How far is Nashua, NH from Kensington, NH?
The driving distance from Nashua, NH to Kensington, NH is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.
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.
Town in New Hampshire, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nashua and Kensington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nashua and Kensington.
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Start on Main Street
8 m · 4 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Lowell Street
1069 ft · 34 sec · Lowell Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Canal Street
2366 ft · 1 min · Canal Street
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Continue on Bridge Street
3232 ft · 2 min · Bridge Street
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Continue on Ferry Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Ferry Street
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Continue on Burnham Road
1383 ft · 42 sec · Burnham Road
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Turn left onto Central Street
3.2 mi · 6 min · Central Street
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Continue on Haverhill Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Haverhill Road
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Continue on Indian Rock Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Indian Rock Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 South
3126 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
5.8 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 213 East: Methuen, Haverhill
1938 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Loop Connector
76 m · 5 sec · Loop Connector
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Continue on Loop Connector
3.5 mi · 5 min · Loop Connector
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Haverhill, Salisbury
2822 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
13.8 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 150: Amesbury
1040 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right
1.5 mi · 4 min
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Exit the roundabout onto Market Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Market Street
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Continue on Exeter Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Exeter Road
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Continue on Amesbury Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Amesbury Road
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Turn left onto Trundlebed Lane
62 m · 7 sec · Trundlebed Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Trundlebed Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nashua and Kensington.
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.
I 495 North
Merge slight left
13.8 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Nashua and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Kensington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nashua to Kensington?
The road trip is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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 21.4 miles from Nashua and 21.5 miles from Kensington.
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 14.1 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 4:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.96 one way or $11.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Nashua and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Kensington.
Stop Ideas Near Salem
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 Salem.
Haverhill station
Newburyport, Massachusetts
Nashua, NH
Exeter station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nashua and Kensington. Straight-line distance: 28.78 mi (46.32 km).
#1 Nashua
The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.
| Population | 89,167 |
| Coordinates | 42.7653700, -71.4675700 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kensington
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 2,090 |
| Coordinates | 42.9270300, -70.9439400 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kensington (-70.94394, 42.92703)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $5.96 | $11.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.73 | $13.46 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.34 | $14.67 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.06 | $18.11 |
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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