How far is Newton, NH from Keene, NH?

The driving distance from Newton, NH to Keene, NH is about 96.3 miles (155 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.1 miles (101.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
96.3 mi
01h 47m
Flight
63.1 mi
101.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.1 mi
Kilometers
101.55 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.3 mi
Kilometers
154.98 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Keene
Thu, Apr 23, 7:07 AM EDT
Return by in Newton
Thu, Apr 23, 8:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newton
2026-04-23T05:20
Arrive Keene
Thu, Apr 23, 7:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newton
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
Brookline
NH

Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States

From Newton
48.1 mi
00h 53m
To Keene
48.2 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph W
Destination
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Highland Street

    17 m · 3 sec · Highland Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2.7 mi · 6 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Newton Road

    3 mi · 6 min · Newton Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Kenoza Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Kenoza Avenue

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    144 m · 12 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto White Street

    1719 ft · 32 sec · White Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Emerson Street

    1400 ft · 25 sec · Emerson Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Washington Square

    72 m · 7 sec · Washington Square

  9. 9

    Continue on Washington Street

    1154 ft · 19 sec · Washington Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Washington Street

    67 m · 6 sec · Washington Street

  11. 11

    Continue on River Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · River Street

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 South: Lawrence

    1719 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    16.7 mi · 20 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire

    1068 ft · 14 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire

    1320 ft · 17 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    1931 ft · 25 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 South: Marlboro

    2589 ft · 34 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    10.7 mi · 12 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 2 West: Leominster

    2255 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Captain Isaac Davis Highway

    10.9 mi · 15 min · Captain Isaac Davis Highway

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

    12.2 mi · 17 min · Concord Turnpike

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 140 North: Winchendon

    1527 ft · 43 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto West Main Street

    6.1 mi · 8 min · West Main Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Gardner Road

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Gardner Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Spring Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Spring Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Front Street

    1027 ft · 21 sec · Front Street

  27. 27

    Continue on School Street

    3 mi · 3 min · School Street

  28. 28

    Continue on State Route 12

    2.9 mi · 3 min · State Route 12

  29. 29

    Continue on NH Route 12 South

    5.1 mi · 6 min · NH Route 12 South

  30. 30

    Continue on Fitzwilliam Road

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Fitzwilliam Road

  31. 31

    Continue on South Main Street

    1109 ft · 14 sec · South Main Street

  32. 32

    Continue on Central Square

    544 ft · 7 sec · Central Square

  33. 33

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.6 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  34. 34

    Continue on NH Route 12

    1.5 mi · 2 min · NH Route 12

  35. 35

    Continue on Monadnock Highway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Monadnock Highway

  36. 36

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Monadnock Highway

    31 m · 1 sec · Monadnock Highway

  37. 37

    Exit the roundabout onto Monadnock Highway

    1628 ft · 21 sec · Monadnock Highway

  38. 38

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  39. 39

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street

    36 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  40. 40

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    1865 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  41. 41

    Turn right onto Roxbury Street

    10 m · 1 sec · Roxbury Street

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Roxbury Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Newton and Keene.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
42 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
28.2 mi · 29%
Concord Turnpike
12.2 mi · 13%
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
10.9 mi · 11%
West Main Street
6.07 mi · 6%
NH Route 12 South
5.07 mi · 5%
Monadnock Highway
3.44 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 495 South

Merge slight left

16.7 mi · 00h 20m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.2 mi
63.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookline
00h 53m from Newton
Leave By
2:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Newton and Partly Sunny near Keene.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 96.3 miles (155 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?

Brookline is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.1 miles from Newton and 48.2 miles from Keene.

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

The direct path is about 63.1 miles (101.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.2 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 2:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.41 one way or $26.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Newton and Partly Sunny near Keene.

Stop Ideas Near Brookline

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Brookline and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brookline.

BUS

Nashua, NH

14 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

32 mi away
119 Canal St.
RAIL

Haverhill station

47 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

49 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newton and Keene. Straight-line distance: 63.1 mi (101.55 km).

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#1 Newton

Town in New Hampshire, in the United States

Population4,934
Coordinates42.8695300, -71.0345000
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Keene

#2 Keene

City in New Hampshire, United States

Population22,699
Coordinates42.9336900, -72.2781400
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
Start: Highland Street (-71.034214, 42.869556)
End: Roxbury Street (-72.278098, 42.933721)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 155 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.4 gal
12.86 L · about $13.41
Round trip
$26.83
6.8 gal · 25.72 L
Estimated CO2
30.2 kg one way
Round trip: 60.4 kg / 133 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $13.41 $26.83
Mid-grade $4.46 $15.15 $30.31
Premium $4.86 $16.52 $33.03
Diesel $6.00 $20.39 $40.78

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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There is no time difference between Newton and Keene. The current time is 05:20:31.

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.