How far is Northumberland, NH from Keene, NH?

The driving distance from Northumberland, NH to Keene, NH is about 154.1 miles (248 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.2 miles (190.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 21m 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
154.08 mi
02h 40m
Flight
118.18 mi
190.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.18 mi
Kilometers
190.2 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.08 mi
Kilometers
247.96 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Keene
Thu, Apr 23, 9:35 AM EDT
Return by in Northumberland
Thu, Apr 23, 12:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Northumberland
2026-04-23T06:55
Arrive Keene
Thu, Apr 23, 9:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Northumberland
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
Lyme
NH

Town in New London County, Connecticut, United States

From Northumberland
76.9 mi
01h 20m
To Keene
77.1 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Thursday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
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 Northumberland and Keene.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Old Village Road

    36 m · 5 sec · Old Village Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Guildhall Road

    82 m · 11 sec · Guildhall Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    734 ft · 13 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Lancaster Road

    2372 ft · 41 sec · Lancaster Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bridge Street

    11 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Bridge Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Bridge Street

  8. 8

    Continue on U.S. Route 2

    1.1 mi · 2 min · U.S. Route 2

  9. 9

    Continue on Lancaster Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Lancaster Road

  10. 10

    Continue on East Main Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on West Lunenburg Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · West Lunenburg Road

  12. 12

    Continue on East Concord Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Concord Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Miles Pond Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Miles Pond Road

  14. 14

    Continue on North Concord Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · North Concord Road

  15. 15

    Continue on East Main Street

    4.3 mi · 7 min · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on U.S. Route 2

    3.1 mi · 5 min · U.S. Route 2

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Vermont Route 18

    2052 ft · 31 sec · Vermont Route 18

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    1102 ft · 27 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 91 South: White River Junction

    3251 ft · 43 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    99.3 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Westminster, Walpole New Hampshire

    1000 ft · 28 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Westminster Street

    1.2 km · 55 sec · Westminster Street

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto U.S. Route 5

    1.1 km · 47 sec · U.S. Route 5

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Vermont Route 123

    110 m · 10 sec · Vermont Route 123

  26. 26

    Continue on Vermont Route 123

    1353 ft · 17 sec · Vermont Route 123

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    655 ft · 12 sec

  28. 28

    Continue on Bellows Falls Road

    16 mi · 18 min · Bellows Falls Road

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward West St, Downtown

    1239 ft · 37 sec

  30. 30

    Turn left onto West Street

    1 mi · 3 min · West Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Roxbury Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Northumberland 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
31 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 91 South
99.9 mi · 65%
Bellows Falls Road
16 mi · 10%
East Main Street
6.52 mi · 4%
Main Street
5.33 mi · 3%
U.S. Route 2
4.2 mi · 3%
West Lunenburg Road
3.95 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 91 South

Merge slight left

99.3 mi · 01h 55m

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
02h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.9 mi
118.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lyme
01h 20m from Northumberland
Leave By
1:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Snow Showers leaving Northumberland 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 Northumberland to Keene?

The road trip is about 154.1 miles (248 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?

Lyme is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.9 miles from Northumberland and 77.1 miles from Keene.

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

The direct path is about 118.2 miles (190.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.9 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 1:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.46 one way or $42.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Northumberland and Partly Sunny near Keene.

Stop Ideas Near Lyme

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

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

RAIL

White River Junction

22 mi away
102 Railroad Row
BUS

Plymouth, New Hampshire

38 mi away
83 Main St.
RAIL

Windsor station

41 mi away
26 Depot Ave
RAIL

Randolph station

43 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Northumberland and Keene. Straight-line distance: 118.18 mi (190.2 km).

Northumberland

#1 Northumberland

Town in the state of New Hampshire

Population2,117
Coordinates44.5633900, -71.5587000
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Keene

#2 Keene

City in New Hampshire, United States

Population22,699
Coordinates42.9336900, -72.2781400
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
Start: Old Village Road (-71.558285, 44.563543)
End: Roxbury Street (-72.278098, 42.933721)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 248 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.44 gal
20.58 L · about $21.46
Round trip
$42.92
10.88 gal · 41.16 L
Estimated CO2
48.3 kg one way
Round trip: 96.7 kg / 213 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $21.46 $42.92
Mid-grade $4.46 $24.25 $48.49
Premium $4.86 $26.43 $52.86
Diesel $6.00 $32.62 $65.25

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Northumberland and Keene. The current time is 06:55:07.

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.