How far is Keene, NH from Danbury, NH?
The driving distance from Keene, NH to Danbury, NH is about 61.1 miles (98.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46 miles (74 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in New Hampshire, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Frost then Sunny
Areas Of Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Keene and Danbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Keene and Danbury.
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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 right to continue on Washington Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · Washington Street
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Take the ramp slight right
599 ft · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Route 9
1 mi · 2 min · Route 9
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Turn left onto State Route 10
1.9 mi · 3 min · State Route 10
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Continue on Route 10
4.4 mi · 7 min · Route 10
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Turn straight onto State Route 10
2.7 mi · 4 min · State Route 10
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Continue on Gilsum Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · Gilsum Road
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Continue on State Route 10
1 mi · 2 min · State Route 10
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Continue on Route 10
3.1 mi · 6 min · Route 10
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Continue on NH Route 10
9.4 mi · 15 min · NH Route 10
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Continue on Mill Village Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · Mill Village Road
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Turn right onto Brook Road
5.4 mi · 13 min · Brook Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 103
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Route 103
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 103
76 m · 6 sec · State Route 103
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Exit the rotary onto State Route 103
2.4 mi · 4 min · State Route 103
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Turn left onto State Route 103A
2.3 mi · 4 min · State Route 103A
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Continue on Poor Hill Farm Road
1 mi · 2 min · Poor Hill Farm Road
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Continue on State Route 103A
1.7 mi · 3 min · State Route 103A
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Turn right onto King Hill Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · King Hill Road
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Continue on State Route 11
2488 ft · 33 sec · State Route 11
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Continue on Andover Road
6.4 mi · 10 min · Andover Road
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Turn left onto U.S. Route 4
7 mi · 12 min · U.S. Route 4
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Turn slight right onto NH 104 East
42 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Ragged Mountain Highway
52 m · 4 sec · Ragged Mountain Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ragged Mountain Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Keene and Danbury.
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 10
Continue on NH Route 10
9.38 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Areas Of Frost then Sunny leaving Keene and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Danbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Keene to Danbury?
The road trip is about 61.1 miles (98.3 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?
Goshen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.5 miles from Keene and 30.6 miles from Danbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46 miles (74 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 2:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.52 one way or $17.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Sunny around Keene and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Danbury.
Stop Ideas Near Goshen
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 Goshen.
Claremont
Windsor station
Bellows Falls station
White River Junction
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Keene and Danbury. Straight-line distance: 45.96 mi (73.96 km).
#1 Keene
City in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 22,699 |
| Coordinates | 42.9336900, -72.2781400 |
| Altitude | 148 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Danbury
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 1,236 |
| Coordinates | 43.5256300, -71.8617500 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
End: Danbury (-71.86175, 43.52563)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 98 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $8.52 | $17.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $9.63 | $19.25 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $10.49 | $20.99 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $12.95 | $25.91 |
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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