How far is Canterbury, NH from Keene, NH?
The driving distance from Canterbury, NH to Keene, NH is about 65.2 miles (105 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.5 miles (73.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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
Driving Distance
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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 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New Hampshire
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Chance Rain Showers
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Canterbury and Keene.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canterbury and Keene.
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Start on Center Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Center Road
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Turn right onto Northwest Road
156 m · 13 sec · Northwest Road
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Turn left onto Carter Hill Road
3043 ft · 1 min · Carter Hill Road
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Turn straight onto West Road
1.3 km · 2 min · West Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 93 South
848 ft · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto Senator Styles Bridges Highway
8.9 mi · 10 min · Senator Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on 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 Canterbury and Keene.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
Patchy Fog then Chance Rain Showers leaving Canterbury and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Keene.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Canterbury to Keene?
The road trip is about 65.2 miles (105 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?
Henniker is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.6 miles from Canterbury and 32.7 miles from Keene.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.5 miles (73.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 4:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.07 one way or $18.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Chance Rain Showers around Canterbury and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Keene.
Stop Ideas Near Henniker
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 Henniker.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Canterbury and Keene. Straight-line distance: 45.48 mi (73.19 km).
#1 Canterbury
Human settlement in United States of America
| Population | 2,496 |
| Coordinates | 43.3370200, -71.5653500 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| 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: 105 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $9.07 | $18.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $10.25 | $20.50 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $11.17 | $22.35 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $13.79 | $27.59 |
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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