How far is Chichester, NH from Keene, NH?

The driving distance from Chichester, NH to Keene, NH is about 61.8 miles (99.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.4 miles (79.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
61.8 mi
01h 08m
Flight
49.39 mi
79.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.39 mi
Kilometers
79.49 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.8 mi
Kilometers
99.46 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Keene
Sat, Apr 18, 10:50 AM EDT
Return by in Chichester
Sat, Apr 18, 11:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chichester
2026-04-18T09:42
Arrive Keene
Sat, Apr 18, 10:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chichester
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Henniker
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Chichester
30.9 mi
00h 34m
To Keene
30.9 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
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 Chichester and Keene.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    2287 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Dover Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Dover Road

  3. 3

    Keep slight right

    4.6 mi · 7 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1280 ft · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight toward I 93 South: Manchester, Lebanon

    1475 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Everett Turnpike

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Everett Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont

    1698 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    7.8 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward US 202 West, NH 9 West: Henniker, Keene

    1.5 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    15.5 mi · 21 min

  12. 12

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Keene Road

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Keene Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Route 9

    6.7 mi · 9 min · Route 9

  15. 15

    Continue on Franklin Pierce Highway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Franklin Pierce Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Route 9

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Route 9

  17. 17

    Continue on NH Route 9

    1.5 mi · 3 min · NH Route 9

  18. 18

    Continue on Route 9

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Route 9

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Washington Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Central Square

    66 m · 7 sec · Central Square

  21. 21

    Continue on Central Square

    76 m · 9 sec · Central Square

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Roxbury Street

    39 m · 3 sec · Roxbury Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Roxbury Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chichester 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
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 202 West
16.4 mi · 26%
Route 9
11.9 mi · 19%
I 89 North
8.16 mi · 13%
Dover Road
7.27 mi · 12%
Keene Road
5.73 mi · 9%
Franklin Pierce Highway
3.26 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.4 mi
49.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Henniker
00h 34m from Chichester
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Chichester 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 Chichester to Keene?

The road trip is about 61.8 miles (99.5 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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 30.9 miles from Chichester and 30.9 miles from Keene.

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

The direct path is about 49.4 miles (79.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 4:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.60 one way or $17.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Henniker

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Henniker, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

24 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

36 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

37 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Nashua, NH

50 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chichester and Keene. Straight-line distance: 49.39 mi (79.49 km).

Chichester

#1 Chichester

Human settlement in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Population2,729
Coordinates43.2492500, -71.3997900
Altitude164
CountryUnited States
Keene

#2 Keene

City in New Hampshire, United States

Population22,699
Coordinates42.9336900, -72.2781400
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-71.39979, 43.249249)
End: Roxbury Street (-72.278098, 42.933721)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.18 gal
8.26 L · about $8.60
Round trip
$17.20
4.36 gal · 16.52 L
Estimated CO2
19.4 kg one way
Round trip: 38.7 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.60 $17.20
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.72 $19.43
Premium $4.86 $10.59 $21.18
Diesel $6.00 $13.07 $26.15

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 Chichester and Keene. The current time is 09:42:18.

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.