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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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 01h 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Cheshire 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 Brookline.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Keene and Brookline.
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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
76 m · 7 sec · Central Square
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Continue on Main Street
1864 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
38 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Monadnock Highway
1630 ft · 21 sec · Monadnock Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Monadnock Highway
27 m · 1 sec · Monadnock Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Monadnock Highway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Monadnock Highway
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Continue on NH Route 12
1.5 mi · 2 min · NH Route 12
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Continue on North Main Street
2.6 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Merge slight left onto Central Square
578 ft · 8 sec · Central Square
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Keep slight right to continue on South Main Street
1106 ft · 14 sec · South Main Street
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Turn straight onto Fitzwilliam Road
1.2 mi · 1 min · Fitzwilliam Road
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Continue on NH Route 12 North
2.4 mi · 3 min · NH Route 12 North
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Turn left onto NH Route 119 East
9.4 mi · 16 min · NH Route 119 East
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Continue on Route 119
3 mi · 4 min · Route 119
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Continue on Rindge State Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Rindge State Road
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Continue on West State Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · West State Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Turnpike Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Turnpike Road
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Continue on Turnpike Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Turnpike Road
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Continue on Ashby Road
2906 ft · 1 min · Ashby Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
3.2 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto School Street
144 m · 8 sec · School Street
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Continue on Highland Street
111 m · 6 sec · Highland Street
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Turn straight onto Brookline Street
2323 ft · 39 sec · Brookline Street
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Continue on Brookline Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Brookline Road
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Continue on Route 13
2 mi · 3 min · Route 13
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Turn right onto Bond Street
1059 ft · 47 sec · Bond Street
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Turn right onto Meetinghouse Hill Road
58 m · 5 sec · Meetinghouse Hill Road
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Turn straight onto Main Street
573 ft · 17 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Steam Mill Hill Road
843 ft · 29 sec · Steam Mill Hill Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Steam Mill Hill Road
3 m · 1 sec · Steam Mill Hill Road
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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.
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.
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.
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 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.
City Hall - Internet Backbone Point
Peterborough Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rindge.
Nashua, NH
Union Station
John W. Olver Transit Center
Manchester, New Hampshire
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Keene and Brookline. Straight-line distance: 34.29 mi (55.18 km).
#1 Keene
City in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 22,699 |
| Coordinates | 42.9336900, -72.2781400 |
| Altitude | 148 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brookline
Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 5,495 |
| Coordinates | 42.7348100, -71.6581300 |
| Altitude | 88 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brookline (-71.65813, 42.73481)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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