Origin
Concord, NH
Night in Concord on Saturday
Local time
10:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Concord, NH to Kensington, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 4m
Distance
47.8 mi
77 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Concord, NH
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Kensington, NH
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to get from Concord to Kensington, this 47.8-mile journey is an efficient trip that clocks in at approximately 1 hour and 4 minutes. Because the drive is straightforward and relatively short, it is perfectly suited for a single-day outing. You will primarily navigate via a combination of the Everett Turnpike, I-93, and NH 101. With a modest fuel budget of about $8, this is an economical way to traverse this portion of the Northeast. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a change of scenery, the route is designed for speed and directness rather than a leisurely pace.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 101 | 23.5 mi | 27m |
| Everett Turnpike | 10.9 mi | 13m |
| I 93 | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| Amesbury Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Epping Road | 1.5 mi | 4m |
| Court Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Lincoln Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Pine Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NH 101
— 23.5 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord, NH and Kensington, NH.
1
Start on this road
74 ft
·
16 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Centre Street
183 ft
·
7 sec
·
Centre Street
3
Continue on NH 9
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Loudon Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 93 South
Use the right lane.
5
Continue on I 93
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Everett Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Everett Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
I 93
Toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 7
Toward NH 101 East: Seacoast, Portsmouth
9
Merge onto NH 101
24 mi
·
27 min
·
NH 101
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 9
Toward NH 27: Exeter
11
Keep slight right at fork
251 ft
·
6 sec
12
Turn right onto NH 27
1.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Epping Road
Use the right lane.
13
Continue on NH 27
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Main Street
14
Turn right onto Lincoln Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Lincoln Street
15
At end of road, turn left onto NH 111
312 ft
·
11 sec
·
Front Street
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto Pine Street
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
Pine Street
17
Turn right onto NH 108
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Court Street
18
Continue on NH 108
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
North Haverhill Road
19
Turn slight left onto NH 150
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Amesbury Road
20
Turn right onto Trundlebed Lane
202 ft
·
6 sec
·
Trundlebed Lane
21
Arrive at destination
Trundlebed Lane
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.9 miles from Concord, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 43.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the ramp toward I 93 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 93 South
6
9.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
I 93 / Everett Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 / Everett Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
11.3 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
I 93
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93 toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston
6
17.1 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward NH 101 East: Seacoast, Portsmouth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 7
Toward NH 101 East: Seacoast, Portsmouth
7
43.8 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
NH 111 / Front Street
At end of road, turn left onto NH 111 / Front Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.70 one way
$15.39 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.47 | $16.93 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.15 | $18.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.55 | $21.11 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.76
Everett Turnpike
(10.9 mi)
$0.76
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$1
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.02 | $2.29 |
| Efficient EV | 12 | 0 | $4.18 | $1.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.69 | $3.06 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Kensington, NH
Night in Kensington on Saturday
Local time
10:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
9 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 4m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 84% of this drive is spent on major thoroughfares. You will spend a significant portion of your time on the road moving quickly, with your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 23.5 miles along NH 101. The transition between the Everett Turnpike, I-93, and the state highway keeps the drive moving at a consistent clip. Because this is a high-speed transit route, you should prepare for a functional, no-nonsense drive that prioritizes efficiency over local road exploration. It is a steady, predictable journey behind the wheel that gets you to your destination without unnecessary detours.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.5 mi on NH 101.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NH 101 and Everett Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 47.8 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 9.4 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.3 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
401 ft
268 ft
Total Climb
129 ft
Total Descent
135 ft
Highest Point
401 ft
~27.3 mi in
Elevation Range
133 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Concord, NH and Kensington, NH, road signs point toward Boston and Portsmouth.
Boston
11.3 mi in
|
~14m
|
via I 93
Portsmouth
17.1 mi in
|
~21m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 47.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23.5 miles on NH 101. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.76 in tolls one way, starting with Everett Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Kensington, NH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through NH can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 9.4 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.3 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Kensington, NH before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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