How far is Salem, NH from Kensington, NH?
The driving distance from Salem, NH to Kensington, NH is about 23 miles (37 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.2 miles (26 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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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Halfway Point
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Town in New Hampshire, in the United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salem and Kensington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem and Kensington.
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Start on the route
34 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Ayers Village Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Ayers Village Road
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Continue on State Route 97
1.8 mi · 4 min · State Route 97
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Continue on Broadway
1.3 mi · 3 min · Broadway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 North: Amesbury, Salisbury
1942 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
10.6 mi · 12 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 Salem 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
10.6 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Salem and Sunny near Kensington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salem to Kensington?
The road trip is about 23 miles (37 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
Newton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.5 miles from Salem and 11.5 miles from Kensington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.2 miles (26 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.20 one way or $6.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Salem and Sunny near Kensington.
Stop Ideas Near Newton
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 Newton.
Newburyport, Massachusetts
Haverhill station
Exeter station
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Kensington. Straight-line distance: 16.16 mi (26 km).
#1 Salem
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 30,641 |
| Coordinates | 42.7884200, -71.2008900 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| 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: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.20 | $6.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.61 | $7.22 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.93 | $7.87 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.86 | $9.72 |
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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