How far is Kensington, NH from City of Manchester, NH?
The driving distance from Kensington, NH to City of Manchester, NH is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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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 Kensington and City of Manchester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kensington and City of Manchester.
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Start on Trundlebed Lane
62 m · 11 sec · Trundlebed Lane
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Turn left onto Amesbury Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Amesbury Road
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Turn slight right onto North Haverhill Road
713 ft · 15 sec · North Haverhill Road
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Continue on Court Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Court Street
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Turn left onto Pine Street
1579 ft · 60 sec · Pine Street
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Turn left onto Front Street
95 m · 13 sec · Front 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 Main Street
551 ft · 19 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Epping Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Epping Road
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Turn left
1974 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
23.6 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 93 North: Concord
2480 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
1527 ft · 24 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Wellington Road, Bridge Street
2222 ft · 57 sec
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Turn slight right
569 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Wellington Road
1390 ft · 42 sec · Wellington Road
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Continue on Bridge Street
726 ft · 25 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn left onto Mammoth Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Mammoth Road
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Turn right onto Lake Avenue
3125 ft · 2 min · Lake Avenue
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Turn left onto Belmont Street
1106 ft · 58 sec · Belmont Street
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Turn left onto Summer Street
51 m · 13 sec · Summer Street
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Turn left
17 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kensington and City of Manchester.
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.
Epping Road
Merge slight left
23.6 mi · 00h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Light Rain leaving Kensington and Light Rain near City of Manchester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kensington to City of Manchester?
The road trip is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Raymond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from Kensington and 17.1 miles from City of Manchester.
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 8.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.69 one way or $9.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Kensington and Light Rain near City of Manchester.
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 Kensington and City of Manchester. Straight-line distance: 25.63 mi (41.24 km).
#1 Kensington
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 2,090 |
| Coordinates | 42.9270300, -70.9439400 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: (-71.444367, 42.98445)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.69 | $9.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.30 | $10.61 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.78 | $11.56 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.14 | $14.27 |
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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