How far is Keene, NH from Bath, NH?

The driving distance from Keene, NH to Bath, NH is about 108.9 miles (175.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.6 miles (139.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 25m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
108.88 mi
02h 12m
Flight
86.63 mi
139.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.63 mi
Kilometers
139.42 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.88 mi
Kilometers
175.23 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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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 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bath
Sat, Apr 18, 10:08 PM EDT
Return by in Keene
Sun, Apr 19, 12:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Keene
2026-04-18T19:55
Arrive Bath
Sat, Apr 18, 10:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:04 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
Plainfield
NH

Town in Sullivan County, New Hampshire, United States

From Keene
54.4 mi
01h 06m
To Bath
54.4 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Central Square

    68 m · 7 sec · Central Square

  4. 4

    Continue on Central Square

    42 m · 3 sec · Central Square

  5. 5

    Continue on Central Square

    35 m · 6 sec · Central Square

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    1457 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Route 9

    1337 ft · 21 sec · Route 9

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    15.7 mi · 18 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Winnell Street

    655 ft · 9 sec · Winnell Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Vermont Route 123

    1353 ft · 20 sec · Vermont Route 123

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Vermont Route 123

    110 m · 7 sec · Vermont Route 123

  13. 13

    Continue on U.S. Route 5

    1.1 km · 47 sec · U.S. Route 5

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Westminster Street

    1 km · 50 sec · Westminster Street

  15. 15

    Take the exit right

    1746 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    81.2 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 302: Wells River, Woodsville New Hampshire

    774 ft · 21 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto U.S. Route 302

    2.2 mi · 3 min · U.S. Route 302

  19. 19

    Continue on Mill Street

    2136 ft · 36 sec · Mill Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Mill Street

    59 m · 9 sec · Mill Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Main Street North

    588 ft · 15 sec · Main Street North

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Railroad Street

    1506 ft · 42 sec · Railroad Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Central Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Central Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Dartmouth College Road

    1.1 km · 59 sec · Dartmouth College Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Rum Hill Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Rum Hill Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Lisbon Road

    531 ft · 16 sec · Lisbon Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto West Bath Road

    72 m · 7 sec · West Bath Road

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Bath Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westminster Street
82.2 mi · 75%
Route 9
15.9 mi · 15%
Rum Hill Road
3.08 mi · 3%
U.S. Route 302
2.22 mi · 2%
Central Street
1.25 mi · 1%
West Street
1.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Westminster Street

Merge slight left

81.2 mi · 01h 34m

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
02h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.3 mi
86.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainfield
01h 06m from Keene
Leave By
2:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Keene and Mostly Cloudy near Bath.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 108.9 miles (175.2 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?

Plainfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.4 miles from Keene and 54.4 miles from Bath.

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

The direct path is about 86.6 miles (139.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.15 one way or $30.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Keene and Mostly Cloudy near Bath.

Stop Ideas Near Plainfield

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

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

RAIL

Windsor station

6 mi away
26 Depot Ave
RAIL

White River Junction

13 mi away
102 Railroad Row
RAIL

Claremont

18 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.
BUS

Okemo, Vermont

32 mi away
77 Okemo Ridge Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Keene and Bath. Straight-line distance: 86.63 mi (139.42 km).

Keene

#1 Keene

City in New Hampshire, United States

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

#2 Bath

City in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Population1,107
Coordinates44.1670100, -71.9662000
Altitude158
CountryUnited States
Start: Keene (-72.27814, 42.93369)
End: Bath (-71.9662, 44.16701)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 175 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.84 gal
14.54 L · about $15.15
Round trip
$30.30
7.68 gal · 29.08 L
Estimated CO2
34.1 kg one way
Round trip: 68.3 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $15.15 $30.30
Mid-grade $4.46 $17.11 $34.23
Premium $4.86 $18.65 $37.31
Diesel $6.00 $23.03 $46.06

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Keene and Bath. The current time is 19:55:46.

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.