How far is Keene, NH from Jaffrey, NH?

The driving distance from Keene, NH to Jaffrey, NH is about 19 miles (30.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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
18.95 mi
00h 32m
Flight
15.34 mi
24.68 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.34 mi
Kilometers
24.68 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.95 mi
Kilometers
30.49 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jaffrey
Thu, Apr 23, 1:08 AM EDT
Return by in Keene
Thu, Apr 23, 1:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Keene
2026-04-23T00:35
Arrive Jaffrey
Thu, Apr 23, 1:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Keene
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Troy
NH

Town in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States

From Keene
9.4 mi
00h 16m
To Jaffrey
9.5 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    76 m · 7 sec · Central Square

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    1864 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street

    38 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Monadnock Highway

    1630 ft · 21 sec · Monadnock Highway

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Monadnock Highway

    27 m · 1 sec · Monadnock Highway

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Monadnock Highway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Monadnock Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on NH Route 12

    1.5 mi · 2 min · NH Route 12

  12. 12

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.6 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Central Square

    578 ft · 8 sec · Central Square

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Central Square

    552 ft · 7 sec · Central Square

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Mill Street

    1710 ft · 47 sec · Mill Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Monadnock Street

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Monadnock Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Troy Road

    107 m · 14 sec · Troy Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Mountain Road

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Mountain Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Blake Street

    56 m · 9 sec · Blake Street

  21. 21

    Turn right

    27 m · 7 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
116.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mountain Road
4.41 mi · 23%
Main Street
3.92 mi · 21%
Monadnock Highway
3.45 mi · 18%
North Main Street
2.57 mi · 14%
Monadnock Street
2.33 mi · 12%
NH Route 12
1.48 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Mountain Road

Turn right onto Mountain Road

4.41 mi · 00h 08m

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 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
15.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Troy
00h 16m from Keene
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Keene and Mostly Sunny near Jaffrey.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 19 miles (30.5 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?

Troy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Keene and 9.5 miles from Jaffrey.

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

The direct path is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.64 one way or $5.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Keene and Mostly Sunny near Jaffrey.

Stop Ideas Near Troy

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

30 mi away
10 Vernon Rd
RAIL

Bellows Falls station

41 mi away
54 Depot St
RAIL

John W. Olver Transit Center

43 mi away
12 Olive Street
BUS

Nashua, NH

55 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Keene and Jaffrey. Straight-line distance: 15.34 mi (24.68 km).

Keene

#1 Keene

City in New Hampshire, United States

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

#2 Jaffrey

Town in New Hampshire

Population5,287
Coordinates42.8139700, -72.0231400
Altitude304
CountryUnited States
Start: Keene (-72.27814, 42.93369)
End: Jaffrey (-72.02314, 42.81397)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
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
0.67 gal
2.53 L · about $2.64
Round trip
$5.29
1.34 gal · 5.06 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.9 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.64 $5.29
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.99 $5.97
Premium $4.86 $3.25 $6.51
Diesel $6.00 $4.02 $8.04

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Keene and Jaffrey. The current time is 00:35:20.

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.