 sec · Pine Street
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Turn right onto Court Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Court Street
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Continue on North Haverhill Road
713 ft · 17 sec · North Haverhill Road
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Turn slight left onto Amesbury Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Amesbury Road
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Turn right onto Trundlebed Lane
62 m · 7 sec · Trundlebed Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Trundlebed Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Manchester and Kensington.
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.
NH 101 East
Merge slight left
24 mi · 00h 28m
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.
Light Rain leaving City of Manchester and Light Rain near Kensington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Manchester to Kensington?
The road trip is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Raymond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from City of Manchester and 16.3 miles from Kensington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.6 miles (41.2 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 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.54 one way or $9.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around City of Manchester and Light Rain near Kensington.
Stop Ideas Near Raymond
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Raymond.
Exeter station
Durham–UNH station
Manchester, New Hampshire
Haverhill station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Manchester and Kensington. Straight-line distance: 25.63 mi (41.24 km).
#1 City of Manchester
The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.
| Population | 109,565 |
| Coordinates | 42.9844500, -71.4445300 |
| Altitude | 79 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kensington
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 2,090 |
| Coordinates | 42.9270300, -70.9439400 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kensington (-70.94394, 42.92703)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $3.95 | $4.54 | $9.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.13 | $10.25 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.59 | $11.17 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $6.90 | $13.79 |
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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