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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Sullivan County, New Hampshire, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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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.
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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
68 m · 7 sec · Central Square
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Continue on Central Square
42 m · 3 sec · Central Square
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Continue on Central Square
35 m · 6 sec · Central Square
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Turn right onto West Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West Street
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Take the ramp right
1457 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Route 9
1337 ft · 21 sec · Route 9
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Keep slight left
15.7 mi · 18 min
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Turn left onto Winnell Street
655 ft · 9 sec · Winnell Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 123
1353 ft · 20 sec · Vermont Route 123
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Vermont Route 123
110 m · 7 sec · Vermont Route 123
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Continue on U.S. Route 5
1.1 km · 47 sec · U.S. Route 5
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Turn left onto Westminster Street
1 km · 50 sec · Westminster Street
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Take the exit right
1746 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
81.2 mi · 1 hr 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 302: Wells River, Woodsville New Hampshire
774 ft · 21 sec
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Turn right onto U.S. Route 302
2.2 mi · 3 min · U.S. Route 302
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Continue on Mill Street
2136 ft · 36 sec · Mill Street
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Continue on Mill Street
59 m · 9 sec · Mill Street
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Turn right onto Main Street North
588 ft · 15 sec · Main Street North
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Turn left onto Railroad Street
1506 ft · 42 sec · Railroad Street
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Continue on Central Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Central Street
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Turn left onto Dartmouth College Road
1.1 km · 59 sec · Dartmouth College Road
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Continue on Rum Hill Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Rum Hill Road
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Continue on Lisbon Road
531 ft · 16 sec · Lisbon Road
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Turn left onto West Bath Road
72 m · 7 sec · West Bath Road
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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.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plainfield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Keene and Bath. Straight-line distance: 86.63 mi (139.42 km).
#1 Keene
City in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 22,699 |
| Coordinates | 42.9336900, -72.2781400 |
| Altitude | 148 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bath
City in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States of America
| Population | 1,107 |
| Coordinates | 44.1670100, -71.9662000 |
| Altitude | 158 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bath (-71.9662, 44.16701)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 175 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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