How far is Bennington, NH from Keene, NH?
The driving distance from Bennington, NH to Keene, NH is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This is an easy same-day return drive.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bennington and Keene.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bennington and Keene.
-
1
Start on Antrim Road
78 m · 8 sec · Antrim Road
-
2
Turn right onto Cross Street
143 m · 9 sec · Cross Street
-
3
Turn straight onto Pierce Hill Road
97 m · 9 sec · Pierce Hill Road
-
4
Turn slight left onto Hancock Road
788 ft · 26 sec · Hancock Road
-
5
At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 202
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Route 202
-
6
Turn right onto Bennington Road
2.9 mi · 6 min · Bennington Road
-
7
Turn right onto Main Street
2445 ft · 1 min · Main Street
-
8
Continue on Stoddard Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Stoddard Road
-
9
Continue on Kings Highway
3 mi · 5 min · Kings Highway
-
10
At the end of the road, turn left onto Route 9
3.3 mi · 4 min · Route 9
-
11
Continue on Franklin Pierce Highway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Franklin Pierce Highway
-
12
Continue on Route 9
1.8 mi · 3 min · Route 9
-
13
Continue on NH Route 9
1.5 mi · 3 min · NH Route 9
-
14
Continue on Route 9
3.4 mi · 5 min · Route 9
-
15
Turn left onto Washington Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · Washington Street
-
16
Turn right onto Central Square
66 m · 7 sec · Central Square
-
17
Continue on Central Square
76 m · 9 sec · Central Square
-
18
Turn left onto Roxbury Street
39 m · 3 sec · Roxbury Street
-
19
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Roxbury Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bennington 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.
Stoddard Road
Continue on Stoddard Road
3.74 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bennington 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 Bennington to Keene?
The road trip is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Stoddard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Bennington and 13.3 miles from Keene.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.71 one way or $7.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bennington and Mostly Sunny near Keene.
Stop Ideas Near Stoddard
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 Stoddard.
Bellows Falls station
Claremont
Union Station
Concord, New Hampshire
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bennington and Keene. Straight-line distance: 18.51 mi (29.79 km).
#1 Bennington
Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 1,518 |
| Coordinates | 43.0031400, -71.9245200 |
| Altitude | 200 |
| 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: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.19 | $8.38 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.57 | $9.13 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.64 | $11.27 |
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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.