How far is Keene, NH from Groveton, NH?

The driving distance from Keene, NH to Groveton, NH is about 157.3 miles (253.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121.2 miles (195.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
157.31 mi
03h 19m
Flight
121.24 mi
195.11 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.24 mi
Kilometers
195.11 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.31 mi
Kilometers
253.17 km
Drive Time
03h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Groveton
Sun, Nov 8, 2:54 AM EST
Return by in Keene
Sun, Nov 8, 6:13 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Keene
2026-11-07T23:34
Arrive Groveton
Sun, Nov 8, 2:54 AM EST
Route Timing
03h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:20 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Keene
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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
Orford
NH

Town in New Hampshire, United States

From Keene
78.5 mi
01h 39m
To Groveton
78.8 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
38°F
Tonight

Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 7:00 PM EST
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
49°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 15 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Central Square

    68 m · 7 sec · Central Square

  4. 4

    Continue on Central Square

    42 m · 3 sec · Central Square

  5. 5

    Continue on Central Square

    35 m · 6 sec · Central Square

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    1457 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Route 9

    1337 ft · 21 sec · Route 9

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    15.7 mi · 18 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Winnell Street

    655 ft · 9 sec · Winnell Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Vermont Route 123

    1353 ft · 20 sec · Vermont Route 123

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Vermont Route 123

    110 m · 7 sec · Vermont Route 123

  13. 13

    Continue on U.S. Route 5

    1.1 km · 47 sec · U.S. Route 5

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Westminster Street

    1 km · 50 sec · Westminster Street

  15. 15

    Take the exit right

    1746 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    99.1 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 South: Littleton New Hampshire

    2118 ft · 37 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward VT 18: Saint Johnsbury, Lower Waterford

    1095 ft · 31 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 18

    3099 ft · 42 sec · Vermont Route 18

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto U.S. Route 2 East

    3.1 mi · 5 min · U.S. Route 2 East

  22. 22

    Continue on West Main Street

    4.3 mi · 7 min · West Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on North Concord Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · North Concord Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Miles Pond Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Miles Pond Road

  25. 25

    Continue on East Concord Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Concord Road

  26. 26

    Continue on West Lunenburg Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · West Lunenburg Road

  27. 27

    Continue on West Main Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Lancaster Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Lancaster Road

  29. 29

    Continue on U.S. Route 2

    1.1 mi · 2 min · U.S. Route 2

  30. 30

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Bridge Street

  31. 31

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Main Street

    52 m · 5 sec · North Main Street

  32. 32

    Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street

    5.2 mi · 8 min · North Main Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Lancaster Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lancaster Road

  34. 34

    Continue on Main Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  35. 35

    Continue on Main Street

    592 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
36 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westminster Street
100 mi · 64%
Route 9
15.9 mi · 10%
West Main Street
6.52 mi · 4%
North Main Street
5.22 mi · 3%
Lancaster Road
4.09 mi · 3%
West Lunenburg Road
3.95 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Westminster Street

Merge slight left

99.1 mi · 01h 55m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.1 mi
121.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Orford
01h 39m from Keene
Leave By
10:20 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Keene and Chance Light Rain near Groveton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 157.3 miles (253.2 km) and usually takes 03h 19m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Orford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.5 miles from Keene and 78.8 miles from Groveton.

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

The direct path is about 121.2 miles (195.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:20 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.88 one way or $45.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Keene and Chance Light Rain near Groveton.

Stop Ideas Near Orford

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

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

RAIL

White River Junction

32 mi away
102 Railroad Row
BUS

Lincoln, New Hampshire

40 mi away
Main and Franklin Sts.
BUS

Plymouth, New Hampshire

40 mi away
83 Main St.
RAIL

Randolph station

42 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Keene and Groveton. Straight-line distance: 121.24 mi (195.11 km).

Keene

#1 Keene

City in New Hampshire, United States

Population22,699
Coordinates42.9336900, -72.2781400
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
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#2 Groveton

Groveton is a place in New Hampshire, United States.

Population0
Coordinates44.5986700, -71.5112000
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Start: Keene (-72.27814, 42.93369)
End: Groveton (-71.5112, 44.59867)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 253 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.55 gal
21.01 L · about $22.88
Round trip
$45.75
11.1 gal · 42.02 L
Estimated CO2
49.3 kg one way
Round trip: 98.6 kg / 217 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.12 $22.88 $45.75
Mid-grade $4.74 $26.28 $52.57
Premium $5.20 $28.85 $57.70
Diesel $6.29 $34.90 $69.81

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Keene and Groveton. The current time is 23:34:22.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.