How far is Alexandria, NH from Keene, NH?

The driving distance from Alexandria, NH to Keene, NH is about 77.2 miles (124.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.8 miles (85 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
77.26 mi
01h 41m
Flight
52.81 mi
84.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.81 mi
Kilometers
84.99 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.26 mi
Kilometers
124.34 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Keene
Tue, May 5, 4:37 AM EDT
Return by in Alexandria
Tue, May 5, 6:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alexandria
2026-05-05T02:55
Arrive Keene
Tue, May 5, 4:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alexandria
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
Sunapee
NH

Town of the United States

From Alexandria
35.5 mi
00h 50m
To Keene
41.8 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Alexandria and Keene.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alexandria and Keene.

  1. 1

    Start on Town Pound Road

    30 m · 3 sec · Town Pound Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Washburn Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Washburn Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Cass Mill Road

    3.5 mi · 8 min · Cass Mill Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Ragged Mountain Highway

    5.4 mi · 10 min · Ragged Mountain Highway

  5. 5

    Turn sharp left onto U.S. Route 4

    7 mi · 12 min · U.S. Route 4

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right

    10.1 mi · 16 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto State Route 103A

    1.7 mi · 3 min · State Route 103A

  8. 8

    Continue on Poor Hill Farm Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Poor Hill Farm Road

  9. 9

    Continue on State Route 103A

    2.3 mi · 4 min · State Route 103A

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Route 103

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Route 103

  11. 11

    Continue on State Route 103

    812 ft · 20 sec · State Route 103

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Route 103

    81 m · 7 sec · State Route 103

  13. 13

    Exit the rotary onto State Route 103

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Route 103

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Brook Road

    5.4 mi · 13 min · Brook Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Mill Village Road South

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Mill Village Road South

  16. 16

    Continue on NH Route 10

    9.4 mi · 15 min · NH Route 10

  17. 17

    Continue on Route 10

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Route 10

  18. 18

    Continue on State Route 10

    1.5 km · 1 min · State Route 10

  19. 19

    Continue on Gilsum Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Gilsum Road

  20. 20

    Continue on State Route 10

    2.7 mi · 4 min · State Route 10

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Route 10

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Route 10

  22. 22

    Continue on State Route 10

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Route 10

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Route 9

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Route 9

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Washington Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Central Square

    66 m · 6 sec · Central Square

  26. 26

    Continue on Central Square

    76 m · 9 sec · Central Square

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Roxbury Street

    39 m · 3 sec · Roxbury Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Roxbury Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alexandria and Keene.

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
28 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NH Route 10
9.38 mi · 12%
Route 10
7.56 mi · 10%
U.S. Route 4
7.02 mi · 9%
State Route 10
5.49 mi · 7%
Brook Road
5.45 mi · 7%
Ragged Mountain Highway
5.41 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn right

10.1 mi · 00h 16m

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
01h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.4 mi
52.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sunapee
00h 50m from Alexandria
Leave By
3:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Alexandria and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Keene.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alexandria to Keene?

The road trip is about 77.2 miles (124.3 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Sunapee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.5 miles from Alexandria and 41.8 miles from Keene.

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

The direct path is about 52.8 miles (85 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.4 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 3:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.77 one way or $21.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Alexandria and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Keene.

Stop Ideas Near Sunapee

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

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

RAIL

Claremont

24 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.
RAIL

Windsor station

26 mi away
26 Depot Ave
RAIL

White River Junction

34 mi away
102 Railroad Row
RAIL

Bellows Falls station

40 mi away
54 Depot St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and Keene. Straight-line distance: 52.81 mi (84.99 km).

Alexandria

#1 Alexandria

Town in Grafton County, New Hampshire

Population1,628
Coordinates43.6114600, -71.7928600
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Keene

#2 Keene

City in New Hampshire, United States

Population22,699
Coordinates42.9336900, -72.2781400
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
Start: Town Pound Road (-71.792821, 43.611497)
End: Roxbury Street (-72.278098, 42.933721)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.73 gal
10.32 L · about $10.77
Round trip
$21.54
5.46 gal · 20.64 L
Estimated CO2
24.3 kg one way
Round trip: 48.5 kg / 107 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.77 $21.54
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.17 $24.34
Premium $4.86 $13.26 $26.52
Diesel $6.00 $16.37 $32.74

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Alexandria and Keene. The current time is 02:55:05.

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.