How far is Keene, NH from Winchester, NH?
The driving distance from Keene, NH to Winchester, NH is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Census-designated place in Cheshire County, New Hampshire
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Keene and Winchester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Keene and Winchester.
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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
42 m · 3 sec · Central Square
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Continue on Central Square
35 m · 6 sec · Central Square
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Turn right onto West Street
2433 ft · 1 min · West Street
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Turn left onto Island Street
2061 ft · 58 sec · Island Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Winchester Street
28 m · 3 sec · Winchester Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Winchester Street
805 ft · 23 sec · Winchester Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Winchester Street Roundabout
36 m · 3 sec · Winchester Street
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Exit the rotary onto Winchester Street
719 ft · 20 sec · Winchester Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Winchester Street
61 m · 3 sec · Winchester Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Winchester Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Winchester Street
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Continue on West Swanzey Road
11 mi · 16 min · West Swanzey Road
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Turn left onto Richmond Road
14 m · 1 sec · Richmond Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Richmond Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Keene and Winchester.
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.
West Swanzey Road
Continue on West Swanzey Road
11 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Keene and Partly Sunny near Winchester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Keene to Winchester?
The road trip is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km) and usually takes 00h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
West Swanzey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.6 miles from Keene and 6.6 miles from Winchester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.81 one way or $3.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Keene and Partly Sunny near Winchester.
Stop Ideas Near West Swanzey
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 West Swanzey.
Union Station
Bellows Falls station
John W. Olver Transit Center
Claremont
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Keene and Winchester. Straight-line distance: 12.28 mi (19.77 km).
#1 Keene
City in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 22,699 |
| Coordinates | 42.9336900, -72.2781400 |
| Altitude | 148 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Winchester
Town in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 4,217 |
| Coordinates | 42.7734200, -72.3831400 |
| Altitude | 135 |
| Country | United States |
End: Winchester (-72.38314, 42.77342)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $1.81 | $3.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.05 | $4.10 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.23 | $4.47 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
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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