How far is Barrington, NH from Keene, NH?
The driving distance from Barrington, NH to Keene, NH is about 81.4 miles (131 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.2 miles (105 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.
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 Merrimack County, New Hampshire
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Barrington and Keene.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barrington and Keene.
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Start on Franklin Pierce Highway
4.8 mi · 9 min · Franklin Pierce Highway
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Continue on Rochester Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Rochester Road
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Turn right onto First New Hampshire Turnpike
7.1 mi · 12 min · First New Hampshire Turnpike
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Continue on Dover Road
4.3 mi · 7 min · Dover Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Epsom Circle
81 m · 7 sec · Dover Road
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Exit the rotary onto Dover Road
4.9 mi · 8 min · Dover Road
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Keep slight right
4.6 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
1280 ft · 24 sec
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Take the exit straight toward I 93 South: Manchester, Lebanon
1475 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on Everett Turnpike
2.5 mi · 3 min · Everett Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont
1698 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
7.8 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 202 West, NH 9 West: Henniker, Keene
1.5 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
15.5 mi · 21 min
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Continue on West Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Keene Road
5.7 mi · 8 min · Keene Road
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Continue on Route 9
6.7 mi · 9 min · Route 9
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Continue on Franklin Pierce Highway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Franklin Pierce Highway
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Continue on Route 9
1.8 mi · 3 min · Route 9
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Continue on NH Route 9
1.5 mi · 3 min · NH Route 9
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Continue on Route 9
3.4 mi · 5 min · Route 9
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Turn left onto Washington Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Central Square
66 m · 7 sec · Central Square
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Continue on Central Square
76 m · 9 sec · Central Square
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Turn left onto Roxbury Street
39 m · 3 sec · Roxbury Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Roxbury Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Barrington and Keene.
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.
US 202 West
Continue straight
15.5 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Barrington and Mostly Sunny near Keene.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Barrington to Keene?
The road trip is about 81.4 miles (131 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?
Hopkinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.6 miles from Barrington and 40.8 miles from Keene.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.2 miles (105 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 3:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.32 one way or $22.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Barrington and Mostly Sunny near Keene.
Stop Ideas Near Hopkinton
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 Hopkinton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Barrington and Keene. Straight-line distance: 65.26 mi (105.03 km).
#1 Barrington
Town in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 9,231 |
| Coordinates | 43.2228600, -71.0470100 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Keene
City in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 22,699 |
| Coordinates | 42.9336900, -72.2781400 |
| Altitude | 148 |
| Country | United States |
End: Roxbury Street (-72.278098, 42.933721)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 131 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $11.32 | $22.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $12.79 | $25.58 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $13.94 | $27.88 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $17.21 | $34.42 |
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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