How far is Keene, NH from Newmarket, NH?

The driving distance from Keene, NH to Newmarket, NH is about 94.5 miles (152.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.7 miles (110.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
94.53 mi
02h 12m
Flight
68.64 mi
110.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.64 mi
Kilometers
110.46 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.53 mi
Kilometers
152.13 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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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 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newmarket
Sat, Nov 7, 5:26 AM EST
Return by in Keene
Sat, Nov 7, 7:39 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Keene
2026-11-07T03:14
Arrive Newmarket
Sat, Nov 7, 5:26 AM EST
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM EST

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

Leave by
2:04 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Keene
9:30 PM EST
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
Concord
NH

The capital of New Hampshire.

From Keene
47.2 mi
01h 06m
To Newmarket
47.3 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.7 mi · 9 min · Route 9

  10. 10

    Continue on Keene Road

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Keene Road

  11. 11

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Franklin Pierce Highway

    16.3 mi · 22 min · Franklin Pierce Highway

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    7.9 mi · 10 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 South Toll: Manchester, Boston

    1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Everett Turnpike

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Everett Turnpike

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South: Salem, Boston

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left toward NH 101 East: Seacoast, Portsmouth

    1.2 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight right

    18.3 mi · 21 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 125: Epping, Kingston

    1211 ft · 37 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Calef Highway

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Calef Highway

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Lee Hill Road

    2004 ft · 43 sec · Lee Hill Road

  23. 23

    Continue on North River Road

    1 mi · 2 min · North River Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Wadleigh Falls Road

    4.2 mi · 8 min · Wadleigh Falls Road

  25. 25

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Franklin Pierce Highway
27.4 mi · 29%
NH 101 East
19.1 mi · 20%
Route 9
11.8 mi · 12%
Everett Turnpike
7.62 mi · 8%
Keene Road
5.73 mi · 6%
I 93 South
5.72 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

NH 101 East

Merge slight right

18.3 mi · 00h 21m

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
02h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.8 mi
68.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Concord
01h 06m from Keene
Leave By
2:04 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Keene and Light Rain Likely near Newmarket.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 94.5 miles (152.1 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?

Concord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.2 miles from Keene and 47.3 miles from Newmarket.

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

The direct path is about 68.7 miles (110.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:04 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.82 one way or $27.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Keene and Light Rain Likely near Newmarket.

Stop Ideas Near Concord

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

25 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

27 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

46 mi away
325 Route 104

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Keene and Newmarket. Straight-line distance: 68.64 mi (110.46 km).

Keene

#1 Keene

City in New Hampshire, United States

Population22,699
Coordinates42.9336900, -72.2781400
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
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#2 Newmarket

Newmarket is a place in New Hampshire, United States.

Population0
Coordinates43.0828600, -70.9350600
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Keene (-72.27814, 42.93369)
End: Newmarket (-70.93506, 43.08286)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 152 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.34 gal
12.63 L · about $13.82
Round trip
$27.64
6.68 gal · 25.26 L
Estimated CO2
29.7 kg one way
Round trip: 59.4 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.14 $13.82 $27.64
Mid-grade $4.75 $15.86 $31.73
Premium $5.22 $17.42 $34.84
Diesel $6.30 $21.06 $42.11

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Keene and Newmarket. The current time is 03:14:10.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.