How far is Lyndeborough, NH from Keene, NH?

The driving distance from Lyndeborough, NH to Keene, NH is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26 miles (41.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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
37.59 mi
00h 54m
Flight
25.95 mi
41.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.95 mi
Kilometers
41.77 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.59 mi
Kilometers
60.49 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Keene
Sun, Apr 19, 3:23 AM EDT
Return by in Lyndeborough
Sun, Apr 19, 4:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lyndeborough
2026-04-19T02:28
Arrive Keene
Sun, Apr 19, 3:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lyndeborough
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
Dublin
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Lyndeborough
16.3 mi
00h 27m
To Keene
21.3 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Center Road

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Center Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Forest Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Forest Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Gulf Road

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Gulf Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Mountain Road

    2.4 mi · 6 min · Mountain Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Sand Hill Road

    3.7 mi · 9 min · Sand Hill Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Concord Street

    2876 ft · 1 min · Concord Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1765 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    2197 ft · 2 min · Elm Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Peterborough Bypass

    763 ft · 20 sec · Peterborough Bypass

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Peterborough Bypass

    28 m · 2 sec · Peterborough Bypass

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Peterborough Bypass

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Peterborough Bypass

  12. 12

    Continue on State Route 101

    3.5 mi · 6 min · State Route 101

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    9.9 mi · 19 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Marlboro Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Marlboro Street

  15. 15

    Continue on State Route 101

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Route 101

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2673 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street

    36 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    1865 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Roxbury Street

    10 m · 1 sec · Roxbury Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Roxbury Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
11.1 mi · 30%
State Route 101
4.69 mi · 12%
Sand Hill Road
3.7 mi · 10%
Center Road
2.73 mi · 7%
Mountain Road
2.39 mi · 6%
Peterborough Bypass
1.99 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Continue on Main Street

9.89 mi · 00h 19m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
26 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dublin
00h 27m from Lyndeborough
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Dublin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from Lyndeborough and 21.3 miles from Keene.

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

The direct path is about 26 miles (41.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.25 one way or $10.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Dublin

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

40 mi away
10 Vernon Rd
RAIL

Bellows Falls station

40 mi away
54 Depot St
BUS

Nashua, NH

47 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

49 mi away
119 Canal St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lyndeborough and Keene. Straight-line distance: 25.95 mi (41.77 km).

Lyndeborough

#1 Lyndeborough

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

Population1,730
Coordinates42.9075800, -71.7664600
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Keene

#2 Keene

City in New Hampshire, United States

Population22,699
Coordinates42.9336900, -72.2781400
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
Start: Center Road (-71.766711, 42.907486)
End: Roxbury Street (-72.278098, 42.933721)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.33 gal
5.02 L · about $5.25
Round trip
$10.49
2.66 gal · 10.04 L
Estimated CO2
11.8 kg one way
Round trip: 23.6 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.25 $10.49
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.93 $11.86
Premium $4.86 $6.46 $12.92
Diesel $6.00 $7.98 $15.95

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Lyndeborough and Keene. The current time is 02:28:46.

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.