How far is Keene, NH from Bradford, NH?

The driving distance from Keene, NH to Bradford, NH is about 43.6 miles (70.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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
43.56 mi
01h 07m
Flight
28.24 mi
45.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.24 mi
Kilometers
45.45 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.56 mi
Kilometers
70.1 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bradford
Wed, Apr 15, 3:46 AM EDT
Return by in Keene
Wed, Apr 15, 4:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Keene
2026-04-15T02:38
Arrive Bradford
Wed, Apr 15, 3:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:14 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
Antrim
NH

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

From Keene
21.7 mi
00h 33m
To Bradford
21.8 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
66°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.1 mi · 11 min · Franklin Pierce Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 114: Henniker, Bradford

    1156 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto State Route 114

    695 ft · 14 sec · State Route 114

  15. 15

    Continue on Bradford Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Bradford Road

  16. 16

    Continue on State Route 114

    2.8 mi · 5 min · State Route 114

  17. 17

    Continue on Henniker Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Henniker Road

  18. 18

    Turn left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    118 m · 15 sec · West Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Church Street

    61 m · 9 sec · Church Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Route 9
11.8 mi · 27%
Franklin Pierce Highway
11.4 mi · 26%
Keene Road
5.73 mi · 13%
State Route 114
2.97 mi · 7%
Bradford Road
2.93 mi · 7%
Henniker Road
2.63 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Franklin Pierce Highway

Turn straight onto Franklin Pierce Highway

8.12 mi · 00h 11m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
28.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Antrim
00h 33m from Keene
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Keene and Chance Rain Showers near Bradford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 43.6 miles (70.1 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Antrim is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.7 miles from Keene and 21.8 miles from Bradford.

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

The direct path is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.08 one way or $12.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Keene and Chance Rain Showers near Bradford.

Stop Ideas Near Antrim

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

38 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

39 mi away
119 Canal St.
RAIL

Bellows Falls station

43 mi away
54 Depot St
BUS

Nashua, NH

44 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Keene and Bradford. Straight-line distance: 28.24 mi (45.45 km).

Keene

#1 Keene

City in New Hampshire, United States

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

#2 Bradford

Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire

Population1,739
Coordinates43.2700800, -71.9600800
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Start: Keene (-72.27814, 42.93369)
End: Bradford (-71.96008, 43.27008)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.54 gal
5.82 L · about $6.08
Round trip
$12.15
3.08 gal · 11.64 L
Estimated CO2
13.7 kg one way
Round trip: 27.4 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.08 $12.15
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.86 $13.73
Premium $4.86 $7.48 $14.96
Diesel $6.00 $9.24 $18.47

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 Bradford. The current time is 02:38:16.

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.