How far is Keene, NH from Newbury, NH?

The driving distance from Keene, NH to Newbury, NH is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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
38.92 mi
01h 10m
Flight
29.45 mi
47.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.45 mi
Kilometers
47.39 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.92 mi
Kilometers
62.63 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newbury
Mon, May 25, 1:03 PM EDT
Return by in Keene
Mon, May 25, 2:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Keene
2026-05-25T11:53
Arrive Newbury
Mon, May 25, 1:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:08 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
Marlow
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Keene
19.4 mi
00h 35m
To Newbury
19.4 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Memorial Day

Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
71°F
Memorial Day

Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1 mi · 2 min · Route 9

  6. 6

    Turn left onto State Route 10

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Route 10

  7. 7

    Continue on Route 10

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Route 10

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto State Route 10

    2.7 mi · 4 min · State Route 10

  9. 9

    Continue on Gilsum Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Gilsum Road

  10. 10

    Continue on State Route 10

    1 mi · 2 min · State Route 10

  11. 11

    Continue on Route 10

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Route 10

  12. 12

    Continue on NH Route 10

    9.4 mi · 15 min · NH Route 10

  13. 13

    Continue on Mill Village Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Mill Village Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Brook Road

    5.4 mi · 13 min · Brook Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 103

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Route 103

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 103

    76 m · 6 sec · State Route 103

  17. 17

    Exit the rotary onto State Route 103

    2.4 mi · 4 min · State Route 103

  18. 18

    Turn left onto State Route 103A

    44 m · 3 sec · State Route 103A

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Route 103A

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NH Route 10
9.38 mi · 24%
Route 10
7.51 mi · 19%
State Route 10
5.55 mi · 14%
Brook Road
5.45 mi · 14%
State Route 103
3.65 mi · 9%
Gilsum Road
2.44 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
29.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marlow
00h 35m from Keene
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Keene and Rain Showers near Newbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Marlow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Keene and 19.4 miles from Newbury.

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

The direct path is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.40 one way or $10.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Keene and Rain Showers near Newbury.

Stop Ideas Near Marlow

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

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

RAIL

Bellows Falls station

20 mi away
54 Depot St
RAIL

Claremont

32 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.
RAIL

Union Station

42 mi away
10 Vernon Rd
RAIL

Windsor station

43 mi away
26 Depot Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Keene and Newbury. Straight-line distance: 29.45 mi (47.39 km).

Keene

#1 Keene

City in New Hampshire, United States

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

#2 Newbury

Town in New Hampshire, USA

Population2,245
Coordinates43.3214600, -72.0359200
Altitude339
CountryUnited States
Start: Keene (-72.27814, 42.93369)
End: Newbury (-72.03592, 43.32146)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
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 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.37 gal
5.2 L · about $5.40
Round trip
$10.81
2.74 gal · 10.4 L
Estimated CO2
12.2 kg one way
Round trip: 24.4 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.40 $10.81
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.11 $12.21
Premium $4.86 $6.66 $13.31
Diesel $6.00 $8.22 $16.43

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Keene and Newbury. The current time is 11:53:02.

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.