How far is Kensington, NH from Manchester, NH?

The driving distance from Kensington, NH to Manchester, NH is about 33.2 miles (53.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.25 mi
00h 39m
Flight
26.26 mi
42.26 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.26 mi
Kilometers
42.26 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.25 mi
Kilometers
53.51 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Manchester
Sat, May 30, 7:02 AM EDT
Return by in Kensington
Sat, May 30, 7:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kensington
2026-05-30T06:22
Arrive Manchester
Sat, May 30, 7:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Kensington
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Raymond
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Kensington
16.4 mi
00h 19m
To Manchester
16.8 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Saturday

Light Rain

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph NE
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Light Rain

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1527 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Wellington Road, Bridge Street

    2222 ft · 57 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight right

    569 ft · 14 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Wellington Road

    1390 ft · 42 sec · Wellington Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Bridge Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Epping Road
25.3 mi · 76%
Amesbury Road
2.25 mi · 7%
Court Street
1.24 mi · 4%
Bridge Street
1.14 mi · 3%
I 93 North
0.76 mi · 2%
Wellington Road
0.68 mi · 2%
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 short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
26.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raymond
00h 19m from Kensington
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Kensington and Light Rain near Manchester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 33.2 miles (53.5 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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 16.4 miles from Kensington and 16.8 miles from Manchester.

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

The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 7:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.62 one way or $9.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Kensington and Light Rain near Manchester.

Stop Ideas Near Raymond

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

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

RAIL

Exeter station

19 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

23 mi away
3 Depot Road
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

24 mi away
119 Canal St.
RAIL

Haverhill station

30 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kensington and Manchester. Straight-line distance: 26.26 mi (42.26 km).

Kensington

#1 Kensington

Town in New Hampshire, United States

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

#2 Manchester

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

Population112,546
Coordinates42.9956400, -71.4547900
Altitude80
CountryUnited States
Start: Trundlebed Lane (-70.94373, 42.92688)
End: Bridge Street (-71.454739, 42.995622)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.17 gal
4.44 L · about $4.62
Round trip
$9.23
2.34 gal · 8.88 L
Estimated CO2
10.4 kg one way
Round trip: 20.8 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.62 $9.23
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.21 $10.43
Premium $4.86 $5.68 $11.37
Diesel $6.00 $7.02 $14.03

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 Kensington and Manchester. The current time is 06:22:10.

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.