How far is Keene, NH from Center Harbor, NH?

The driving distance from Keene, NH to Center Harbor, NH is about 98.1 miles (157.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.5 miles (108.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m 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
98.12 mi
02h 15m
Flight
67.57 mi
108.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.57 mi
Kilometers
108.74 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.12 mi
Kilometers
157.91 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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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 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Center Harbor
Sat, Apr 18, 10:11 PM EDT
Return by in Keene
Sun, Apr 19, 12:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Keene
2026-04-18T19:55
Arrive Center Harbor
Sat, Apr 18, 10:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:58 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
Concord
NH

The capital of New Hampshire.

From Keene
49 mi
01h 07m
To Center Harbor
49.1 mi
01h 07m

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 Center Harbor.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Keene and Center Harbor.

  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

    16.7 mi · 19 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Sen Styles Bridges Highway

    1.2 km · 47 sec · Sen Styles Bridges Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    13.2 mi · 14 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 104, NH 132: Meredith, New Hampton

    1867 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Turn right

    4.7 mi · 7 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Daniel Webster Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto NH 25 East

    42 m · 7 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Winnipesaukee Street

    733 ft · 12 sec · Winnipesaukee Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Whittier Street

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Whittier Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Whittier Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Whittier Highway

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Bean Road

    3 m · 1 sec · Bean Road

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bean Road

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Styles Bridges Highway
30 mi · 31%
Franklin Pierce Highway
27.8 mi · 28%
Route 9
11.8 mi · 12%
Keene Road
5.73 mi · 6%
NH 104
3.9 mi · 4%
Whittier Street
3.06 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Styles Bridges Highway

Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

16.7 mi · 00h 19m

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
02h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.6 mi
67.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Concord
01h 07m from Keene
Leave By
1:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Keene and Mostly Cloudy near Center Harbor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Keene to Center Harbor?

The road trip is about 98.1 miles (157.9 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?

Concord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49 miles from Keene and 49.1 miles from Center Harbor.

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

The direct path is about 67.5 miles (108.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.6 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 1:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.65 one way or $27.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Concord

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

25 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

27 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

46 mi away
325 Route 104

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Keene and Center Harbor. Straight-line distance: 67.57 mi (108.74 km).

Keene

#1 Keene

City in New Hampshire, United States

Population22,699
Coordinates42.9336900, -72.2781400
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
Center Harbor

#2 Center Harbor

Town in New Hampshire

Population1,097
Coordinates43.7098000, -71.4603500
Altitude159
CountryUnited States
Start: Keene (-72.27814, 42.93369)
End: Center Harbor (-71.46035, 43.7098)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 158 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.46 gal
13.11 L · about $13.65
Round trip
$27.30
6.92 gal · 26.22 L
Estimated CO2
30.7 kg one way
Round trip: 61.5 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $13.65 $27.30
Mid-grade $4.46 $15.42 $30.84
Premium $4.86 $16.81 $33.62
Diesel $6.00 $20.75 $41.50

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 Center Harbor. The current time is 19:55:46.

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.