How far is Keene, NH from Charlestown, NH?
The driving distance from Keene, NH to Charlestown, NH is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Town in New Hampshire, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Keene and Charlestown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Keene and Charlestown.
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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
42 m · 3 sec · Central Square
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Continue on Central Square
35 m · 6 sec · Central Square
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Turn right onto West Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West Street
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Take the ramp right
1457 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Route 9
1337 ft · 21 sec · Route 9
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Keep slight left
15.7 mi · 18 min
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Turn left onto Winnell Street
655 ft · 9 sec · Winnell Street
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Continue on Vermont Route 123
1353 ft · 20 sec · Vermont Route 123
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Vermont Route 123
110 m · 7 sec · Vermont Route 123
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Continue on U.S. Route 5
3 mi · 4 min · U.S. Route 5
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Continue on Westminster Street
1295 ft · 22 sec · Westminster Street
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Continue on Westminster Street
2279 ft · 38 sec · Westminster Street
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Continue on Rockingham Street
1655 ft · 59 sec · Rockingham Street
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Turn right onto Arch Bridge
800 ft · 26 sec · Arch Bridge
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Continue on Church Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · Church Street
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Continue on Bellows Falls Road
5 mi · 9 min · Bellows Falls Road
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Continue on Main Street
3198 ft · 55 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Sullivan Street
75 m · 7 sec · Sullivan Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sullivan Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Keene and Charlestown.
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.
Route 9
Keep slight left
15.7 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Keene and Mostly Sunny near Charlestown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Keene to Charlestown?
The road trip is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Walpole is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from Keene and 14.5 miles from Charlestown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.02 one way or $8.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Keene and Mostly Sunny near Charlestown.
Stop Ideas Near Walpole
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 Walpole.
Bellows Falls station
Union Station
Claremont
Okemo, Vermont
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Keene and Charlestown. Straight-line distance: 22.33 mi (35.94 km).
#1 Keene
City in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 22,699 |
| Coordinates | 42.9336900, -72.2781400 |
| Altitude | 148 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Charlestown
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 5,032 |
| Coordinates | 43.2386900, -72.4245300 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| Country | United States |
End: Charlestown (-72.42453, 43.23869)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.02 | $8.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.55 | $9.09 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.96 | $9.91 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $6.12 | $12.23 |
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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