How far is Grafton County, NH from Keene, NH?
The driving distance from Grafton County, NH to Keene, NH is about 106.8 miles (171.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.3 miles (117.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 49m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.
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 Sullivan County, New Hampshire, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grafton County and Keene.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grafton County and Keene.
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Start on the route
133 m · 32 sec
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Continue on Durfee Road
1844 ft · 1 min · Durfee Road
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Turn left onto Sawyer Highway
3.6 mi · 7 min · Sawyer Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mt Moosilauke Highway
3212 ft · 2 min · Mt Moosilauke Highway
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Turn slight right onto Water Street
117 m · 12 sec · Water Street
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Turn right onto School Street
150 m · 16 sec · School Street
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Turn right onto Lake Tarleton Road
13 mi · 25 min · Lake Tarleton Road
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Turn left onto Route 10
5.8 mi · 9 min · Route 10
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
1543 ft · 44 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn left onto U.S. Route 5 North
2788 ft · 48 sec · U.S. Route 5 North
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Turn right onto Lake Morey Road
906 ft · 23 sec · Lake Morey Road
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Take the ramp left
1105 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
62.7 mi · 1 hr 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Westminster, Walpole New Hampshire
1000 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Westminster Street
1.2 km · 55 sec · Westminster Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto U.S. Route 5
1.1 km · 47 sec · U.S. Route 5
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Turn straight onto Vermont Route 123
110 m · 10 sec · Vermont Route 123
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Continue on Vermont Route 123
1353 ft · 17 sec · Vermont Route 123
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Continue straight
655 ft · 12 sec
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Continue on Bellows Falls Road
16 mi · 18 min · Bellows Falls Road
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Take the exit slight right toward West St, Downtown
1239 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto West Street
1 mi · 3 min · West 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 Grafton County and Keene.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Lake Morey Road
Merge slight left
62.7 mi · 01h 13m
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 Sunny leaving Grafton County and Mostly Sunny near Keene.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grafton County to Keene?
The road trip is about 106.8 miles (171.8 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?
Plainfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.4 miles from Grafton County and 53.4 miles from Keene.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.3 miles (117.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.5 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 1:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.19 one way or $32.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Grafton County and Mostly Sunny near Keene.
Stop Ideas Near Plainfield
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 Plainfield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grafton County and Keene. Straight-line distance: 73.27 mi (117.92 km).
#1 Grafton County
County in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 90,691 |
| Coordinates | 43.9407400, -71.8205500 |
| Altitude | 535 |
| 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: Keene (-72.27814, 42.93369)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 172 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
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 | $4.29 | $16.19 | $32.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $18.41 | $36.83 |
| Premium | $5.34 | $20.12 | $40.24 |
| Diesel | $6.35 | $23.95 | $47.89 |
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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