How far is Keene, NH from Milford, NH?

The driving distance from Keene, NH to Milford, NH is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.39 mi
00h 55m
Flight
32.57 mi
52.42 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.57 mi
Kilometers
52.42 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.39 mi
Kilometers
60.17 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milford
Wed, Apr 22, 10:23 PM EDT
Return by in Keene
Wed, Apr 22, 11:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Keene
2026-04-22T21:28
Arrive Milford
Wed, Apr 22, 10:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Keene
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Peterborough
NH

Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States of America

From Keene
18.6 mi
00h 27m
To Milford
18.7 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
47°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2527 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto State Route 101

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Route 101

  9. 9

    Continue on Marlboro Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Marlboro Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    9.9 mi · 19 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on State Route 101

    3.5 mi · 6 min · State Route 101

  12. 12

    Continue on Peterborough Bypass

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Peterborough Bypass

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Peterborough Bypass

    24 m · 2 sec · Peterborough Bypass

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Peterborough Bypass

    3157 ft · 1 min · Peterborough Bypass

  15. 15

    Continue on Wilton Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Wilton Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Gibbons Highway

    9.3 mi · 15 min · Gibbons Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Elm Street

    4.2 mi · 10 min · Elm Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Street

    13 m · 1 sec · South Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
10.7 mi · 29%
Gibbons Highway
9.33 mi · 25%
State Route 101
4.73 mi · 13%
Elm Street
4.23 mi · 11%
Wilton Road
4 mi · 11%
Peterborough Bypass
2.44 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Continue on Main Street

9.89 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
32.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Peterborough
00h 27m from Keene
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Keene and Chance Rain Showers near Milford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Peterborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.6 miles from Keene and 18.7 miles from Milford.

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

The direct path is about 32.6 miles (52.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.21 one way or $10.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Keene and Chance Rain Showers near Milford.

Stop Ideas Near Peterborough

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

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

BUS

Nashua, NH

38 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

42 mi away
119 Canal St.
RAIL

Union Station

49 mi away
10 Vernon Rd
RAIL

Bellows Falls station

50 mi away
54 Depot St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Keene and Milford. Straight-line distance: 32.57 mi (52.42 km).

Keene

#1 Keene

City in New Hampshire, United States

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

#2 Milford

Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States

Population16,515
Coordinates42.8353600, -71.6489600
Altitude81
CountryUnited States
Start: Roxbury Street (-72.278098, 42.933721)
End: South Street (-71.649109, 42.835341)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.32 gal
4.99 L · about $5.21
Round trip
$10.41
2.64 gal · 9.98 L
Estimated CO2
11.7 kg one way
Round trip: 23.5 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.21 $10.41
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.88 $11.77
Premium $4.86 $6.41 $12.83
Diesel $6.00 $7.92 $15.83

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 Milford. The current time is 21:28:17.

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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.