How far is Keene, NH from Hanover, NH?
The driving distance from Keene, NH to Hanover, NH is about 66.1 miles (106.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.1 miles (85.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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 01h 19m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in New Hampshire
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Keene and Hanover.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Keene and Hanover.
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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
45.6 mi · 53 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VT 10A: Norwich, Hanover New Hampshire
1290 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
1511 ft · 32 sec · Main Street
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Continue on West Wheelock Street
2969 ft · 60 sec · West Wheelock Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Wheelock Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Keene and Hanover.
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.
Westminster Street
Merge slight left
45.6 mi · 00h 53m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Keene and Partly Sunny near Hanover.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Keene to Hanover?
The road trip is about 66.1 miles (106.3 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?
Charlestown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.1 miles from Keene and 33.1 miles from Hanover.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.1 miles (85.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 3:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.19 one way or $18.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Keene and Partly Sunny near Hanover.
Stop Ideas Near Charlestown
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 Charlestown.
Bellows Falls station
Claremont
Windsor station
Okemo, Vermont
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Keene and Hanover. Straight-line distance: 53.11 mi (85.47 km).
#1 Keene
City in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 22,699 |
| Coordinates | 42.9336900, -72.2781400 |
| Altitude | 148 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hanover
Town in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 11,555 |
| Coordinates | 43.7022900, -72.2895400 |
| Altitude | 162 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hanover (-72.28954, 43.70229)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 106 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $9.19 | $18.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $10.38 | $20.77 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $11.32 | $22.64 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $13.97 | $27.95 |
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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