How far is Newbury, NH from Keene, NH?

The driving distance from Newbury, NH to Keene, NH is about 39 miles (62.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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
39.03 mi
00h 56m
Flight
29.45 mi
47.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.45 mi
Kilometers
47.39 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.03 mi
Kilometers
62.82 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Keene
Mon, May 25, 11:53 AM EDT
Return by in Newbury
Mon, May 25, 12:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newbury
2026-05-25T10:57
Arrive Keene
Mon, May 25, 11:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newbury
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
Marlow
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Newbury
19.5 mi
00h 28m
To Keene
19.5 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Memorial Day

Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
72°F
Memorial Day

Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Newbury and Keene.

  1. 1

    Start on State Route 103A

    44 m · 5 sec · State Route 103A

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Route 103

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Route 103

  3. 3

    Continue on State Route 103

    812 ft · 20 sec · State Route 103

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Route 103

    81 m · 7 sec · State Route 103

  5. 5

    Exit the rotary onto State Route 103

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Route 103

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Brook Road

    5.4 mi · 13 min · Brook Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Mill Village Road South

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Mill Village Road South

  8. 8

    Continue on NH Route 10

    9.4 mi · 15 min · NH Route 10

  9. 9

    Continue on Route 10

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Route 10

  10. 10

    Continue on State Route 10

    1.5 km · 1 min · State Route 10

  11. 11

    Continue on Gilsum Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Gilsum Road

  12. 12

    Continue on State Route 10

    2.7 mi · 4 min · State Route 10

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Route 10

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Route 10

  14. 14

    Continue on State Route 10

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Route 10

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Route 9

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Route 9

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Washington Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Central Square

    66 m · 7 sec · Central Square

  18. 18

    Continue on Central Square

    76 m · 9 sec · Central Square

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Roxbury Street

    39 m · 3 sec · Roxbury Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Roxbury Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Newbury 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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NH Route 10
9.38 mi · 24%
Route 10
7.56 mi · 19%
State Route 10
5.49 mi · 14%
Brook Road
5.45 mi · 14%
Gilsum Road
2.44 mi · 6%
Route 103
2.29 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

NH Route 10

Continue on NH Route 10

9.38 mi · 00h 15m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
29.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marlow
00h 28m from Newbury
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Newbury and Rain Showers near Keene.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Newbury to Keene?

The road trip is about 39 miles (62.8 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Marlow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.5 miles from Newbury and 19.5 miles from Keene.

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

The direct path is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 4:38 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 Rain Showers around Newbury and Rain Showers near Keene.

Stop Ideas Near Marlow

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

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

RAIL

Bellows Falls station

20 mi away
54 Depot St
RAIL

Claremont

32 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.
RAIL

Union Station

42 mi away
10 Vernon Rd
RAIL

Windsor station

43 mi away
26 Depot Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newbury and Keene. Straight-line distance: 29.45 mi (47.39 km).

Newbury

#1 Newbury

Town in New Hampshire, USA

Population2,245
Coordinates43.3214600, -72.0359200
Altitude339
CountryUnited States
Keene

#2 Keene

City in New Hampshire, United States

Population22,699
Coordinates42.9336900, -72.2781400
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
Start: State Route 103A (-72.035956, 43.321486)
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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Newbury and Keene. The current time is 10:57:23.

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.