How far is Hinsdale, NH from Keene, NH?

The driving distance from Hinsdale, NH to Keene, NH is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.75 mi
00h 28m
Flight
14.67 mi
23.61 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.67 mi
Kilometers
23.61 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.75 mi
Kilometers
31.78 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Keene
Wed, May 13, 3:27 PM EDT
Return by in Hinsdale
Wed, May 13, 3:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hinsdale
2026-05-13T14:58
Arrive Keene
Wed, May 13, 3:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hinsdale
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Winchester
NH

Town in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States

From Hinsdale
9.8 mi
00h 14m
To Keene
10 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
57°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on River Road

    12 m · 2 sec · River Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1517 ft · 43 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Canal Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Canal Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Ashuelot Main Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Ashuelot Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Hinsdale Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Hinsdale Road

  6. 6

    Continue on General James Reed Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · General James Reed Highway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2902 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Keene Road

    11 mi · 16 min · Keene Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Winchester Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Winchester Street

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Winchester Street

    55 m · 2 sec · Winchester Street

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Winchester Street

    709 ft · 20 sec · Winchester Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Winchester Street Roundabout

    60 m · 6 sec · Winchester Street

  13. 13

    Exit the rotary onto Winchester Street

    812 ft · 23 sec · Winchester Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Island Street

    61 m · 5 sec · Island Street

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Island Street

    2062 ft · 1 min · Island Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Street

    2657 ft · 1 min · West Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Roxbury Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hinsdale 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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
0 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
86.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keene Road
11 mi · 56%
Ashuelot Main Street
2.53 mi · 13%
Winchester Street
1.16 mi · 6%
Canal Street
1.05 mi · 5%
General James Reed Highway
1.02 mi · 5%
Hinsdale Road
0.94 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Keene Road

Continue on Keene Road

11 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
14.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winchester
00h 14m from Hinsdale
Leave By
7:34 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Hinsdale and Chance Rain Showers near Keene.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Winchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.8 miles from Hinsdale and 10 miles from Keene.

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

The direct path is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.76 one way or $5.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Hinsdale and Chance Rain Showers near Keene.

Stop Ideas Near Winchester

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

15 mi away
10 Vernon Rd
RAIL

John W. Olver Transit Center

27 mi away
12 Olive Street
RAIL

Bellows Falls station

41 mi away
54 Depot St
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

46 mi away
13 Railroad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hinsdale and Keene. Straight-line distance: 14.67 mi (23.61 km).

Hinsdale

#1 Hinsdale

Town in Cheshire County, New Hampshire

Population3,906
Coordinates42.7861900, -72.4864800
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Keene

#2 Keene

City in New Hampshire, United States

Population22,699
Coordinates42.9336900, -72.2781400
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
Start: River Road (-72.486639, 42.786313)
End: Roxbury Street (-72.278098, 42.933721)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.7 gal
2.64 L · about $2.76
Round trip
$5.52
1.4 gal · 5.28 L
Estimated CO2
6.2 kg one way
Round trip: 12.4 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.76 $5.52
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.12 $6.24
Premium $4.86 $3.40 $6.80
Diesel $6.00 $4.20 $8.40

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Hinsdale and Keene. The current time is 14:58:52.

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.