How far is Keene, NH from Mason, NH?
The driving distance from Keene, NH to Mason, NH is about 38.5 miles (62 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29 miles (46.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Keene and Mason.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Keene and Mason.
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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
76 m · 7 sec · Central Square
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Continue on Main Street
1864 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
38 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Monadnock Highway
1630 ft · 21 sec · Monadnock Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Monadnock Highway
27 m · 1 sec · Monadnock Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Monadnock Highway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Monadnock Highway
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Continue on NH Route 12
1.5 mi · 2 min · NH Route 12
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Continue on North Main Street
2.6 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Merge slight left onto Central Square
578 ft · 8 sec · Central Square
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Keep slight right to continue on South Main Street
1106 ft · 14 sec · South Main Street
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Turn straight onto Fitzwilliam Road
1.2 mi · 1 min · Fitzwilliam Road
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Continue on NH Route 12 North
2.4 mi · 3 min · NH Route 12 North
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Turn left onto NH Route 119 East
7.1 mi · 12 min · NH Route 119 East
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Turn left onto Cathedral Road
3 mi · 6 min · Cathedral Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Prescott Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Prescott Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Turnpike Road
9.2 mi · 15 min · Turnpike Road
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Turn left onto Highbridge Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Highbridge Road
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Continue on River Street
1592 ft · 32 sec · River Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
594 ft · 16 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Pleasant Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Pleasant Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Fitchburg Road
1418 ft · 34 sec · Fitchburg Road
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Turn left onto Mason Road
2156 ft · 43 sec · Mason Road
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Continue on Merriam Hill Road
2 mi · 4 min · Merriam Hill Road
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Turn left onto Darling Hill Road
34 m · 3 sec · Darling Hill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Darling Hill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Keene and Mason.
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.
Turnpike Road
At the end of the road, turn right onto Turnpike Road
9.25 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Areas Of Frost then Sunny leaving Keene and Sunny near Mason.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Keene to Mason?
The road trip is about 38.5 miles (62 km) and usually takes 01h 00m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rindge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from Keene and 19.3 miles from Mason.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29 miles (46.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.37 one way or $10.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Sunny around Keene and Sunny near Mason.
Stop Ideas Near Rindge
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 Rindge.
Nashua, NH
Union Station
John W. Olver Transit Center
Manchester, New Hampshire
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Keene and Mason. Straight-line distance: 28.94 mi (46.58 km).
#1 Keene
City in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 22,699 |
| Coordinates | 42.9336900, -72.2781400 |
| Altitude | 148 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mason
Human settlement in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States of America
| Population | 1,433 |
| Coordinates | 42.7437000, -71.7689600 |
| Altitude | 228 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mason (-71.76896, 42.7437)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.37 | $10.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.06 | $12.12 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.61 | $13.21 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $8.16 | $16.31 |
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
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