How far is Hanover, NH from Keene, NH?
The driving distance from Hanover, NH to Keene, NH is about 66.8 miles (107.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.1 miles (85.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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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 16m.
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 New Hampshire
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hanover and Keene.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hanover and Keene.
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Start on West Wheelock Street
2971 ft · 60 sec · West Wheelock Street
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Continue on Main Street
2581 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp right
797 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
46.2 mi · 54 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 Hanover 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.
Main Street
Merge slight left
46.2 mi · 00h 54m
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 Cloudy leaving Hanover 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 Hanover to Keene?
The road trip is about 66.8 miles (107.5 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?
Charlestown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.4 miles from Hanover and 33.4 miles from Keene.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.1 miles (85.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 3:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.31 one way or $18.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Hanover and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Keene.
Stop Ideas Near Charlestown
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 Charlestown.
Bellows Falls station
Claremont
Windsor station
Okemo, Vermont
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hanover and Keene. Straight-line distance: 53.11 mi (85.47 km).
#1 Hanover
Town in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 11,555 |
| Coordinates | 43.7022900, -72.2895400 |
| Altitude | 162 |
| 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: 108 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 50m |
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 | $9.31 | $18.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $10.52 | $21.04 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $11.46 | $22.93 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $14.15 | $28.31 |
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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