How far is Kensington, NH from Concord, NH?

The driving distance from Kensington, NH to Concord, NH is about 47.8 miles (76.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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
47.76 mi
00h 52m
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
47.76 mi
Kilometers
76.86 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Concord
Sat, Apr 11, 2:27 PM EDT
Return by in Kensington
Sat, Apr 11, 3:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kensington
2026-04-11T13:35
Arrive Concord
Sat, Apr 11, 2:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kensington
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
Candia
NH

Town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America

From Kensington
23.9 mi
00h 26m
To Concord
23.9 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
51°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Trundlebed Lane

    62 m · 11 sec · Trundlebed Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Amesbury Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Amesbury Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto North Haverhill Road

    713 ft · 15 sec · North Haverhill Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Court Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Court Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Pine Street

    1579 ft · 60 sec · Pine Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Front Street

    95 m · 13 sec · Front Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Lincoln Street

    2098 ft · 1 min · Lincoln Street

  8. 8

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

    551 ft · 19 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Epping Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Epping Road

  10. 10

    Turn left

    1974 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    23.6 mi · 27 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 North: Concord

    2480 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    6.4 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Everett Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 9: State Offices

    1253 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Loudon Road

    1347 ft · 34 sec · Loudon Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Centre Street

    68 m · 12 sec · Centre Street

  18. 18

    Turn left

    23 m · 13 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Epping Road
25.3 mi · 53%
Everett Turnpike
10.2 mi · 21%
I 93 North
6.86 mi · 14%
Amesbury Road
2.25 mi · 5%
Court Street
1.24 mi · 3%
Lincoln Street
0.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
35.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Candia
00h 26m from Kensington
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 47.8 miles (76.9 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

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

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 4:46 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 Sunny around Kensington and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Concord.

Stop Ideas Near Candia

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Candia, 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 Candia.

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

18 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

26 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

28 mi away
3 Depot Road
RAIL

Exeter station

28 mi away
60 Lincoln Street

Flight Path Map

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

Kensington

#1 Kensington

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population2,090
Coordinates42.9270300, -70.9439400
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Concord

#2 Concord

The capital of New Hampshire.

Population43,924
Coordinates43.2081400, -71.5375700
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Start: Trundlebed Lane (-70.94373, 42.92688)
End: (-71.537538, 43.208147)

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
6.38 L · about $6.67
Round trip
$13.33
3.38 gal · 12.76 L
Estimated CO2
15 kg one way
Round trip: 30 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 Kensington and Concord. The current time is 13:35:13.

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.