How far is Keene, NH from Jefferson, NH?
The driving distance from Keene, NH to Jefferson, NH is about 145.2 miles (233.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110.2 miles (177.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 14m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New London County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Keene and Jefferson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Keene and Jefferson.
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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
81.2 mi · 1 hr 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 302: Wells River, Woodsville New Hampshire
774 ft · 21 sec
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Turn right onto U.S. Route 302
2.2 mi · 3 min · U.S. Route 302
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Continue on Mill Street
2136 ft · 36 sec · Mill Street
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Continue on Mill Street
59 m · 9 sec · Mill Street
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Turn right onto Main Street North
588 ft · 15 sec · Main Street North
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Turn left onto Railroad Street
1506 ft · 42 sec · Railroad Street
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Continue on Central Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Central Street
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Turn left onto Dartmouth College Road
1.1 km · 59 sec · Dartmouth College Road
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Continue on Rum Hill Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Rum Hill Road
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Continue on Lisbon Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Lisbon Road
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Continue on West End Road
2842 ft · 48 sec · West End Road
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Continue on Dartmouth College Road
2622 ft · 44 sec · Dartmouth College Road
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Continue on South Main Street
7.6 mi · 11 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Meadow Street
3.3 mi · 7 min · Meadow Street
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Continue on Main Street
2913 ft · 51 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Union Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · Union Street
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Continue on Whitefield Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Whitefield Road
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Continue on Alder Brook Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Alder Brook Road
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Continue on Littleton Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Littleton Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Daniel Webster Highway
142 m · 12 sec · Daniel Webster Highway
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Turn right onto Jefferson Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · Jefferson Road
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Continue on East Whitefield Road
1.5 km · 2 min · East Whitefield Road
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Continue on Bailey Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · Bailey Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Presidential Highway
2388 ft · 1 min · Presidential Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Presidential Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Keene and Jefferson.
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
81.2 mi · 01h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny leaving Keene and Chance Rain Showers near Jefferson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Keene to Jefferson?
The road trip is about 145.2 miles (233.7 km) and usually takes 03h 14m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lyme is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.6 miles from Keene and 72.6 miles from Jefferson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110.2 miles (177.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 35 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:30 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.20 one way or $40.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Keene and Chance Rain Showers near Jefferson.
Stop Ideas Near Lyme
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 Lyme.
White River Junction
Plymouth, New Hampshire
Windsor station
Randolph station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Keene and Jefferson. Straight-line distance: 110.2 mi (177.35 km).
#1 Keene
City in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 22,699 |
| Coordinates | 42.9336900, -72.2781400 |
| Altitude | 148 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jefferson
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 1,049 |
| Coordinates | 44.4189500, -71.4745300 |
| Altitude | 425 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jefferson (-71.47453, 44.41895)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 234 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 48m |
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 | $20.20 | $40.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $22.82 | $45.64 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $24.87 | $49.75 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $30.70 | $61.41 |
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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