How far is Keene, NH from Farmington, NH?

The driving distance from Keene, NH to Farmington, NH is about 85.6 miles (137.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.8 miles (110.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 28m 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
85.61 mi
02h 14m
Flight
68.78 mi
110.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.78 mi
Kilometers
110.69 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.61 mi
Kilometers
137.77 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmington
Fri, May 1, 8:19 AM EDT
Return by in Keene
Fri, May 1, 10:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Keene
2026-05-01T06:05
Arrive Farmington
Fri, May 1, 8:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:02 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
Hopkinton
NH

Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire

From Keene
42.8 mi
01h 07m
To Farmington
42.9 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
54°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Keene and Farmington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2718 ft · 42 sec · Styles Bridges Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 393 East, US 4 East, US 202 East: Loudon, Portsmouth

    2452 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  21. 21

    Continue on Loudon Road

    904 ft · 17 sec · Loudon Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Dover Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Dover Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Suncook Valley Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Suncook Valley Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Suncook Valley Highway

    1440 ft · 31 sec · Suncook Valley Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Suncook Valley Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Suncook Valley Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Suncook Valley Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Suncook Valley Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on Suncook Valley Road

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Suncook Valley Road

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Prospect Mountain Road

    3.1 mi · 8 min · Prospect Mountain Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Ridge Road

    4.5 mi · 10 min · Ridge Road

  31. 31

    At the end of the road, turn right onto NH Route 11

    1052 ft · 19 sec · NH Route 11

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Central Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Central Street

  33. 33

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    19 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Franklin Pierce Highway
27.8 mi · 33%
Suncook Valley Road
12.2 mi · 14%
Route 9
11.8 mi · 14%
Keene Road
5.73 mi · 7%
I 393 East
4.85 mi · 6%
Ridge Road
4.46 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Franklin Pierce Highway

Turn straight onto Franklin Pierce Highway

16.3 mi · 00h 22m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.8 mi
68.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hopkinton
01h 07m from Keene
Leave By
2:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Keene and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Farmington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 85.6 miles (137.8 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?

Hopkinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.8 miles from Keene and 42.9 miles from Farmington.

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

The direct path is about 68.8 miles (110.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.91 one way or $23.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Keene and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Farmington.

Stop Ideas Near Hopkinton

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

12 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

28 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

30 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Nashua, NH

47 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Keene and Farmington. Straight-line distance: 68.78 mi (110.69 km).

Keene

#1 Keene

City in New Hampshire, United States

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

#2 Farmington

Town in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

Population6,951
Coordinates43.3898000, -71.0650600
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Start: Keene (-72.27814, 42.93369)
End: Farmington (-71.06506, 43.3898)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.02 gal
11.43 L · about $11.91
Round trip
$23.83
6.04 gal · 22.86 L
Estimated CO2
26.8 kg one way
Round trip: 53.7 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.91 $23.83
Mid-grade $4.46 $13.46 $26.92
Premium $4.86 $14.67 $29.34
Diesel $6.00 $18.11 $36.22

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Keene and Farmington. The current time is 06:05:23.

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.