How far is New Durham, NH from Keene, NH?

The driving distance from New Durham, NH to Keene, NH is about 82.8 miles (133.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.7 miles (105.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m 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
82.85 mi
01h 37m
Flight
65.67 mi
105.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.67 mi
Kilometers
105.68 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.85 mi
Kilometers
133.33 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Keene
Sat, May 30, 11:52 AM EDT
Return by in New Durham
Sat, May 30, 1:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Durham
2026-05-30T10:15
Arrive Keene
Sat, May 30, 11:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Durham
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
Hopkinton
NH

Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire

From New Durham
41.1 mi
00h 48m
To Keene
41.8 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Saturday

Light Rain

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph NE
Destination
56°F
Saturday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Durham and Keene.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    73 m · 20 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Smittys Way

    122 m · 20 sec · Smittys Way

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1801 ft · 44 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Depot Road

    1787 ft · 49 sec · Depot Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Berry Road

    1257 ft · 31 sec · Berry Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Stockbridge Corner Road

    2.3 mi · 9 min · Stockbridge Corner Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Suncook Valley Road

    9 mi · 13 min · Suncook Valley Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Suncook Valley Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Suncook Valley Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Suncook Valley Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Suncook Valley Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Suncook Valley Highway

    1440 ft · 31 sec · Suncook Valley Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Suncook Valley Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Suncook Valley Road

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Dover Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Dover Road

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    4.6 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1280 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Take the exit straight toward I 93 South: Manchester, Lebanon

    1475 ft · 50 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Everett Turnpike

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Everett Turnpike

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont

    1698 ft · 41 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    7.8 mi · 9 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight left toward US 202 West, NH 9 West: Henniker, Keene

    1.5 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    15.5 mi · 21 min

  23. 23

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Keene Road

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Keene Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Route 9

    6.7 mi · 9 min · Route 9

  26. 26

    Continue on Franklin Pierce Highway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Franklin Pierce Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on Route 9

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Route 9

  28. 28

    Continue on NH Route 9

    1.5 mi · 3 min · NH Route 9

  29. 29

    Continue on Route 9

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Route 9

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Washington Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Central Square

    66 m · 7 sec · Central Square

  32. 32

    Continue on Central Square

    76 m · 9 sec · Central Square

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Roxbury Street

    39 m · 3 sec · Roxbury Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Roxbury Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Durham 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
34 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 202 West
16.4 mi · 20%
Suncook Valley Road
13.8 mi · 17%
Route 9
11.9 mi · 14%
I 89 North
8.16 mi · 10%
Dover Road
7.27 mi · 9%
Keene Road
5.73 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

US 202 West

Continue straight

15.5 mi · 00h 21m

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
01h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.1 mi
65.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hopkinton
00h 48m from New Durham
Leave By
3:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving New Durham and Light Rain Likely near Keene.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Durham to Keene?

The road trip is about 82.8 miles (133.3 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Hopkinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.1 miles from New Durham and 41.8 miles from Keene.

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

The direct path is about 65.7 miles (105.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 3:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.52 one way or $23.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around New Durham and Light Rain Likely near Keene.

Stop Ideas Near Hopkinton

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

12 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

28 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

30 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Nashua, NH

47 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Durham and Keene. Straight-line distance: 65.67 mi (105.68 km).

New Durham

#1 New Durham

Town in New Hampshire

Population2,728
Coordinates43.4367500, -71.1722900
Altitude163
CountryUnited States
Keene

#2 Keene

City in New Hampshire, United States

Population22,699
Coordinates42.9336900, -72.2781400
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-71.17191, 43.437926)
End: Roxbury Street (-72.278098, 42.933721)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.92 gal
11.07 L · about $11.52
Round trip
$23.04
5.84 gal · 22.14 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 51.9 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.52 $23.04
Mid-grade $4.46 $13.01 $26.03
Premium $4.86 $14.19 $28.37
Diesel $6.00 $17.51 $35.02

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between New Durham and Keene. The current time is 10:15:50.

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.