How far is Keene, NH from Claremont, NH?

The driving distance from Keene, NH to Claremont, NH is about 40.2 miles (64.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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
40.19 mi
00h 55m
Flight
30.81 mi
49.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.81 mi
Kilometers
49.58 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.19 mi
Kilometers
64.68 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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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 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Claremont
Sat, May 2, 4:02 PM EDT
Return by in Keene
Sat, May 2, 4:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Keene
2026-05-02T15:07
Arrive Claremont
Sat, May 2, 4:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 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
Langdon
NH

Town

From Keene
23.2 mi
00h 27m
To Claremont
17 mi
00h 27m

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
53°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 Claremont.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.1 km · 47 sec · U.S. Route 5

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Westminster Street

    1 km · 50 sec · Westminster Street

  15. 15

    Take the exit right

    1746 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    22.3 mi · 26 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 131: Ascutney, Windsor

    890 ft · 22 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Vermont Route 131

    2016 ft · 26 sec · Vermont Route 131

  19. 19

    Continue on Vermont Route 12

    1985 ft · 41 sec · Vermont Route 12

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Terrace Street

    123 m · 19 sec · West Terrace Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Front Street

    880 ft · 38 sec · Front Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Front Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westminster Street
23.2 mi · 58%
Route 9
15.9 mi · 40%
Main Street
3.63 mi · 9%
West Street
1.2 mi · 3%
U.S. Route 5
0.68 mi · 2%
Vermont Route 131
0.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Westminster Street

Merge slight left

22.3 mi · 00h 26m

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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
30.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Langdon
00h 27m from Keene
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Keene and Mostly Sunny near Claremont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40.2 miles (64.7 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Langdon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.2 miles from Keene and 17 miles from Claremont.

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

The direct path is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.60 one way or $11.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Keene and Mostly Sunny near Claremont.

Stop Ideas Near Langdon

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

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

RAIL

Bellows Falls station

6 mi away
54 Depot St
RAIL

Claremont

22 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.
RAIL

Windsor station

35 mi away
26 Depot Ave
BUS

Okemo, Vermont

37 mi away
77 Okemo Ridge Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Keene and Claremont. Straight-line distance: 30.81 mi (49.58 km).

Keene

#1 Keene

City in New Hampshire, United States

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

#2 Claremont

City in New Hampshire, United States

Population12,944
Coordinates43.3767400, -72.3467600
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Start: Roxbury Street (-72.278098, 42.933721)
End: Front Street (-72.34676, 43.376739)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.42 gal
5.37 L · about $5.60
Round trip
$11.20
2.84 gal · 10.74 L
Estimated CO2
12.6 kg one way
Round trip: 25.2 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.60 $11.20
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.33 $12.66
Premium $4.86 $6.90 $13.80
Diesel $6.00 $8.52 $17.03

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 Claremont. The current time is 15:07:21.

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.