How far is Keene, NH from Franconia, NH?
The driving distance from Keene, NH to Franconia, NH is about 125.3 miles (201.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 93.2 miles (150 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 22m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Keene and Franconia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Keene and Franconia.
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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
1.1 km · 47 sec · U.S. Route 5
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Turn left onto Westminster Street
1 km · 50 sec · Westminster Street
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Take the exit right
1746 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
81.2 mi · 1 hr 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 302: Wells River, Woodsville New Hampshire
774 ft · 21 sec
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Turn right onto U.S. Route 302
2.2 mi · 3 min · U.S. Route 302
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Continue on Mill Street
2136 ft · 36 sec · Mill Street
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Continue on Mill Street
59 m · 9 sec · Mill Street
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Turn right onto Main Street North
588 ft · 15 sec · Main Street North
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Turn left onto Railroad Street
1506 ft · 42 sec · Railroad Street
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Continue on Central Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Central Street
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Turn left onto Dartmouth College Road
1.1 km · 59 sec · Dartmouth College Road
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Continue on Rum Hill Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Rum Hill Road
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Continue on Lisbon Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Lisbon Road
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Continue on West End Road
2842 ft · 48 sec · West End Road
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Continue on Dartmouth College Road
2622 ft · 44 sec · Dartmouth College Road
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Continue on South Main Street
2.8 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Sugar Hill Road
4.8 mi · 8 min · Sugar Hill Road
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Continue on Route 117
1.3 mi · 3 min · Route 117
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Continue on Sugar Hill Road
2 mi · 4 min · Sugar Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
2505 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Easton Road
27 m · 3 sec · Easton Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Easton Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Keene and Franconia.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Westminster Street
Merge slight left
81.2 mi · 01h 34m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Keene and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain Showers near Franconia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Keene to Franconia?
The road trip is about 125.3 miles (201.7 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?
Hanover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.6 miles from Keene and 62.7 miles from Franconia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 93.2 miles (150 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.1 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 1:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.44 one way or $34.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Keene and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain Showers near Franconia.
Stop Ideas Near Hanover
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 Hanover.
White River Junction
Windsor station
Claremont
Randolph station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Keene and Franconia. Straight-line distance: 93.22 mi (150.02 km).
#1 Keene
City in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 22,699 |
| Coordinates | 42.9336900, -72.2781400 |
| Altitude | 148 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Franconia
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 1,116 |
| Coordinates | 44.2270100, -71.7478600 |
| Altitude | 285 |
| Country | United States |
End: Franconia (-71.74786, 44.22701)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 202 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
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 | $17.44 | $34.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $19.70 | $39.40 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $21.47 | $42.94 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $26.51 | $53.01 |
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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