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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.
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 Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Steam Mill Hill Road
854 ft · 29 sec · Steam Mill Hill Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
573 ft · 17 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Meetinghouse Hill Road
58 m · 8 sec · Meetinghouse Hill Road
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Turn left onto Bond Street
1052 ft · 53 sec · Bond Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Route 13
2 mi · 3 min · Route 13
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Continue on Brookline Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Brookline Road
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Continue on Brookline Street
2323 ft · 39 sec · Brookline Street
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Turn straight onto Highland Street
111 m · 6 sec · Highland Street
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Turn slight left onto School Street
144 m · 13 sec · School Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
3.2 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Wheeler Road
1465 ft · 42 sec · Wheeler Road
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Continue on Ashby Road
1441 ft · 41 sec · Ashby Road
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Continue on Turnpike Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Turnpike Road
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Continue on Turnpike Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Turnpike Road
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Turn straight onto Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on West State Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · West State Road
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Continue on Rindge State Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Rindge State Road
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Continue on Route 119
3 mi · 4 min · Route 119
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Continue on NH Route 119
9.4 mi · 16 min · NH Route 119
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Turn right onto NH Route 12 North
2.4 mi · 3 min · NH Route 12 North
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Continue on Fitzwilliam Road
1.2 mi · 1 min · Fitzwilliam Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1109 ft · 14 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Central Square
544 ft · 7 sec · Central Square
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Continue on North Main Street
2.6 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on NH Route 12
1.5 mi · 2 min · NH Route 12
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Continue on Monadnock Highway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Monadnock Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Monadnock Highway
31 m · 1 sec · Monadnock Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Monadnock Highway
1628 ft · 21 sec · Monadnock Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
36 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
1865 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Roxbury Street
10 m · 1 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 Brookline 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.
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.
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 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.
City Hall - Internet Backbone Point
Peterborough Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rindge.
Nashua, NH
Union Station
John W. Olver Transit Center
Manchester, New Hampshire
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brookline and Keene. Straight-line distance: 34.29 mi (55.18 km).
#1 Brookline
Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 5,495 |
| Coordinates | 42.7348100, -71.6581300 |
| Altitude | 88 |
| 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: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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