How far is Keene, NH from Ashland, NH?

The driving distance from Keene, NH to Ashland, NH is about 90.9 miles (146.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.9 miles (99.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
90.89 mi
01h 59m
Flight
61.88 mi
99.58 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.88 mi
Kilometers
99.58 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.89 mi
Kilometers
146.28 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ashland
Wed, Apr 15, 1:12 AM EDT
Return by in Keene
Wed, Apr 15, 3:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Keene
2026-04-14T23:13
Arrive Ashland
Wed, Apr 15, 1:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Keene
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Hopkinton
NH

Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire

From Keene
45.4 mi
00h 59m
To Ashland
45.5 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Roxbury Street

    10 m · 4 sec · Roxbury Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Central Square

    45 m · 3 sec · Central Square

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Washington Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Washington Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    599 ft · 12 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Route 9

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Route 9

  6. 6

    Continue on NH Route 9

    1.5 mi · 3 min · NH Route 9

  7. 7

    Continue on Route 9

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Route 9

  8. 8

    Continue on Franklin Pierce Highway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Franklin Pierce Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Route 9

    6.7 mi · 9 min · Route 9

  10. 10

    Continue on Keene Road

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Keene Road

  11. 11

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Franklin Pierce Highway

    16.3 mi · 22 min · Franklin Pierce Highway

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    8.3 mi · 10 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Route 3-A

    1701 ft · 41 sec · Route 3-A

  15. 15

    Continue on South Main Street

    128 m · 10 sec · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 North

    2524 ft · 54 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  18. 18

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    16.7 mi · 19 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Sen Styles Bridges Highway

    1.2 km · 47 sec · Sen Styles Bridges Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    19.4 mi · 21 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 3, NH 25: Ashland, Holderness

    819 ft · 28 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right

    86 m · 7 sec

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto Daniel Webster Highway

    118 m · 10 sec · Daniel Webster Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Main Street

    1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Main Street

    39 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Keene and Ashland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Styles Bridges Highway
36.2 mi · 40%
Franklin Pierce Highway
27.8 mi · 31%
Route 9
11.8 mi · 13%
Keene Road
5.73 mi · 6%
West Main Street
1.88 mi · 2%
Washington Street
1.72 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Styles Bridges Highway

Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

19.4 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29 mi
61.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hopkinton
00h 59m from Keene
Leave By
2:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Keene and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Ashland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 90.9 miles (146.3 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Hopkinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.4 miles from Keene and 45.5 miles from Ashland.

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

The direct path is about 61.9 miles (99.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 29 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 2:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.66 one way or $25.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Keene and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Ashland.

Stop Ideas Near Hopkinton

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

12 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

28 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

30 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Nashua, NH

47 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Keene and Ashland. Straight-line distance: 61.88 mi (99.58 km).

Keene

#1 Keene

City in New Hampshire, United States

Population22,699
Coordinates42.9336900, -72.2781400
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
Ashland

#2 Ashland

Town in New Hampshire

Population2,067
Coordinates43.6953500, -71.6306300
Altitude168
CountryUnited States
Start: Keene (-72.27814, 42.93369)
End: Ashland (-71.63063, 43.69535)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.21 gal
12.14 L · about $12.66
Round trip
$25.33
6.42 gal · 24.28 L
Estimated CO2
28.5 kg one way
Round trip: 57.1 kg / 126 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $12.66 $25.33
Mid-grade $4.46 $14.31 $28.61
Premium $4.86 $15.59 $31.19
Diesel $6.00 $19.25 $38.50

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Keene and Ashland. The current time is 23:13:25.

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.