How far is Keene, NH from New London, NH?
The driving distance from Keene, NH to New London, NH is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Sullivan County, New Hampshire
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Frost then Sunny
Areas Of Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Keene and New London.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Keene and New London.
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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
9.4 mi · 15 min · NH Route 10
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Continue on Mill Village Road
3.1 mi · 7 min · Mill Village Road
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Continue on South Main Street
3.8 mi · 6 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Maple Street
1358 ft · 41 sec · Maple Street
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Turn left onto Cross Street
144 m · 21 sec · Cross Street
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Turn right onto Canal Street
554 ft · 26 sec · Canal Street
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Turn right onto Sunapee Street
2.8 mi · 6 min · Sunapee Street
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Turn straight onto State Route 11
2.5 mi · 4 min · State Route 11
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Continue on Route 11
2097 ft · 60 sec · Route 11
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Continue on State Route 11
4.8 mi · 8 min · State Route 11
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Continue on Newport Road
2 mi · 4 min · Newport Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Newport Road
32 m · 5 sec · Newport Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Newport Road
2116 ft · 1 min · Newport Road
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Continue on Main Street
3184 ft · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto South Pleasant Street
47 m · 5 sec · South Pleasant Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Pleasant Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Keene and New London.
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
9.38 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 Areas Of Frost then Sunny near New London.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Keene to New London?
The road trip is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?
Lempster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.2 miles from Keene and 24.2 miles from New London.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 3:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.75 one way or $13.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Sunny around Keene and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near New London.
Stop Ideas Near Lempster
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 Lempster.
Claremont
Bellows Falls station
Windsor station
Okemo, Vermont
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Keene and New London. Straight-line distance: 36.32 mi (58.45 km).
#1 Keene
City in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 22,699 |
| Coordinates | 42.9336900, -72.2781400 |
| Altitude | 148 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New London
Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 4,268 |
| Coordinates | 43.4139600, -71.9850800 |
| Altitude | 392 |
| Country | United States |
End: New London (-71.98508, 43.41396)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.75 | $13.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.62 | $15.24 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.31 | $16.61 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $10.25 | $20.51 |
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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