How far is Lancaster, NH from Keene, NH?
The driving distance from Lancaster, NH to Keene, NH is about 148.9 miles (239.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113.2 miles (182.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 08m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in New London County, Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lancaster and Keene.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lancaster and Keene.
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Start on Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bridge Street
44 m · 4 sec · Bridge Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Bridge Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Bridge Street
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Continue on U.S. Route 2
1.1 mi · 2 min · U.S. Route 2
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Continue on Lancaster Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Lancaster Road
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Continue on East Main Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Continue on West Lunenburg Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · West Lunenburg Road
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Continue on East Concord Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · East Concord Road
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Continue on Miles Pond Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Miles Pond Road
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Continue on North Concord Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · North Concord Road
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Continue on East Main Street
4.3 mi · 7 min · East Main Street
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Continue on U.S. Route 2
3.1 mi · 5 min · U.S. Route 2
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Turn left onto Vermont Route 18
2052 ft · 31 sec · Vermont Route 18
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Take the exit slight right
1102 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 91 South: White River Junction
3251 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
99.3 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Westminster, Walpole New Hampshire
1000 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Westminster Street
1.2 km · 55 sec · Westminster Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto U.S. Route 5
1.1 km · 47 sec · U.S. Route 5
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Turn straight onto Vermont Route 123
110 m · 10 sec · Vermont Route 123
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Continue on Vermont Route 123
1353 ft · 17 sec · Vermont Route 123
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Continue straight
655 ft · 12 sec
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Continue on Bellows Falls Road
16 mi · 18 min · Bellows Falls Road
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Take the exit slight right toward West St, Downtown
1239 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto West Street
1 mi · 3 min · West Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Roxbury Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lancaster and Keene.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 91 South
Merge slight left
99.3 mi · 01h 55m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Lancaster and Partly Sunny near Keene.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lancaster to Keene?
The road trip is about 148.9 miles (239.6 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?
Lyme is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.4 miles from Lancaster and 74.5 miles from Keene.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113.2 miles (182.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.7 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 1:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.71 one way or $41.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lancaster and Partly Sunny near Keene.
Stop Ideas Near Lyme
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 Lyme.
White River Junction
Plymouth, New Hampshire
Windsor station
Randolph station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lancaster and Keene. Straight-line distance: 113.14 mi (182.08 km).
#1 Lancaster
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 3,234 |
| Coordinates | 44.4889500, -71.5692500 |
| Altitude | 263 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Keene
City in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 22,699 |
| Coordinates | 42.9336900, -72.2781400 |
| Altitude | 148 |
| Country | United States |
End: Roxbury Street (-72.278098, 42.933721)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 240 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
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 | $20.71 | $41.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $23.40 | $46.80 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $25.50 | $51.01 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $31.48 | $62.97 |
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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