How far is New London, NH from Keene, NH?
The driving distance from New London, NH to Keene, NH is about 47.1 miles (75.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Sullivan County, New Hampshire
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Frost then Sunny
Areas Of Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New London and Keene.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New London and Keene.
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Start on South Pleasant Street
47 m · 11 sec · South Pleasant Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
3094 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Newport Road
2207 ft · 1 min · Newport Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Newport Road
28 m · 4 sec · Newport Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Newport Road
2 mi · 4 min · Newport Road
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Continue straight
10.5 mi · 20 min
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Turn left onto Cross Street
915 ft · 41 sec · Cross Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Maple Street
1358 ft · 45 sec · Maple Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
3.8 mi · 6 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Mill Village Road North
3.1 mi · 7 min · Mill Village Road North
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Continue on NH Route 10
9.4 mi · 15 min · NH Route 10
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Continue on Route 10
3.1 mi · 6 min · Route 10
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Continue on State Route 10
1.5 km · 1 min · State Route 10
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Continue on Gilsum Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · Gilsum Road
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Continue on State Route 10
2.7 mi · 4 min · State Route 10
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Turn straight onto Route 10
4.4 mi · 7 min · Route 10
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Continue on State Route 10
1.9 mi · 3 min · State Route 10
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Turn right onto Route 9
1.1 mi · 2 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 · 6 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 New London 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.
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10.5 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Areas Of Frost then Sunny leaving New London 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 New London to Keene?
The road trip is about 47.1 miles (75.8 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
Lempster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.2 miles from New London and 22.9 miles from Keene.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 4:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.55 one way or $13.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Sunny around New London and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Keene.
Stop Ideas Near Lempster
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 Lempster.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New London and Keene. Straight-line distance: 36.32 mi (58.45 km).
#1 New London
Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 4,268 |
| Coordinates | 43.4139600, -71.9850800 |
| Altitude | 392 |
| 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: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.55 | $13.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.40 | $14.80 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.06 | $16.13 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.96 | $19.91 |
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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