How far is Keene, NH from Freedom, NH?
The driving distance from Keene, NH to Freedom, NH is about 115 miles (185 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.1 miles (140.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 52m 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 56m.
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.
Human settlement in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Keene and Freedom.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Keene and Freedom.
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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
3.3 mi · 5 min · Route 9
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Continue on NH Route 9
1.5 mi · 3 min · NH Route 9
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Continue on Route 9
1.8 mi · 3 min · Route 9
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Continue on Franklin Pierce Highway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Franklin Pierce Highway
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Continue on Route 9
6.7 mi · 9 min · Route 9
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Continue on Keene Road
5.7 mi · 8 min · Keene Road
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Continue on West Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Turn straight onto Franklin Pierce Highway
16.3 mi · 22 min · Franklin Pierce Highway
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Merge slight left
8.3 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto Route 3-A
1701 ft · 41 sec · Route 3-A
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Continue on South Main Street
128 m · 10 sec · South Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 North
2524 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike
1.7 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike
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Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
2718 ft · 42 sec · Styles Bridges Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 393 East, US 4 East, US 202 East: Loudon, Portsmouth
2452 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
4.4 mi · 6 min
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Continue on Loudon Road
904 ft · 17 sec · Loudon Road
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Continue on Dover Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Dover Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
2.5 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Suncook Valley Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · Suncook Valley Road
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Continue on Suncook Valley Highway
1440 ft · 31 sec · Suncook Valley Highway
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Continue on Suncook Valley Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Suncook Valley Road
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Continue on Suncook Valley Highway
1.5 km · 2 min · Suncook Valley Highway
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Continue on Suncook Valley Road
11.7 mi · 18 min · Suncook Valley Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
922 ft · 26 sec
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Exit the roundabout
11.3 mi · 19 min
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Turn right onto Center Street
9.1 mi · 13 min · Center Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Center Street
30 m · 2 sec · Center Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Center Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Center Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto White Mountain Highway
4 mi · 6 min · White Mountain Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1337 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto Ossipee Trail
5.3 mi · 8 min · Ossipee Trail
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Turn left onto Green Mountain Road
1407 ft · 34 sec · Green Mountain Road
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Continue on Eaton Road
2639 ft · 1 min · Eaton Road
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Turn right onto Freedom Village Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Freedom Village Road
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Turn slight left
51 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight left onto Elm Street
958 ft · 27 sec · Elm Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Elm Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Keene and Freedom.
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.
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.
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 Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Freedom.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Keene to Freedom?
The road trip is about 115 miles (185 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?
Chichester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.4 miles from Keene and 57.5 miles from Freedom.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.1 miles (140.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.9 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 12:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.02 one way or $32.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Keene and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Freedom.
Stop Ideas Near Chichester
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 Chichester.
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Durham–UNH station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Keene and Freedom. Straight-line distance: 87.06 mi (140.11 km).
#1 Keene
City in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 22,699 |
| Coordinates | 42.9336900, -72.2781400 |
| Altitude | 148 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Freedom
Town located in Carroll County, New Hampshire
| Population | 1,593 |
| Coordinates | 43.8123000, -71.0356200 |
| Altitude | 135 |
| Country | United States |
End: Freedom (-71.03562, 43.8123)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 185 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 26m |
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 | $16.02 | $32.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $18.10 | $36.19 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $19.72 | $39.45 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $24.35 | $48.70 |
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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