How far is Keene, NH from New Boston, NH?

The driving distance from Keene, NH to New Boston, NH is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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
41.08 mi
01h 13m
Flight
29.69 mi
47.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.69 mi
Kilometers
47.78 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.08 mi
Kilometers
66.11 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Boston
Thu, Apr 23, 9:16 AM EDT
Return by in Keene
Thu, Apr 23, 10:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Keene
2026-04-23T08:02
Arrive New Boston
Thu, Apr 23, 9:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hancock
NH

Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States

From Keene
20.5 mi
00h 36m
To New Boston
20.6 mi
00h 36m

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
57°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Keene and New Boston.

  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 right to continue on Washington Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Washington Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    599 ft · 12 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Route 9

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Route 9

  6. 6

    Continue on NH Route 9

    1.5 mi · 3 min · NH Route 9

  7. 7

    Continue on Route 9

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Route 9

  8. 8

    Continue on Franklin Pierce Highway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Franklin Pierce Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Route 9

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Route 9

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Route 123 South

    3 mi · 5 min · Route 123 South

  11. 11

    Continue on Stoddard Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Stoddard Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    2445 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Bennington Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Bennington Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Concord Road

    95 m · 5 sec · Concord Road

  15. 15

    Continue on State Route 202

    1 mi · 2 min · State Route 202

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Hancock Road

    915 ft · 26 sec · Hancock Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Pierce Hill Road

    113 m · 10 sec · Pierce Hill Road

  18. 18

    Continue on School Street

    120 m · 11 sec · School Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Francestown Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Francestown Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Bennington Road

    3 mi · 6 min · Bennington Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on New Boston Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · New Boston Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Francestown Road

    4 mi · 8 min · Francestown Road

  24. 24

    Continue on High Street

    1799 ft · 51 sec · High Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Old Coach Road

    67 m · 8 sec · Old Coach Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Coach Road

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Route 9
8.35 mi · 20%
Francestown Road
7.06 mi · 17%
Bennington Road
5.93 mi · 14%
Stoddard Road
3.74 mi · 9%
New Boston Road
3.27 mi · 8%
Franklin Pierce Highway
3.26 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Francestown Road

Continue on Francestown Road

3.96 mi · 00h 08m

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
01h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
29.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hancock
00h 36m from Keene
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Keene and Mostly Sunny near New Boston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Keene to New Boston?

The road trip is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Hancock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.5 miles from Keene and 20.6 miles from New Boston.

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

The direct path is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.72 one way or $11.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hancock

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

42 mi away
119 Canal St.
RAIL

Bellows Falls station

42 mi away
54 Depot St
BUS

Nashua, NH

44 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

45 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Keene and New Boston. Straight-line distance: 29.69 mi (47.78 km).

Keene

#1 Keene

City in New Hampshire, United States

Population22,699
Coordinates42.9336900, -72.2781400
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
New Boston

#2 New Boston

City in Texas, United States

Population5,941
Coordinates42.9761900, -71.6939600
Altitude135
CountryUnited States
Start: Keene (-72.27814, 42.93369)
End: New Boston (-71.69396, 42.97619)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.45 gal
5.49 L · about $5.72
Round trip
$11.44
2.9 gal · 10.98 L
Estimated CO2
12.9 kg one way
Round trip: 25.8 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.72 $11.44
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.46 $12.93
Premium $4.86 $7.04 $14.09
Diesel $6.00 $8.70 $17.39

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 New Boston. The current time is 08:02:57.

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.