How far is Keene, NH from Weare, NH?

The driving distance from Keene, NH to Weare, NH is about 43.2 miles (69.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.8 miles (48 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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
43.18 mi
01h 05m
Flight
29.81 mi
47.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.81 mi
Kilometers
47.98 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.18 mi
Kilometers
69.49 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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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 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Weare
Thu, Apr 23, 6:11 AM EDT
Return by in Keene
Thu, Apr 23, 7:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Keene
2026-04-23T05:05
Arrive Weare
Thu, Apr 23, 6:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:18 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
Antrim
NH

City in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States of America

From Keene
21.6 mi
00h 32m
To Weare
21.6 mi
00h 32m

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
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

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 Weare.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.1 mi · 11 min · Franklin Pierce Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 114: Henniker, Bradford

    1156 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto State Route 114

    87 m · 5 sec · State Route 114

  15. 15

    Continue on Maple Street

    2726 ft · 46 sec · Maple Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1412 ft · 40 sec · Bridge Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Weare Road

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Weare Road

  18. 18

    Continue on North Stark Highway

    3.4 mi · 6 min · North Stark Highway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Flanders Memorial Road

    37 m · 3 sec · Flanders Memorial Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Flanders Memorial Road

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Route 9
11.8 mi · 27%
Franklin Pierce Highway
11.4 mi · 26%
Keene Road
5.73 mi · 13%
Weare Road
4.72 mi · 11%
North Stark Highway
3.35 mi · 8%
West Main Street
1.88 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Franklin Pierce Highway

Turn straight onto Franklin Pierce Highway

8.12 mi · 00h 11m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.4 mi
29.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Antrim
00h 32m from Keene
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Keene and Partly Sunny near Weare.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 43.2 miles (69.5 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Antrim is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.6 miles from Keene and 21.6 miles from Weare.

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

The direct path is about 29.8 miles (48 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.00 one way or $11.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Keene and Partly Sunny near Weare.

Stop Ideas Near Antrim

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

38 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

39 mi away
119 Canal St.
RAIL

Bellows Falls station

43 mi away
54 Depot St
BUS

Nashua, NH

44 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Keene and Weare. Straight-line distance: 29.81 mi (47.98 km).

Keene

#1 Keene

City in New Hampshire, United States

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

#2 Weare

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population9,100
Coordinates43.0948000, -71.7306300
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Start: Keene (-72.27814, 42.93369)
End: Weare (-71.73063, 43.0948)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.52 gal
5.77 L · about $6.00
Round trip
$11.99
3.04 gal · 11.54 L
Estimated CO2
13.5 kg one way
Round trip: 27 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.00 $11.99
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.77 $13.55
Premium $4.86 $7.38 $14.77
Diesel $6.00 $9.12 $18.23

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 Weare. The current time is 05:05:50.

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.