How far is Kensington, NH from Rochester, NH?
The driving distance from Kensington, NH to Rochester, NH is about 38.5 miles (61.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
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.
City in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States
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 Rochester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kensington and Rochester.
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Start on Trundlebed Lane
62 m · 13 sec · Trundlebed Lane
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Turn right onto Amesbury Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Amesbury Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Amesbury Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Amesbury Road
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Turn left onto South Road
2193 ft · 53 sec · South Road
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Continue on State Route 107
2.3 mi · 4 min · State Route 107
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Take the ramp left toward I 95 North: Hampton, Portsmouth
1336 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Blue Star Turnpike
4.3 mi · 5 min · Blue Star Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Blue Star Turnpike
7.8 mi · 9 min · Blue Star Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Spaulding Turnpike
19 mi · 25 min · Spaulding Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Old Dover Road, Rochester
1876 ft · 1 min · Exit 11
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Turn left onto Old Dover Road
2465 ft · 1 min · Old Dover Road
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Turn right onto Columbus Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Columbus Avenue
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1684 ft · 52 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Museum Way
37 m · 5 sec · Museum Way
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Turn right
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 Rochester.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Spaulding Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on Spaulding Turnpike
19 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Light Rain leaving Kensington and Light Rain near Rochester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kensington to Rochester?
The road trip is about 38.5 miles (61.9 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Portsmouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from Kensington and 19.5 miles from Rochester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.37 one way or $10.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Kensington and Light Rain near Rochester.
Stop Ideas Near Portsmouth
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Dover City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Portsmouth.
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Durham–UNH station
Dover Transportation Center
Exeter station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kensington and Rochester. Straight-line distance: 26.13 mi (42.05 km).
#1 Kensington
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 2,090 |
| Coordinates | 42.9270300, -70.9439400 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rochester
City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 31,719 |
| Coordinates | 43.3045300, -70.9756200 |
| Altitude | 70 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-70.975483, 43.304656)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.37 | $10.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.06 | $12.12 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.61 | $13.21 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $8.16 | $16.31 |
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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