How far is Keene, NH from Boscawen, NH?

The driving distance from Keene, NH to Boscawen, NH is about 63.1 miles (101.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.3 miles (68.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m 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
63.12 mi
01h 31m
Flight
42.34 mi
68.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.34 mi
Kilometers
68.14 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.12 mi
Kilometers
101.58 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boscawen
Sat, Apr 18, 12:21 PM EDT
Return by in Keene
Sat, Apr 18, 1:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Keene
2026-04-18T10:50
Arrive Boscawen
Sat, Apr 18, 12:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:28 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
Henniker
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Keene
31.5 mi
00h 45m
To Boscawen
31.6 mi
00h 45m

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
59°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.4 mi · 8 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 4, US 3: Penacook, Boscawen

    1.3 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward King Street

    45 m · 2 sec · King Street

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto King Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · King Street

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward King Street

    35 m · 2 sec · King Street

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto King Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · King Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto The Acre

    34 m · 5 sec · The Acre

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · The Acre

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Franklin Pierce Highway
27.8 mi · 44%
Route 9
11.8 mi · 19%
Styles Bridges Highway
6.41 mi · 10%
Keene Road
5.73 mi · 9%
King Street
2.84 mi · 4%
West Main Street
1.88 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Franklin Pierce Highway

Turn straight onto Franklin Pierce Highway

16.3 mi · 00h 22m

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.8 mi
42.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Henniker
00h 45m from Keene
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Keene and Mostly Cloudy near Boscawen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 63.1 miles (101.6 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Henniker is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.5 miles from Keene and 31.6 miles from Boscawen.

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

The direct path is about 42.3 miles (68.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 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 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.80 one way or $17.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Henniker

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

24 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

36 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

37 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Nashua, NH

50 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Keene and Boscawen. Straight-line distance: 42.34 mi (68.14 km).

Keene

#1 Keene

City in New Hampshire, United States

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

#2 Boscawen

Town in New Hampshire

Population4,097
Coordinates43.3150800, -71.6209100
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: Keene (-72.27814, 42.93369)
End: Boscawen (-71.62091, 43.31508)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.23 gal
8.43 L · about $8.80
Round trip
$17.59
4.46 gal · 16.86 L
Estimated CO2
19.8 kg one way
Round trip: 39.6 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.80 $17.59
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.94 $19.88
Premium $4.86 $10.83 $21.67
Diesel $6.00 $13.37 $26.75

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 Boscawen. The current time is 10:50:12.

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.