How far is Keene, NH from Bow, NH?
The driving distance from Keene, NH to Bow, NH is about 52.8 miles (84.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.3 miles (63.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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.
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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 01h 16m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Keene and Bow.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Keene and Bow.
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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 right to continue on Washington Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · Washington Street
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Take the ramp slight right
599 ft · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Route 9
3.3 mi · 5 min · Route 9
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Continue on NH Route 9
1.5 mi · 3 min · NH Route 9
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Continue on Route 9
1.8 mi · 3 min · Route 9
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Continue on Franklin Pierce Highway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Franklin Pierce Highway
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Continue on Route 9
6.7 mi · 9 min · Route 9
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Continue on Keene Road
5.7 mi · 8 min · Keene Road
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Continue on West Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Turn straight onto Franklin Pierce Highway
16.3 mi · 22 min · Franklin Pierce Highway
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Merge slight left
7.6 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Bow
1489 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto Logging Hill Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Logging Hill Road
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Continue on Bow Center Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Bow Center Road
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Turn right onto Branch Londonderry Turnpike West
68 m · 17 sec · Branch Londonderry Turnpike West
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Turn sharp left onto White Rock Hill Road
51 m · 5 sec · White Rock Hill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · White Rock Hill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Keene and Bow.
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.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Keene and Partly Sunny near Bow.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Keene to Bow?
The road trip is about 52.8 miles (84.9 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?
Deering is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.3 miles from Keene and 26.4 miles from Bow.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.3 miles (63.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 3:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.34 one way or $14.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Keene and Partly Sunny near Bow.
Stop Ideas Near Deering
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 Deering.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Keene and Bow. Straight-line distance: 39.28 mi (63.22 km).
#1 Keene
City in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 22,699 |
| Coordinates | 42.9336900, -72.2781400 |
| Altitude | 148 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bow
Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 8,063 |
| Coordinates | 43.1320300, -71.5492400 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bow (-71.54924, 43.13203)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 85 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $7.34 | $14.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.29 | $16.58 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $9.04 | $18.07 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $11.15 | $22.31 |
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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