How far is Keene, NH from Pelham, NH?
The driving distance from Keene, NH to Pelham, NH is about 61.8 miles (99.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.3 miles (80.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Keene and Pelham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Keene and Pelham.
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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 left to continue on Central Square
68 m · 7 sec · Central Square
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Continue on Central Square
76 m · 7 sec · Central Square
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Continue on Main Street
1864 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
38 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
2527 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto State Route 101
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Route 101
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Continue on Marlboro Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Marlboro Street
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Continue on Main Street
9.9 mi · 19 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Route 101
3.5 mi · 6 min · State Route 101
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Continue on Peterborough Bypass
1.8 mi · 3 min · Peterborough Bypass
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Peterborough Bypass
24 m · 2 sec · Peterborough Bypass
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Exit the roundabout onto Peterborough Bypass
3157 ft · 1 min · Peterborough Bypass
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Continue on Wilton Road
4 mi · 7 min · Wilton Road
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Continue on Gibbons Highway
9.3 mi · 15 min · Gibbons Highway
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Continue on Elm Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Elm Street
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Turn right onto State Route 101
4.9 mi · 7 min · State Route 101
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 101A: Milford, Nashua
2194 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left
68 m · 10 sec
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Turn right
7.3 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right
1843 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike
4.5 mi · 6 min · Everett Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Hudson
1091 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Daniel Webster Highway North, South Nashua
2950 ft · 56 sec
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Continue on Circumferential Highway
1.6 km · 2 min · Circumferential Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on NH 3A South: Tyngsborough MA
635 ft · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto Lowell Road
1 km · 2 min · Lowell Road
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Turn slight left onto Dracut Road
2 mi · 4 min · Dracut Road
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Turn left onto Sherburne Road
2 mi · 4 min · Sherburne Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
62 m · 4 sec
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Turn slight right onto Mammoth Road
811 ft · 17 sec · Mammoth Road
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Turn slight right onto Marsh Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Marsh Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Marsh Road
31 m · 2 sec · Marsh Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Marsh Road
674 ft · 13 sec · Marsh Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Nashua Road
49 m · 9 sec · Nashua Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Nashua Road
106 m · 10 sec · Nashua Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Nashua Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Keene and Pelham.
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.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Keene and Partly Sunny near Pelham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Keene to Pelham?
The road trip is about 61.8 miles (99.4 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?
Wilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.6 miles from Keene and 31.2 miles from Pelham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.3 miles (80.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 3:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.60 one way or $17.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Keene and Partly Sunny near Pelham.
Stop Ideas Near Wilton
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 Wilton.
Nashua, NH
Manchester, New Hampshire
Concord, New Hampshire
Haverhill station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Keene and Pelham. Straight-line distance: 50.24 mi (80.85 km).
#1 Keene
City in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 22,699 |
| Coordinates | 42.9336900, -72.2781400 |
| Altitude | 148 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pelham
City in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States of America
| Population | 14,306 |
| Coordinates | 42.7345300, -71.3245100 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nashua Road (-71.324395, 42.73464)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 99 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $8.60 | $17.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $9.72 | $19.43 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $10.59 | $21.18 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $13.07 | $26.15 |
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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