How far is Mason, NH from Keene, NH?
The driving distance from Mason, NH to Keene, NH is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29 miles (46.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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
Driving Distance
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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 00h 53m.
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 Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mason and Keene.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mason and Keene.
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Start on Darling Hill Road
34 m · 7 sec · Darling Hill Road
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Turn right onto Merriam Hill Road
2 mi · 3 min · Merriam Hill Road
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Continue on Mason Road
2156 ft · 45 sec · Mason Road
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Turn right onto Fitchburg Road
1418 ft · 33 sec · Fitchburg Road
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Turn left onto Pleasant Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Pleasant Street
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Continue on Main Street
561 ft · 17 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto River Street
1718 ft · 34 sec · River Street
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Continue on Highbridge Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Highbridge Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Turnpike Road
9.2 mi · 15 min · Turnpike Road
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Turn left onto Prescott Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Prescott Road
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Turn straight onto Squantum Road
75 m · 6 sec · Squantum Road
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Continue on Cathedral Road
2.9 mi · 6 min · Cathedral Road
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Turn right onto NH Route 119
7.1 mi · 11 min · NH Route 119
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Turn right onto NH Route 12 North
2.4 mi · 3 min · NH Route 12 North
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Continue on Fitzwilliam Road
1.2 mi · 1 min · Fitzwilliam Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1109 ft · 14 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Central Square
544 ft · 7 sec · Central Square
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Continue on North Main Street
2.6 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on NH Route 12
1.5 mi · 2 min · NH Route 12
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Continue on Monadnock Highway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Monadnock Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Monadnock Highway
31 m · 1 sec · Monadnock Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Monadnock Highway
1628 ft · 21 sec · Monadnock Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
36 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
1865 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Roxbury Street
10 m · 1 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 Mason and Keene.
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.
Turnpike Road
At the end of the road, turn right onto Turnpike Road
9.25 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Sunny leaving Mason and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Keene.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mason to Keene?
The road trip is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Rindge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.2 miles from Mason and 15.7 miles from Keene.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29 miles (46.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.85 one way or $9.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mason and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Keene.
Stop Ideas Near Rindge
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 Rindge.
Nashua, NH
Union Station
John W. Olver Transit Center
Manchester, New Hampshire
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mason and Keene. Straight-line distance: 28.94 mi (46.58 km).
#1 Mason
Human settlement in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States of America
| Population | 1,433 |
| Coordinates | 42.7437000, -71.7689600 |
| Altitude | 228 |
| 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: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.85 | $9.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.48 | $10.96 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.98 | $11.95 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.38 | $14.75 |
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 · May 13, 2026
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