How far is Jaffrey, NH from Keene, NH?
The driving distance from Jaffrey, NH to Keene, NH is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jaffrey and Keene.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jaffrey and Keene.
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Start on the route
27 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Blake Street
56 m · 14 sec · Blake Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
2.1 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Mountain Road
4.4 mi · 9 min · Mountain Road
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Turn left onto Troy Road
107 m · 10 sec · Troy Road
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Continue on Monadnock Street
2.3 mi · 6 min · Monadnock Street
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Turn right onto Mill Street
1706 ft · 47 sec · Mill Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
2.6 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on NH Route 12
1.5 mi · 2 min · NH Route 12
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Continue on Monadnock Highway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Monadnock Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Monadnock Highway
31 m · 1 sec · Monadnock Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Monadnock Highway
1628 ft · 21 sec · Monadnock Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
36 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
1865 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Roxbury Street
10 m · 1 sec · Roxbury 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 Jaffrey and Keene.
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.
Mountain Road
Continue on Mountain Road
4.41 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Jaffrey 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 Jaffrey to Keene?
The road trip is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Troy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Jaffrey and 8.2 miles from Keene.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.45 one way or $4.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Jaffrey and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Keene.
Stop Ideas Near Troy
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 Troy.
Union Station
Bellows Falls station
John W. Olver Transit Center
Nashua, NH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jaffrey and Keene. Straight-line distance: 15.34 mi (24.68 km).
#1 Jaffrey
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 5,287 |
| Coordinates | 42.8139700, -72.0231400 |
| Altitude | 304 |
| 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: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.45 | $4.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.76 | $5.53 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.01 | $6.02 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $3.72 | $7.44 |
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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