How far is Madison, NH from Keene, NH?
The driving distance from Madison, NH to Keene, NH is about 122 miles (196.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.6 miles (140.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 45m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Madison and Keene.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madison and Keene.
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Start on the route
47 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto Village Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Village Road
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Turn left onto Plains Road
5 mi · 9 min · Plains Road
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Turn left onto White Mountain Highway
1373 ft · 37 sec · White Mountain Highway
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Turn right onto Ossipee Mountain Highway
3.9 mi · 6 min · Ossipee Mountain Highway
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Continue on Bear Camp Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Bear Camp Highway
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Continue on Whittier Road
1867 ft · 29 sec · Whittier Road
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Continue on State Route 25
1.2 km · 1 min · State Route 25
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Continue on Whittier Highway
12.2 mi · 22 min · Whittier Highway
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Continue on Whittier Street
3.1 mi · 6 min · Whittier Street
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Continue on Winnipesaukee Street
816 ft · 20 sec · Winnipesaukee Street
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Turn left onto Daniel Webster Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · Daniel Webster Highway
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Turn slight right
8.3 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
1392 ft · 35 sec
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Take the ramp right toward I 93 South: Tilton, Concord
1520 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway
14.9 mi · 16 min · Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on Senator Styles Bridges Highway
15.4 mi · 18 min · Senator Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on Everett Turnpike
2.5 mi · 3 min · Everett Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont
1698 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
7.8 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 202 West, NH 9 West: Henniker, Keene
1.5 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
15.5 mi · 21 min
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Continue on West Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Keene Road
5.7 mi · 8 min · Keene Road
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Continue on Route 9
6.7 mi · 9 min · Route 9
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Continue on Franklin Pierce Highway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Franklin Pierce Highway
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Continue on Route 9
1.8 mi · 3 min · Route 9
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Continue on NH Route 9
1.5 mi · 3 min · NH Route 9
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Continue on Route 9
3.4 mi · 5 min · Route 9
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Turn left onto Washington Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Central Square
66 m · 7 sec · Central Square
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Continue on Central Square
76 m · 9 sec · Central Square
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Turn left onto Roxbury Street
39 m · 3 sec · Roxbury 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 Madison 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.
US 202 West
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15.5 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Madison and Mostly Sunny near Keene.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Madison to Keene?
The road trip is about 122 miles (196.4 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?
Boscawen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.7 miles from Madison and 60.3 miles from Keene.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.6 miles (140.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.4 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 1:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.00 one way or $34.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Madison and Mostly Sunny near Keene.
Stop Ideas Near Boscawen
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 Boscawen.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Madison and Keene. Straight-line distance: 87.55 mi (140.9 km).
#1 Madison
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 2,632 |
| Coordinates | 43.8992400, -71.1484000 |
| Altitude | 175 |
| 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: 196 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
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 | $17.00 | $34.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $19.21 | $38.42 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $20.94 | $41.88 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $25.85 | $51.69 |
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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