How far is Kensington, NH from Nashua, NH?

The driving distance from Kensington, NH to Nashua, NH is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
32.83 mi
00h 57m
Flight
28.78 mi
46.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.78 mi
Kilometers
46.32 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.83 mi
Kilometers
52.84 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nashua
Wed, Apr 22, 11:32 PM EDT
Return by in Kensington
Thu, Apr 23, 12:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kensington
2026-04-22T22:35
Arrive Nashua
Wed, Apr 22, 11:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:34 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
Salem
NH

Town in New Hampshire, United States

From Kensington
21.1 mi
00h 28m
To Nashua
11.7 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
49°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Trundlebed Lane

    62 m · 13 sec · Trundlebed Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Amesbury Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Amesbury Road

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Amesbury Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Amesbury Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Exeter Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Exeter Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Market Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Market Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    127 m · 10 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Friend Street

    894 ft · 25 sec · Friend Street

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward School Street

    40 m · 4 sec · School Street

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto School Street

    574 ft · 18 sec · School Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    2755 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Haverhill Road

    581 ft · 16 sec · Haverhill Road

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Haverhill Road

    1676 ft · 50 sec · Haverhill Road

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1204 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 South: Haverhill

    1636 ft · 40 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    13.4 mi · 15 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 213: Methuen, Salem New Hampshire, Manchester-Boston Regional Airport

    1302 ft · 37 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Loop Connector

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Loop Connector

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 North: Concord New Hampshire

    1920 ft · 37 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight right

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 111: Windham, North Salem

    1573 ft · 30 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on NH 111: Windham, North Salem

    137 m · 13 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Indian Rock Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Indian Rock Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Haverhill Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Haverhill Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Central Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Central Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Burnham Road

    1408 ft · 38 sec · Burnham Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Ferry Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Ferry Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Bridge Street

    3208 ft · 2 min · Bridge Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Canal Street

    3176 ft · 2 min · Canal Street

  30. 30

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

    147 m · 19 sec · Main Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
94.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
13.7 mi · 42%
I 93 North
6.24 mi · 19%
Haverhill Road
3.82 mi · 12%
Loop Connector
3.3 mi · 10%
Central Street
3.17 mi · 10%
Amesbury Road
2.35 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

I 495 South

Merge slight left

13.4 mi · 00h 15m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
28.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salem
00h 28m from Kensington
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Kensington and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Nashua.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Salem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.1 miles from Kensington and 11.7 miles from Nashua.

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

The direct path is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 4:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.58 one way or $9.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Kensington and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Nashua.

Stop Ideas Near Salem

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

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

RAIL

Haverhill station

10 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
BUS

Newburyport, Massachusetts

23 mi away
90 Storey Avenue
BUS

Nashua, NH

25 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Exeter station

29 mi away
60 Lincoln Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kensington and Nashua. Straight-line distance: 28.78 mi (46.32 km).

Kensington

#1 Kensington

Town in New Hampshire, United States

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

#2 Nashua

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

Population89,167
Coordinates42.7653700, -71.4675700
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Start: Trundlebed Lane (-70.94373, 42.92688)
End: Main Street (-71.467542, 42.765332)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
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
1.16 gal
4.39 L · about $4.58
Round trip
$9.15
2.32 gal · 8.78 L
Estimated CO2
10.3 kg one way
Round trip: 20.6 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.58 $9.15
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.17 $10.34
Premium $4.86 $5.64 $11.27
Diesel $6.00 $6.96 $13.91

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

There is no time difference between Kensington and Nashua. The current time is 22:35:04.

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.