How far is Concord, NH from Kensington, NH?

The driving distance from Concord, NH to Kensington, NH is about 47.8 miles (76.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
47.8 mi
01h 04m
Flight
35.71 mi
57.47 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.71 mi
Kilometers
57.47 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.8 mi
Kilometers
76.93 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kensington
Sat, Apr 11, 4:10 PM EDT
Return by in Concord
Sat, Apr 11, 5:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Concord
2026-04-11T15:05
Arrive Kensington
Sat, Apr 11, 4:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Concord
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Auburn
NH

Town in the U.

From Concord
23.9 mi
00h 32m
To Kensington
23.9 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
55°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Concord and Kensington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Concord and Kensington.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Centre Street

    56 m · 7 sec · Centre Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Loudon Road

    919 ft · 30 sec · Loudon Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 93 South

    1328 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on Everett Turnpike

    8.9 mi · 11 min · Everett Turnpike

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South: Salem, Boston

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward NH 101 East: Seacoast, Portsmouth

    1.2 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    23.5 mi · 27 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 27: Exeter

    1718 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    77 m · 6 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Epping Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Epping Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    551 ft · 22 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Lincoln Street

    2098 ft · 1 min · Lincoln Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Front Street

    95 m · 12 sec · Front Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    1579 ft · 56 sec · Pine Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Court Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Court Street

  18. 18

    Continue on North Haverhill Road

    713 ft · 17 sec · North Haverhill Road

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto Amesbury Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Amesbury Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Trundlebed Lane

    62 m · 7 sec · Trundlebed Lane

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Trundlebed Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Concord and Kensington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NH 101 East
24.3 mi · 51%
Everett Turnpike
10.9 mi · 23%
I 93 South
5.97 mi · 12%
Amesbury Road
2.25 mi · 5%
Epping Road
1.53 mi · 3%
Court Street
1.24 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

NH 101 East

Merge slight right

23.5 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
35.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auburn
00h 32m from Concord
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Concord and Sunny near Kensington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Concord to Kensington?

The road trip is about 47.8 miles (76.9 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.9 miles from Concord and 23.9 miles from Kensington.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.67 one way or $13.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Concord and Sunny near Kensington.

Stop Ideas Near Auburn

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Auburn, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Auburn.

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

10 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Nashua, NH

27 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

28 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Exeter station

32 mi away
60 Lincoln Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Kensington. Straight-line distance: 35.71 mi (57.47 km).

Concord

#1 Concord

The capital of New Hampshire.

Population43,924
Coordinates43.2081400, -71.5375700
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Kensington

#2 Kensington

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population2,090
Coordinates42.9270300, -70.9439400
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: Concord (-71.53757, 43.20814)
End: Kensington (-70.94394, 42.92703)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.69 gal
6.39 L · about $6.67
Round trip
$13.33
3.38 gal · 12.78 L
Estimated CO2
15 kg one way
Round trip: 30 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.67 $13.33
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.53 $15.06
Premium $4.86 $8.21 $16.42
Diesel $6.00 $10.13 $20.27

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Hampshire · Apr 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Concord and Kensington. The current time is 15:05:26.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.