How far is Bow, NH from Keene, NH?
The driving distance from Bow, NH to Keene, NH is about 53.2 miles (85.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.3 miles (63.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bow and Keene.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bow and Keene.
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Start on White Rock Hill Road
51 m · 11 sec · White Rock Hill Road
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Turn sharp right onto Branch Londonderry Turnpike West
68 m · 14 sec · Branch Londonderry Turnpike West
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Turn left onto Bow Center Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Bow Center Road
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Continue on Logging Hill Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Logging Hill Road
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Continue on South Street
978 ft · 33 sec · South Street
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Take the ramp left
1678 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
7.5 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 Bow 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 Bow and Partly Sunny near Keene.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bow to Keene?
The road trip is about 53.2 miles (85.6 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
Deering is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.5 miles from Bow and 26.7 miles from Keene.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.3 miles (63.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 4:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.42 one way or $14.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bow and Partly Sunny near Keene.
Stop Ideas Near Deering
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 Deering.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bow and Keene. Straight-line distance: 39.28 mi (63.22 km).
#1 Bow
Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 8,063 |
| Coordinates | 43.1320300, -71.5492400 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| 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: 86 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $7.42 | $14.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.38 | $16.76 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $9.13 | $18.27 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $11.27 | $22.55 |
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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