How far is Keene, NH from Plaistow, NH?
The driving distance from Keene, NH to Plaistow, NH is about 93.1 miles (149.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.3 miles (97 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m 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 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Keene and Plaistow.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Keene and Plaistow.
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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
1.5 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Monadnock Highway
1630 ft · 21 sec · Monadnock Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Monadnock Highway
27 m · 1 sec · Monadnock Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Monadnock Highway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Monadnock Highway
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Continue on NH Route 12
1.5 mi · 2 min · NH Route 12
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Continue on North Main Street
2.6 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Merge slight left onto Central Square
578 ft · 8 sec · Central Square
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Keep slight right to continue on South Main Street
1106 ft · 14 sec · South Main Street
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Turn straight onto Fitzwilliam Road
1.2 mi · 1 min · Fitzwilliam Road
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Continue on NH Route 12 North
5.1 mi · 6 min · NH Route 12 North
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Continue on State Route 12
2.9 mi · 3 min · State Route 12
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Continue on School Street
3 mi · 3 min · School Street
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Turn left onto Front Street
1048 ft · 21 sec · Front Street
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Turn slight left onto Spring Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · Spring Street
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Continue on Gardner Road
3.4 mi · 4 min · Gardner Road
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Continue on Green Street
6.2 mi · 8 min · Green Street
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Take the exit slight right
11.7 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike
12.3 mi · 17 min · Concord Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lowell
2445 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Lowell, Lawrence
974 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
30.8 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 125 South: Haverhill
1697 ft · 48 sec
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Turn slight right onto Main Street
1207 ft · 30 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Marsh Avenue
1293 ft · 26 sec · Marsh Avenue
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Continue on North Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Keene and Plaistow.
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.
I 495 North
Merge slight left
30.8 mi · 00h 36m
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 leaving Keene and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Plaistow.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Keene to Plaistow?
The road trip is about 93.1 miles (149.8 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?
Brookline is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.5 miles from Keene and 46.6 miles from Plaistow.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.3 miles (97 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.8 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.94 one way or $25.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Keene and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Plaistow.
Stop Ideas Near Brookline
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall - Internet Backbone Point
Leominster City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brookline.
Nashua, NH
Manchester, New Hampshire
Haverhill station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Keene and Plaistow. Straight-line distance: 60.29 mi (97.02 km).
#1 Keene
City in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 22,699 |
| Coordinates | 42.9336900, -72.2781400 |
| Altitude | 148 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Plaistow
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 7,735 |
| Coordinates | 42.8364800, -71.0947800 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
End: Plaistow (-71.09478, 42.83648)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 150 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
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 | $12.94 | $25.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $14.62 | $29.24 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $15.93 | $31.87 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $19.67 | $39.34 |
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
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