How far is East Kingston, NH from Keene, NH?

The driving distance from East Kingston, NH to Keene, NH is about 92.6 miles (149.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m 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
92.62 mi
01h 40m
Flight
63.81 mi
102.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.81 mi
Kilometers
102.7 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.62 mi
Kilometers
149.05 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Keene
Sat, Apr 18, 12:57 PM EDT
Return by in East Kingston
Sat, Apr 18, 2:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Kingston
2026-04-18T11:17
Arrive Keene
Sat, Apr 18, 12:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Kingston
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
Hopkinton
NH

Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire

From East Kingston
46.2 mi
00h 50m
To Keene
46.4 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
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 East Kingston and Keene.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Kingston and Keene.

  1. 1

    Start on Willow Road

    30 m · 6 sec · Willow Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Depot Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Depot Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward NH 125, NH 111

    51 m · 5 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    6.3 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1883 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    18.4 mi · 21 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 North: Concord

    2480 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    6.4 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    7 mi · 8 min · Everett Turnpike

  11. 11

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

    2720 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont

    1236 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    8.1 mi · 10 min

  14. 14

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

    1.5 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    15.5 mi · 21 min

  16. 16

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Keene Road

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Keene Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Route 9

    6.7 mi · 9 min · Route 9

  19. 19

    Continue on Franklin Pierce Highway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Franklin Pierce Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Route 9

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Route 9

  21. 21

    Continue on NH Route 9

    1.5 mi · 3 min · NH Route 9

  22. 22

    Continue on Route 9

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Route 9

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Washington Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Central Square

    66 m · 6 sec · Central Square

  25. 25

    Continue on Central Square

    76 m · 9 sec · Central Square

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Roxbury Street

    39 m · 3 sec · Roxbury Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Roxbury Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Kingston 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
27 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NH 125
25.8 mi · 28%
US 202 West
16.4 mi · 18%
Route 9
11.9 mi · 13%
I 89 North
8.8 mi · 10%
Everett Turnpike
6.96 mi · 8%
I 93 North
6.86 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

NH 125

Merge slight left

18.4 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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.8 mi
63.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hopkinton
00h 50m from East Kingston
Leave By
3:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving East Kingston 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 East Kingston to Keene?

The road trip is about 92.6 miles (149.1 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Hopkinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.2 miles from East Kingston and 46.4 miles from Keene.

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

The direct path is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.8 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 3:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.90 one way or $25.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hopkinton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hopkinton, 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 Hopkinton.

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

12 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

28 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

30 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Nashua, NH

47 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Kingston and Keene. Straight-line distance: 63.81 mi (102.7 km).

East Kingston

#1 East Kingston

City in United States of America

Population2,409
Coordinates42.9256400, -71.0167200
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Keene

#2 Keene

City in New Hampshire, United States

Population22,699
Coordinates42.9336900, -72.2781400
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
Start: Willow Road (-71.016807, 42.925675)
End: Roxbury Street (-72.278098, 42.933721)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.27 gal
12.37 L · about $12.90
Round trip
$25.80
6.54 gal · 24.74 L
Estimated CO2
29.1 kg one way
Round trip: 58.1 kg / 128 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $12.90 $25.80
Mid-grade $4.46 $14.57 $29.15
Premium $4.86 $15.89 $31.77
Diesel $6.00 $19.61 $39.22

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 East Kingston and Keene. The current time is 11:17:20.

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.