How far is Keene, NH from Hinsdale, NH?

The driving distance from Keene, NH to Hinsdale, NH is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.52 mi
00h 35m
Flight
14.67 mi
23.61 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.67 mi
Kilometers
23.61 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.52 mi
Kilometers
31.41 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hinsdale
Wed, May 13, 4:34 PM EDT
Return by in Keene
Wed, May 13, 5:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Keene
2026-05-13T15:59
Arrive Hinsdale
Wed, May 13, 4:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Keene
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Winchester
NH

Town in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States

From Keene
9.8 mi
00h 17m
To Hinsdale
9.8 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
59°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2433 ft · 1 min · West Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Island Street

    2061 ft · 58 sec · Island Street

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Winchester Street

    28 m · 3 sec · Winchester Street

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Winchester Street

    805 ft · 23 sec · Winchester Street

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Winchester Street Roundabout

    36 m · 3 sec · Winchester Street

  11. 11

    Exit the rotary onto Winchester Street

    719 ft · 20 sec · Winchester Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Winchester Street

    61 m · 3 sec · Winchester Street

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Winchester Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Winchester Street

  14. 14

    Continue on West Swanzey Road

    11 mi · 16 min · West Swanzey Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    2902 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto General James Reed Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · General James Reed Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Hinsdale Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Hinsdale Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Ashuelot Main Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Ashuelot Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Canal Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Canal Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    1517 ft · 44 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto River Road

    12 m · 2 sec · River Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · River Road

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
0 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
112.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Swanzey Road
11 mi · 56%
Ashuelot Main Street
2.53 mi · 13%
Winchester Street
1.17 mi · 6%
Canal Street
1.05 mi · 5%
General James Reed Highway
1.02 mi · 5%
Hinsdale Road
0.94 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

West Swanzey Road

Continue on West Swanzey Road

11 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
14.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winchester
00h 17m from Keene
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Keene and Rain Showers Likely near Hinsdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Winchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.8 miles from Keene and 9.8 miles from Hinsdale.

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

The direct path is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.72 one way or $5.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Keene and Rain Showers Likely near Hinsdale.

Stop Ideas Near Winchester

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

15 mi away
10 Vernon Rd
RAIL

John W. Olver Transit Center

27 mi away
12 Olive Street
RAIL

Bellows Falls station

41 mi away
54 Depot St
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

46 mi away
13 Railroad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Keene and Hinsdale. Straight-line distance: 14.67 mi (23.61 km).

Keene

#1 Keene

City in New Hampshire, United States

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

#2 Hinsdale

Town in Cheshire County, New Hampshire

Population3,906
Coordinates42.7861900, -72.4864800
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Start: Keene (-72.27814, 42.93369)
End: Hinsdale (-72.48648, 42.78619)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.69 gal
2.61 L · about $2.72
Round trip
$5.44
1.38 gal · 5.22 L
Estimated CO2
6.1 kg one way
Round trip: 12.3 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.72 $5.44
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.08 $6.15
Premium $4.86 $3.35 $6.70
Diesel $6.00 $4.14 $8.28

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Keene and Hinsdale. The current time is 15:59:26.

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.