How far is Keene, NH from Lempster, NH?
The driving distance from Keene, NH to Lempster, NH is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Keene and Lempster.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Keene and Lempster.
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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 right to continue on Washington Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · Washington Street
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Take the ramp slight right
599 ft · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Route 9
1 mi · 2 min · Route 9
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Turn left onto State Route 10
1.9 mi · 3 min · State Route 10
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Continue on Route 10
4.4 mi · 7 min · Route 10
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Turn straight onto State Route 10
2.7 mi · 4 min · State Route 10
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Continue on Gilsum Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · Gilsum Road
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Continue on State Route 10
1 mi · 2 min · State Route 10
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Continue on Route 10
3.1 mi · 6 min · Route 10
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Continue on NH Route 10
5.8 mi · 9 min · NH Route 10
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Turn left onto 2nd New Hampshire Turnpike
1.5 mi · 3 min · 2nd New Hampshire Turnpike
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Continue on Lempster Street
2557 ft · 1 min · Lempster Street
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Turn slight left
48 m · 14 sec
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Turn sharp right onto North Pitkin Road
18 m · 3 sec · North Pitkin Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Pitkin Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Keene and Lempster.
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.
NH Route 10
Continue on NH Route 10
5.84 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Keene and Mostly Sunny near Lempster.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Keene to Lempster?
The road trip is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Marlow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.1 miles from Keene and 13.1 miles from Lempster.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.63 one way or $7.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Keene and Mostly Sunny near Lempster.
Stop Ideas Near Marlow
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 Marlow.
Bellows Falls station
Claremont
Union Station
Windsor station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Keene and Lempster. Straight-line distance: 21.33 mi (34.32 km).
#1 Keene
City in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 22,699 |
| Coordinates | 42.9336900, -72.2781400 |
| Altitude | 148 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lempster
Town in Sullivan County, New Hampshire
| Population | 1,177 |
| Coordinates | 43.2384100, -72.2106400 |
| Altitude | 427 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lempster (-72.21064, 43.23841)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.63 | $7.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.10 | $8.20 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.47 | $8.94 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.52 | $11.03 |
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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