How far is East Concord, NH from Kensington, NH?

The driving distance from East Concord, NH to Kensington, NH is about 50.5 miles (81.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37 miles (59.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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
50.44 mi
01h 08m
Flight
37.05 mi
59.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.05 mi
Kilometers
59.63 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.44 mi
Kilometers
81.18 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kensington
Sat, May 30, 8:47 AM EDT
Return by in East Concord
Sat, May 30, 9:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Concord
2026-05-30T07:38
Arrive Kensington
Sat, May 30, 8:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East 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 East Concord
25.2 mi
00h 34m
To Kensington
25.2 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Saturday

Light Rain

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
Destination
53°F
Saturday

Light Rain

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    30 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mountain Road

    1972 ft · 55 sec · Mountain Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Portsmouth Street

    5 m · 1 sec · West Portsmouth Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto West Portsmouth Street

    1087 ft · 22 sec · West Portsmouth Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 South, US 4 East

    1865 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Senator Styles Bridges Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Senator Styles Bridges Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Everett Turnpike

    8.9 mi · 11 min · Everett Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  10. 10

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

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

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

    1.2 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    23.5 mi · 27 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 27: Exeter

    1718 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    77 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Epping Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Epping Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    551 ft · 22 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Lincoln Street

    2098 ft · 1 min · Lincoln Street

  18. 18

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

    95 m · 12 sec · Front Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    1579 ft · 56 sec · Pine Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Court Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Court Street

  21. 21

    Continue on North Haverhill Road

    713 ft · 17 sec · North Haverhill Road

  22. 22

    Turn slight left onto Amesbury Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Amesbury Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Trundlebed Lane

    62 m · 7 sec · Trundlebed Lane

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Trundlebed Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East 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
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NH 101 East
24.3 mi · 48%
Everett Turnpike
10.9 mi · 22%
I 93 South
6.07 mi · 12%
Amesbury Road
2.25 mi · 4%
Epping Road
1.53 mi · 3%
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
1.42 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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
37 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auburn
00h 34m from East Concord
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving East Concord 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 East Concord to Kensington?

The road trip is about 50.5 miles (81.2 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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 25.2 miles from East Concord and 25.2 miles from Kensington.

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

The direct path is about 37 miles (59.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 4:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.02 one way or $14.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around East Concord and Light Rain 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 East Concord and Kensington. Straight-line distance: 37.05 mi (59.63 km).

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#1 East Concord

A census-designated place in Merrimack County, New Hampshire.

Population42,605
Coordinates43.2420200, -71.5381300
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Kensington

#2 Kensington

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population2,090
Coordinates42.9270300, -70.9439400
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: East Concord (-71.53813, 43.24202)
End: Kensington (-70.94394, 42.92703)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.78 gal
6.74 L · about $7.02
Round trip
$14.04
3.56 gal · 13.48 L
Estimated CO2
15.8 kg one way
Round trip: 31.6 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.02 $14.04
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.93 $15.87
Premium $4.86 $8.65 $17.29
Diesel $6.00 $10.67 $21.35

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between East Concord and Kensington. The current time is 07:38:43.

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.