How far is Keene, NH from Gilmanton, NH?

The driving distance from Keene, NH to Gilmanton, NH is about 72.5 miles (116.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.2 miles (88.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
72.51 mi
01h 47m
Flight
55.15 mi
88.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.15 mi
Kilometers
88.76 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.51 mi
Kilometers
116.69 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gilmanton
Thu, Apr 23, 8:44 AM EDT
Return by in Keene
Thu, Apr 23, 10:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Keene
2026-04-23T06:56
Arrive Gilmanton
Thu, Apr 23, 8:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:54 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
Henniker
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Keene
36.2 mi
00h 53m
To Gilmanton
36.3 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 106: Laconia, Pembroke

    1304 ft · 32 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    93 m · 10 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Sheep Davis Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Sheep Davis Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Rocky Pond Road

    160 m · 8 sec · Rocky Pond Road

  25. 25

    Continue on NH Route 106

    892 ft · 16 sec · NH Route 106

  26. 26

    Continue on Rocky Pond Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Rocky Pond Road

  27. 27

    Continue on NH Route 106

    6.1 mi · 9 min · NH Route 106

  28. 28

    Continue on Rocky Pond Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Rocky Pond Road

  29. 29

    Continue on State Route 106

    2968 ft · 53 sec · State Route 106

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Allens Mill Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Allens Mill Road

  31. 31

    At the end of the road, turn right onto New Hampshire Route 140

    3003 ft · 1 min · New Hampshire Route 140

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Province Road

    22 m · 2 sec · Province Road

  33. 33

    Turn slight left onto Currier Hill Road

    76 m · 11 sec · Currier Hill Road

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Currier Hill Road

Car Route Details

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

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Franklin Pierce Highway
27.8 mi · 38%
Route 9
11.8 mi · 16%
NH Route 106
6.25 mi · 9%
Keene Road
5.73 mi · 8%
Rocky Pond Road
4.56 mi · 6%
I 393 East
3.38 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
01h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.3 mi
55.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Henniker
00h 53m from Keene
Leave By
2:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Keene and Partly Sunny near Gilmanton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 72.5 miles (116.7 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?

Henniker is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.2 miles from Keene and 36.3 miles from Gilmanton.

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

The direct path is about 55.2 miles (88.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 $10.10 one way or $20.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Keene and Partly Sunny near Gilmanton.

Stop Ideas Near Henniker

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

24 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

36 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

37 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Nashua, NH

50 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Keene and Gilmanton. Straight-line distance: 55.15 mi (88.76 km).

Keene

#1 Keene

City in New Hampshire, United States

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

#2 Gilmanton

Town in Belknap County, New Hampshire, United States

Population3,797
Coordinates43.4242500, -71.4145200
Altitude303
CountryUnited States
Start: Keene (-72.27814, 42.93369)
End: Gilmanton (-71.41452, 43.42425)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.56 gal
9.69 L · about $10.10
Round trip
$20.20
5.12 gal · 19.38 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.5 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.10 $20.20
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.41 $22.82
Premium $4.86 $12.44 $24.87
Diesel $6.00 $15.35 $30.70

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Keene and Gilmanton. The current time is 06:56:49.

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.