How far is Orford, NH from Keene, NH?

The driving distance from Orford, NH to Keene, NH is about 83.2 miles (133.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.5 miles (108.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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
83.18 mi
01h 27m
Flight
67.49 mi
108.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.49 mi
Kilometers
108.62 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.18 mi
Kilometers
133.86 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Keene
Thu, Apr 23, 12:17 AM EDT
Return by in Orford
Thu, Apr 23, 1:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orford
2026-04-22T22:49
Arrive Keene
Thu, Apr 23, 12:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Orford
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
Claremont
NH

City in New Hampshire, United States

From Orford
41.5 mi
00h 43m
To Keene
41.6 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
51°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bridge Street

    987 ft · 28 sec · Bridge Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto U.S. Route 5 North

    2788 ft · 48 sec · U.S. Route 5 North

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lake Morey Road

    906 ft · 23 sec · Lake Morey Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1105 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    62.7 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Westminster, Walpole New Hampshire

    1000 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Westminster Street

    1.2 km · 55 sec · Westminster Street

  8. 8

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

    1.1 km · 47 sec · U.S. Route 5

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Vermont Route 123

    110 m · 10 sec · Vermont Route 123

  10. 10

    Continue on Vermont Route 123

    1353 ft · 17 sec · Vermont Route 123

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    655 ft · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Bellows Falls Road

    16 mi · 18 min · Bellows Falls Road

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward West St, Downtown

    1239 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Street

    1 mi · 3 min · West Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Roxbury Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lake Morey Road
63 mi · 76%
Bellows Falls Road
16 mi · 19%
West Street
1.04 mi · 1%
Westminster Street
0.75 mi · 1%
U.S. Route 5
0.68 mi · 1%
U.S. Route 5 North
0.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Lake Morey Road

Merge slight left

62.7 mi · 01h 13m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
67.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Claremont
00h 43m from Orford
Leave By
3:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Orford 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 Orford to Keene?

The road trip is about 83.2 miles (133.9 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Claremont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.5 miles from Orford and 41.6 miles from Keene.

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

The direct path is about 67.5 miles (108.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 3:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.56 one way or $23.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Orford and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Keene.

Stop Ideas Near Claremont

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

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

RAIL

Claremont

3 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.
RAIL

Windsor station

12 mi away
26 Depot Ave
RAIL

Bellows Falls station

28 mi away
54 Depot St
BUS

Okemo, Vermont

29 mi away
77 Okemo Ridge Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orford and Keene. Straight-line distance: 67.49 mi (108.62 km).

Orford

#1 Orford

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population1,315
Coordinates43.9053500, -72.1400900
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Keene

#2 Keene

City in New Hampshire, United States

Population22,699
Coordinates42.9336900, -72.2781400
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
Start: Bridge Street (-72.138699, 43.906321)
End: Roxbury Street (-72.278098, 42.933721)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.93 gal
11.11 L · about $11.56
Round trip
$23.12
5.86 gal · 22.22 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 52.1 kg / 115 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $11.56 $23.12
Mid-grade $4.46 $13.06 $26.12
Premium $4.86 $14.23 $28.47
Diesel $6.00 $17.57 $35.14

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 Orford and Keene. The current time is 22:49:53.

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.