How far is Keene, NH from Alstead, NH?
The driving distance from Keene, NH to Alstead, NH is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Human settlement in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Keene and Alstead.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Keene and Alstead.
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Start on Roxbury Street
10 m · 4 sec · Roxbury Street
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Turn right onto Central Square
45 m · 3 sec · Central Square
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Keep slight left to continue on Central Square
91 m · 6 sec · Central Square
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Turn right onto Court Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Court Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Court Street
29 m · 4 sec · Court Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Court Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Court Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Surry Road
15 m · 1 sec · West Surry Road
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Exit the roundabout onto West Surry Road
13.7 mi · 24 min · West Surry Road
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Turn left onto Forest Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Forest Road
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Continue on Mechanic Street
2995 ft · 1 min · Mechanic Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mechanic Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Keene and Alstead.
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.
West Surry Road
Exit the roundabout onto West Surry Road
13.7 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Keene and Rain Showers Likely near Alstead.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Keene to Alstead?
The road trip is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Surry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from Keene and 8.9 miles from Alstead.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.49 one way or $4.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Keene and Rain Showers Likely near Alstead.
Stop Ideas Near Surry
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 Surry.
Bellows Falls station
Union Station
Claremont
Windsor station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Keene and Alstead. Straight-line distance: 15.45 mi (24.86 km).
#1 Keene
City in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 22,699 |
| Coordinates | 42.9336900, -72.2781400 |
| Altitude | 148 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alstead
City in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States of America
| Population | 1,951 |
| Coordinates | 43.1489700, -72.3606400 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alstead (-72.36064, 43.14897)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $2.49 | $4.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.81 | $5.62 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.06 | $6.12 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $3.78 | $7.56 |
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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