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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.07 mi
00h 42m
Flight
22.33 mi
35.94 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.33 mi
Kilometers
35.94 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.07 mi
Kilometers
46.78 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Charlestown
Sat, May 2, 11:26 AM EDT
Return by in Keene
Sat, May 2, 12:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Keene
2026-05-02T10:43
Arrive Charlestown
Sat, May 2, 11:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Keene
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Walpole
NH

Town in New Hampshire, United States

From Keene
14.5 mi
00h 21m
To Charlestown
14.5 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
52°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

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.

  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

    42 m · 3 sec · Central Square

  5. 5

    Continue on Central Square

    35 m · 6 sec · Central Square

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    1457 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Route 9

    1337 ft · 21 sec · Route 9

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    15.7 mi · 18 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Winnell Street

    655 ft · 9 sec · Winnell Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Vermont Route 123

    1353 ft · 20 sec · Vermont Route 123

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Vermont Route 123

    110 m · 7 sec · Vermont Route 123

  13. 13

    Continue on U.S. Route 5

    3 mi · 4 min · U.S. Route 5

  14. 14

    Continue on Westminster Street

    1295 ft · 22 sec · Westminster Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Westminster Street

    2279 ft · 38 sec · Westminster Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Rockingham Street

    1655 ft · 59 sec · Rockingham Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Arch Bridge

    800 ft · 26 sec · Arch Bridge

  18. 18

    Continue on Church Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Church Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Bellows Falls Road

    5 mi · 9 min · Bellows Falls Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    3198 ft · 55 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Sullivan Street

    75 m · 7 sec · Sullivan Street

  22. 22

    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.

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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
75.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Route 9
15.9 mi · 55%
Bellows Falls Road
4.96 mi · 17%
U.S. Route 5
3.01 mi · 10%
Church Street
1.6 mi · 6%
West Street
1.2 mi · 4%
Westminster Street
0.68 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
22.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Walpole
00h 21m from Keene
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Bellows Falls station

6 mi away
54 Depot St
RAIL

Union Station

29 mi away
10 Vernon Rd
RAIL

Claremont

32 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.
BUS

Okemo, Vermont

42 mi away
77 Okemo Ridge Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Keene and Charlestown. Straight-line distance: 22.33 mi (35.94 km).

Keene

#1 Keene

City in New Hampshire, United States

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

#2 Charlestown

Town in New Hampshire

Population5,032
Coordinates43.2386900, -72.4245300
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Start: Keene (-72.27814, 42.93369)
End: Charlestown (-72.42453, 43.23869)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.02 gal
3.88 L · about $4.02
Round trip
$8.05
2.04 gal · 7.76 L
Estimated CO2
9.1 kg one way
Round trip: 18.1 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New Hampshire · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Keene and Charlestown. The current time is 10:43:59.

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.