How far is Brookline, NH from Keene, NH?

The driving distance from Brookline, NH to Keene, NH is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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
44.6 mi
01h 03m
Flight
34.29 mi
55.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.29 mi
Kilometers
55.18 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.6 mi
Kilometers
71.78 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Keene
Sat, Apr 18, 8:57 AM EDT
Return by in Brookline
Sat, Apr 18, 10:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookline
2026-04-18T07:53
Arrive Keene
Sat, Apr 18, 8:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brookline
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
Rindge
NH

Town in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States

From Brookline
22 mi
00h 31m
To Keene
22.6 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Steam Mill Hill Road

    854 ft · 29 sec · Steam Mill Hill Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    573 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Meetinghouse Hill Road

    58 m · 8 sec · Meetinghouse Hill Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Bond Street

    1052 ft · 53 sec · Bond Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Route 13

    2 mi · 3 min · Route 13

  6. 6

    Continue on Brookline Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Brookline Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Brookline Street

    2323 ft · 39 sec · Brookline Street

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Highland Street

    111 m · 6 sec · Highland Street

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto School Street

    144 m · 13 sec · School Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Main Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Wheeler Road

    1465 ft · 42 sec · Wheeler Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Ashby Road

    1441 ft · 41 sec · Ashby Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Turnpike Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Turnpike Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Turnpike Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Turnpike Road

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on West State Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · West State Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Rindge State Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Rindge State Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Route 119

    3 mi · 4 min · Route 119

  19. 19

    Continue on NH Route 119

    9.4 mi · 16 min · NH Route 119

  20. 20

    Turn right onto NH Route 12 North

    2.4 mi · 3 min · NH Route 12 North

  21. 21

    Continue on Fitzwilliam Road

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Fitzwilliam Road

  22. 22

    Continue on South Main Street

    1109 ft · 14 sec · South Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Central Square

    544 ft · 7 sec · Central Square

  24. 24

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.6 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on NH Route 12

    1.5 mi · 2 min · NH Route 12

  26. 26

    Continue on Monadnock Highway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Monadnock Highway

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Monadnock Highway

    31 m · 1 sec · Monadnock Highway

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto Monadnock Highway

    1628 ft · 21 sec · Monadnock Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street

    36 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  31. 31

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    1865 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Roxbury Street

    10 m · 1 sec · Roxbury Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Roxbury Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brookline 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
33 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
74 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NH Route 119
9.35 mi · 21%
Main Street
6.49 mi · 15%
Monadnock Highway
3.44 mi · 8%
Rindge State Road
3.26 mi · 7%
Route 119
2.98 mi · 7%
Brookline Road
2.63 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

NH Route 119

Continue on NH Route 119

9.35 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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
34.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rindge
00h 31m from Brookline
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Brookline and Mostly Cloudy near Keene.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Rindge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22 miles from Brookline and 22.6 miles from Keene.

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

The direct path is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.19 one way or $12.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Brookline and Mostly Cloudy near Keene.

Stop Ideas Near Rindge

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Rindge and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rindge.

BUS

Nashua, NH

42 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Union Station

45 mi away
10 Vernon Rd
RAIL

John W. Olver Transit Center

52 mi away
12 Olive Street
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

52 mi away
119 Canal St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookline and Keene. Straight-line distance: 34.29 mi (55.18 km).

Brookline

#1 Brookline

Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States

Population5,495
Coordinates42.7348100, -71.6581300
Altitude88
CountryUnited States
Keene

#2 Keene

City in New Hampshire, United States

Population22,699
Coordinates42.9336900, -72.2781400
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
Start: Steam Mill Hill Road (-71.657798, 42.734645)
End: Roxbury Street (-72.278098, 42.933721)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.57 gal
5.96 L · about $6.19
Round trip
$12.39
3.14 gal · 11.92 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 27.9 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.19 $12.39
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.00 $13.99
Premium $4.86 $7.63 $15.25
Diesel $6.00 $9.42 $18.83

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Brookline and Keene. The current time is 07:53:28.

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.