How far is Mont Vernon, NH from Keene, NH?

The driving distance from Mont Vernon, NH to Keene, NH is about 39 miles (62.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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
39.02 mi
00h 57m
Flight
30.68 mi
49.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.68 mi
Kilometers
49.37 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.02 mi
Kilometers
62.8 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Keene
Sat, Apr 18, 7:45 AM EDT
Return by in Mont Vernon
Sat, Apr 18, 8:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mont Vernon
2026-04-18T06:47
Arrive Keene
Sat, Apr 18, 7:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mont Vernon
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
Peterborough
NH

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

From Mont Vernon
20.1 mi
00h 28m
To Keene
19 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mont Vernon and Keene.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    2 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Mont Vernon Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Mont Vernon Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Joslin Road

    2312 ft · 2 min · Joslin Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Jennison Road

    1826 ft · 1 min · Jennison Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Riverlea Road

    677 ft · 31 sec · Riverlea Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North River Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North River Road

  7. 7

    Continue on North River Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · North River Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Elm Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Gibbons Highway

    9.3 mi · 15 min · Gibbons Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Wilton Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Wilton Road

  11. 11

    Continue on State Route 101

    54 m · 5 sec · State Route 101

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Peterborough Bypass

    2980 ft · 1 min · Peterborough Bypass

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Peterborough Bypass

    28 m · 2 sec · Peterborough Bypass

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Peterborough Bypass

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Peterborough Bypass

  15. 15

    Continue on State Route 101

    3.5 mi · 6 min · State Route 101

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    9.9 mi · 19 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Marlboro Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Marlboro Street

  18. 18

    Continue on State Route 101

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Route 101

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2673 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street

    36 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    1865 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Roxbury Street

    10 m · 1 sec · Roxbury Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Roxbury Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mont Vernon 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
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
10.8 mi · 28%
Gibbons Highway
9.33 mi · 24%
State Route 101
4.73 mi · 12%
Wilton Road
4 mi · 10%
Peterborough Bypass
2.41 mi · 6%
North River Road
2.16 mi · 6%
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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
30.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Peterborough
00h 28m from Mont Vernon
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Mont Vernon and Mostly Cloudy near Keene.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mont Vernon to Keene?

The road trip is about 39 miles (62.8 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Peterborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.1 miles from Mont Vernon and 19 miles from Keene.

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

The direct path is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 4:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.44 one way or $10.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Mont Vernon and Mostly Cloudy near Keene.

Stop Ideas Near Peterborough

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

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

BUS

Nashua, NH

38 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

42 mi away
119 Canal St.
RAIL

Union Station

49 mi away
10 Vernon Rd
RAIL

Bellows Falls station

50 mi away
54 Depot St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mont Vernon and Keene. Straight-line distance: 30.68 mi (49.37 km).

Mont Vernon

#1 Mont Vernon

City in United States of America

Population2,718
Coordinates42.8945300, -71.6742400
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Keene

#2 Keene

City in New Hampshire, United States

Population22,699
Coordinates42.9336900, -72.2781400
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-71.674052, 42.89457)
End: Roxbury Street (-72.278098, 42.933721)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.38 gal
5.21 L · about $5.44
Round trip
$10.89
2.76 gal · 10.42 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.44 $10.89
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.15 $12.30
Premium $4.86 $6.70 $13.41
Diesel $6.00 $8.28 $16.55

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Mont Vernon and Keene. The current time is 06:47:18.

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.