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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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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.
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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
2433 ft · 1 min · West Street
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Turn left onto Island Street
2061 ft · 58 sec · Island Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Winchester Street
28 m · 3 sec · Winchester Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Winchester Street
805 ft · 23 sec · Winchester Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Winchester Street Roundabout
36 m · 3 sec · Winchester Street
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Exit the rotary onto Winchester Street
719 ft · 20 sec · Winchester Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Winchester Street
61 m · 3 sec · Winchester Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Winchester Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Winchester Street
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Continue on West Swanzey Road
11 mi · 16 min · West Swanzey Road
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Continue on Main Street
2902 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto General James Reed Highway
1 mi · 2 min · General James Reed Highway
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Continue on Hinsdale Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Hinsdale Road
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Continue on Ashuelot Main Street
2.5 mi · 5 min · Ashuelot Main Street
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Continue on Canal Street
1 mi · 2 min · Canal Street
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Continue on Main Street
1517 ft · 44 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto River Road
12 m · 2 sec · River Road
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Winchester.
Union Station
John W. Olver Transit Center
Bellows Falls station
Amherst, Massachusetts
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Keene and Hinsdale. Straight-line distance: 14.67 mi (23.61 km).
#1 Keene
City in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 22,699 |
| Coordinates | 42.9336900, -72.2781400 |
| Altitude | 148 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hinsdale
Town in Cheshire County, New Hampshire
| Population | 3,906 |
| Coordinates | 42.7861900, -72.4864800 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hinsdale (-72.48648, 42.78619)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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