How far is Keene, NH from Kensington, NH?
The driving distance from Keene, NH to Kensington, NH is about 94.8 miles (152.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 67.5 miles (108.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 23m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The capital of New Hampshire.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Keene and Kensington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Keene and Kensington.
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Start on Roxbury Street
10 m · 4 sec · Roxbury Street
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Turn right onto Central Square
45 m · 3 sec · Central Square
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Keep slight right to continue on Washington Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · Washington Street
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Take the ramp slight right
599 ft · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Route 9
3.3 mi · 5 min · Route 9
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Continue on NH Route 9
1.5 mi · 3 min · NH Route 9
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Continue on Route 9
1.8 mi · 3 min · Route 9
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Continue on Franklin Pierce Highway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Franklin Pierce Highway
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Continue on Route 9
6.7 mi · 9 min · Route 9
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Continue on Keene Road
5.7 mi · 8 min · Keene Road
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Continue on West Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Turn straight onto Franklin Pierce Highway
16.3 mi · 22 min · Franklin Pierce Highway
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Merge slight left
7.9 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 93 South Toll: Manchester, Boston
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Everett Turnpike
5.7 mi · 7 min · Everett Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South: Salem, Boston
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight left toward NH 101 East: Seacoast, Portsmouth
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right
23.5 mi · 27 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 Keene 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 right
23.5 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Keene and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Kensington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Keene to Kensington?
The road trip is about 94.8 miles (152.6 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?
Concord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.3 miles from Keene and 47.5 miles from Kensington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 67.5 miles (108.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.3 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 2:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.18 one way or $26.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Keene and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Kensington.
Stop Ideas Near Concord
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 Concord.
Concord, New Hampshire
Manchester, New Hampshire
Tilton, New Hampshire
New Hampton, New Hampshire
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Keene and Kensington. Straight-line distance: 67.5 mi (108.63 km).
#1 Keene
City in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 22,699 |
| Coordinates | 42.9336900, -72.2781400 |
| Altitude | 148 |
| 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: 153 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
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 | $13.18 | $26.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $14.89 | $29.77 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $16.23 | $32.45 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $20.03 | $40.06 |
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 23, 2026
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