How far is Keene, NH from Raymond, NH?

The driving distance from Keene, NH to Raymond, NH is about 78.4 miles (126.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.8 miles (89.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m 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
78.4 mi
01h 47m
Flight
55.79 mi
89.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.79 mi
Kilometers
89.78 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.4 mi
Kilometers
126.17 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Raymond
Thu, Apr 23, 8:31 AM EDT
Return by in Keene
Thu, Apr 23, 10:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Keene
2026-04-23T06:43
Arrive Raymond
Thu, Apr 23, 8:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:56 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
Contoocook
NH

Census-designated place in Merrimack County, New Hampshire

From Keene
39.1 mi
00h 53m
To Raymond
39.3 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12 mi · 14 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Raymond

    1581 ft · 45 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Old Manchester Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Old Manchester Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Wight Street

    788 ft · 22 sec · Wight Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wight Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Franklin Pierce Highway
27.4 mi · 35%
NH 101 East
13 mi · 17%
Route 9
11.8 mi · 15%
Everett Turnpike
7.62 mi · 10%
Keene Road
5.73 mi · 7%
I 93 South
5.72 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Franklin Pierce Highway

Turn straight onto Franklin Pierce Highway

16.3 mi · 00h 22m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.6 mi
55.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Contoocook
00h 53m from Keene
Leave By
2:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Keene and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Raymond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 78.4 miles (126.2 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?

Contoocook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.1 miles from Keene and 39.3 miles from Raymond.

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

The direct path is about 55.8 miles (89.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 2:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.93 one way or $21.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Keene and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Raymond.

Stop Ideas Near Contoocook

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

15 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

28 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

33 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

45 mi away
325 Route 104

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Keene and Raymond. Straight-line distance: 55.79 mi (89.78 km).

Keene

#1 Keene

City in New Hampshire, United States

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

#2 Raymond

Town in New Hampshire

Population10,573
Coordinates43.0362000, -71.1834000
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Start: Keene (-72.27814, 42.93369)
End: Raymond (-71.1834, 43.0362)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.77 gal
10.47 L · about $10.93
Round trip
$21.86
5.54 gal · 20.94 L
Estimated CO2
24.6 kg one way
Round trip: 49.2 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.93 $21.86
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.35 $24.69
Premium $4.86 $13.46 $26.91
Diesel $6.00 $16.61 $33.22

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

There is no time difference between Keene and Raymond. The current time is 06:43:39.

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.