How far is Keene, NH from Brookline, NH?

The driving distance from Keene, NH to Brookline, NH is about 44.1 miles (71 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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
44.14 mi
01h 09m
Flight
34.29 mi
55.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.29 mi
Kilometers
55.18 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.14 mi
Kilometers
71.03 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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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 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookline
Sat, Apr 18, 10:25 AM EDT
Return by in Keene
Sat, Apr 18, 11:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Keene
2026-04-18T09:15
Arrive Brookline
Sat, Apr 18, 10:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:10 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Rindge
NH

Town in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States

From Keene
22.1 mi
00h 34m
To Brookline
22.1 mi
00h 34m

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
62°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 Brookline.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    76 m · 7 sec · Central Square

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    1864 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street

    38 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Monadnock Highway

    1630 ft · 21 sec · Monadnock Highway

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Monadnock Highway

    27 m · 1 sec · Monadnock Highway

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Monadnock Highway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Monadnock Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on NH Route 12

    1.5 mi · 2 min · NH Route 12

  12. 12

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.6 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Central Square

    578 ft · 8 sec · Central Square

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on South Main Street

    1106 ft · 14 sec · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Fitzwilliam Road

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Fitzwilliam Road

  16. 16

    Continue on NH Route 12 North

    2.4 mi · 3 min · NH Route 12 North

  17. 17

    Turn left onto NH Route 119 East

    9.4 mi · 16 min · NH Route 119 East

  18. 18

    Continue on Route 119

    3 mi · 4 min · Route 119

  19. 19

    Continue on Rindge State Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Rindge State Road

  20. 20

    Continue on West State Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · West State Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn slight left onto Turnpike Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Turnpike Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Turnpike Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Turnpike Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Ashby Road

    2906 ft · 1 min · Ashby Road

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto School Street

    144 m · 8 sec · School Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Highland Street

    111 m · 6 sec · Highland Street

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto Brookline Street

    2323 ft · 39 sec · Brookline Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Brookline Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Brookline Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Route 13

    2 mi · 3 min · Route 13

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Bond Street

    1059 ft · 47 sec · Bond Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Meetinghouse Hill Road

    58 m · 5 sec · Meetinghouse Hill Road

  33. 33

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    573 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Steam Mill Hill Road

    843 ft · 29 sec · Steam Mill Hill Road

  35. 35

    Keep slight left to continue on Steam Mill Hill Road

    3 m · 1 sec · Steam Mill Hill Road

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Steam Mill Hill Road

Car Route Details

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

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
36 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
81.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NH Route 119 East
9.36 mi · 21%
Main Street
6.49 mi · 15%
Monadnock Highway
3.45 mi · 8%
Rindge State Road
3.26 mi · 7%
Route 119
2.98 mi · 7%
Brookline Road
2.63 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

NH Route 119 East

Turn left onto NH Route 119 East

9.36 mi · 00h 16m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
34.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rindge
00h 34m from Keene
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Keene and Mostly Cloudy near Brookline.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 44.1 miles (71 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Rindge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.1 miles from Keene and 22.1 miles from Brookline.

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

The direct path is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.15 one way or $12.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Rindge

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Rindge and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rindge.

BUS

Nashua, NH

42 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Union Station

45 mi away
10 Vernon Rd
RAIL

John W. Olver Transit Center

52 mi away
12 Olive Street
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

52 mi away
119 Canal St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Keene and Brookline. Straight-line distance: 34.29 mi (55.18 km).

Keene

#1 Keene

City in New Hampshire, United States

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

#2 Brookline

Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States

Population5,495
Coordinates42.7348100, -71.6581300
Altitude88
CountryUnited States
Start: Keene (-72.27814, 42.93369)
End: Brookline (-71.65813, 42.73481)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.56 gal
5.9 L · about $6.15
Round trip
$12.31
3.12 gal · 11.8 L
Estimated CO2
13.9 kg one way
Round trip: 27.7 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.15 $12.31
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.95 $13.91
Premium $4.86 $7.58 $15.16
Diesel $6.00 $9.36 $18.71

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 Brookline. The current time is 09:15:40.

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.