How far is Epsom, NH from Keene, NH?

The driving distance from Epsom, NH to Keene, NH is about 65.4 miles (105.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.8 miles (83.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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
65.37 mi
01h 13m
Flight
51.76 mi
83.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.76 mi
Kilometers
83.3 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.37 mi
Kilometers
105.2 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Keene
Thu, Apr 23, 12:42 AM EDT
Return by in Epsom
Thu, Apr 23, 1:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Epsom
2026-04-22T23:28
Arrive Keene
Thu, Apr 23, 12:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Epsom
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
Henniker
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Epsom
32.6 mi
00h 36m
To Keene
32.7 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
51°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Dover Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Dover Road

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Epsom Circle

    81 m · 7 sec · Dover Road

  3. 3

    Exit the rotary onto Dover Road

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Dover Road

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    4.6 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1280 ft · 24 sec

  6. 6

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

    1475 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Everett Turnpike

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Everett Turnpike

  9. 9

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

    1698 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    7.8 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

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

    1.5 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    15.5 mi · 21 min

  13. 13

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Keene Road

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Keene Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Route 9

    6.7 mi · 9 min · Route 9

  16. 16

    Continue on Franklin Pierce Highway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Franklin Pierce Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Route 9

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Route 9

  18. 18

    Continue on NH Route 9

    1.5 mi · 3 min · NH Route 9

  19. 19

    Continue on Route 9

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Route 9

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Washington Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Central Square

    66 m · 6 sec · Central Square

  22. 22

    Continue on Central Square

    76 m · 9 sec · Central Square

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Roxbury Street

    39 m · 3 sec · Roxbury Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Roxbury Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Epsom 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
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 202 West
16.4 mi · 25%
Route 9
11.9 mi · 18%
Dover Road
11.2 mi · 17%
I 89 North
8.16 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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.6 mi
51.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Henniker
00h 36m from Epsom
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Epsom and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Keene.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 65.4 miles (105.2 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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 Epsom and 32.7 miles from Keene.

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

The direct path is about 51.8 miles (83.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.11 one way or $18.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Epsom and Slight Chance Rain Showers then 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 Epsom and Keene. Straight-line distance: 51.76 mi (83.3 km).

Epsom

#1 Epsom

Epsom, New Hampshire

Population4,824
Coordinates43.2228600, -71.3320100
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Keene

#2 Keene

City in New Hampshire, United States

Population22,699
Coordinates42.9336900, -72.2781400
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
Start: Dover Road (-71.332023, 43.222824)
End: Roxbury Street (-72.278098, 42.933721)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 105 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.31 gal
8.73 L · about $9.11
Round trip
$18.23
4.62 gal · 17.46 L
Estimated CO2
20.5 kg one way
Round trip: 41.1 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.11 $18.23
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.30 $20.59
Premium $4.86 $11.22 $22.44
Diesel $6.00 $13.85 $27.71

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Epsom and Keene. The current time is 23:28:47.

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.