How far is Keene, NH from Washington, NH?

The driving distance from Keene, NH to Washington, NH is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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
29.75 mi
00h 52m
Flight
19.08 mi
30.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.08 mi
Kilometers
30.7 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.75 mi
Kilometers
47.87 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Washington
Wed, May 6, 11:31 AM EDT
Return by in Keene
Wed, May 6, 12:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Keene
2026-05-06T10:39
Arrive Washington
Wed, May 6, 11:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:46 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
14.9 mi
00h 26m
To Washington
14.9 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.8 mi · 9 min · NH Route 10

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Mountain Road

    3.5 mi · 8 min · Mountain Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Lempster Mountain Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Lempster Mountain Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    767 ft · 21 sec · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Route 10
7.51 mi · 25%
NH Route 10
5.84 mi · 20%
State Route 10
5.55 mi · 19%
Mountain Road
3.54 mi · 12%
Gilsum Road
2.44 mi · 8%
Lempster Mountain Road
1.96 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

NH Route 10

Continue on NH Route 10

5.84 mi · 00h 09m

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
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.7 mi
19.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marlow
00h 26m from Keene
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Keene and Rain Showers Likely near Washington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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 14.9 miles from Keene and 14.9 miles from Washington.

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

The direct path is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.14 one way or $8.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Washington. Straight-line distance: 19.08 mi (30.7 km).

Keene

#1 Keene

City in New Hampshire, United States

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

#2 Washington

Town in New Hampshire

Population1,104
Coordinates43.1759100, -72.0967500
Altitude448
CountryUnited States
Start: Keene (-72.27814, 42.93369)
End: Washington (-72.09675, 43.17591)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.05 gal
3.97 L · about $4.14
Round trip
$8.28
2.1 gal · 7.94 L
Estimated CO2
9.3 kg one way
Round trip: 18.7 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.14 $8.28
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.68 $9.36
Premium $4.86 $5.10 $10.20
Diesel $6.00 $6.30 $12.59

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Keene and Washington. The current time is 10:39:14.

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.