How far is Newmarket, NH from Keene, NH?
The driving distance from Newmarket, NH to Keene, NH is about 47.3 miles (76.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.3 miles (50.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newmarket and Keene.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newmarket and Keene.
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Start on Newmarket Road
1.6 mi · 6 min · Newmarket Road
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Turn slight right onto Melvin Road
1.3 km · 3 min · Melvin Road
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Continue on Melvin Road
55 m · 10 sec · Melvin Road
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Continue on Stagecoach Loop
738 ft · 33 sec · Stagecoach Loop
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Turn straight onto Melvin Mills Road
1852 ft · 1 min · Melvin Mills Road
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Turn left onto Warner Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Warner Road
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Turn sharp left onto Henniker Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Henniker Road
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Continue on State Route 114
2.8 mi · 5 min · State Route 114
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Continue on Bradford Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Bradford Road
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Take the ramp straight
1848 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
8 mi · 11 min
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Continue on West Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Keene Road
5.7 mi · 8 min · Keene Road
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Continue on Route 9
6.7 mi · 9 min · Route 9
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Continue on Franklin Pierce Highway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Franklin Pierce Highway
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Continue on Route 9
1.8 mi · 3 min · Route 9
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Continue on NH Route 9
1.5 mi · 3 min · NH Route 9
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Continue on Route 9
3.4 mi · 5 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 · 7 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 Newmarket 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.
Bradford Road
Merge slight left
8.04 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Newmarket and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Keene.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newmarket to Keene?
The road trip is about 47.3 miles (76.2 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Antrim is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.6 miles from Newmarket and 23.7 miles from Keene.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.3 miles (50.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 4:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.59 one way or $13.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Newmarket and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Keene.
Stop Ideas Near Antrim
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newmarket and Keene. Straight-line distance: 31.34 mi (50.44 km).
#1 Newmarket
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 9,207 |
| Coordinates | 43.2778500, -71.8734100 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| 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 | $6.59 | $13.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.44 | $14.89 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.11 | $16.23 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $10.01 | $20.03 |
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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