How far is Keene, NH from Hill, NH?

The driving distance from Keene, NH to Hill, NH is about 70.2 miles (113 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.1 miles (80.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 07m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
70.23 mi
02h 03m
Flight
50.09 mi
80.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.09 mi
Kilometers
80.62 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.23 mi
Kilometers
113.02 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hill
Sat, Apr 18, 8:33 PM EDT
Return by in Keene
Sat, Apr 18, 10:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Keene
2026-04-18T18:29
Arrive Hill
Sat, Apr 18, 8:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:22 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
35.1 mi
01h 01m
To Hill
35.2 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12.2 mi · 17 min · Franklin Pierce Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Maple Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Maple Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Maple Street

    1991 ft · 57 sec · Maple Street

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Maple Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Maple Street

  16. 16

    Take the ramp left

    1064 ft · 26 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 103: Davisville

    1773 ft · 44 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto State Route 103

    1.3 km · 2 min · State Route 103

  20. 20

    Turn sharp left onto State Route 127

    3245 ft · 1 min · State Route 127

  21. 21

    Continue on Battle Street

    7.6 mi · 16 min · Battle Street

  22. 22

    Continue on South Road

    2.6 mi · 7 min · South Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Franklin Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Franklin Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Salisbury Road

    3.4 mi · 7 min · Salisbury Road

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old South Main Street

    1244 ft · 41 sec · Old South Main Street

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  27. 27

    Continue on North Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Hill Road

    5.2 mi · 13 min · Hill Road

  29. 29

    Continue on State Route 3A

    3278 ft · 1 min · State Route 3A

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Crescent Street

    118 m · 22 sec · Crescent Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Pine Street

    539 ft · 31 sec · Pine Street

  32. 32

    Turn sharp left onto New Chester Road

    12 m · 2 sec · New Chester Road

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · New Chester Road

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Franklin Pierce Highway
15.5 mi · 22%
Route 9
11.8 mi · 17%
Battle Street
7.63 mi · 11%
Maple Street
6.87 mi · 10%
Keene Road
5.73 mi · 8%
Hill Road
5.24 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Franklin Pierce Highway

Turn straight onto Franklin Pierce Highway

12.2 mi · 00h 17m

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
02h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.1 mi
50.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Henniker
01h 01m from Keene
Leave By
2:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Keene and Mostly Cloudy near Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 70.2 miles (113 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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 35.1 miles from Keene and 35.2 miles from Hill.

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

The direct path is about 50.1 miles (80.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 2:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.78 one way or $19.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Keene and Mostly Cloudy near Hill.

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 Hill. Straight-line distance: 50.09 mi (80.62 km).

Keene

#1 Keene

City in New Hampshire, United States

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

#2 Hill

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population1,115
Coordinates43.5242400, -71.7009100
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Start: Keene (-72.27814, 42.93369)
End: Hill (-71.70091, 43.52424)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.48 gal
9.38 L · about $9.78
Round trip
$19.57
4.96 gal · 18.76 L
Estimated CO2
22 kg one way
Round trip: 44.1 kg / 97 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.78 $19.57
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.05 $22.11
Premium $4.86 $12.05 $24.10
Diesel $6.00 $14.87 $29.75

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Keene and Hill. The current time is 18:29:34.

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.