How far is Pelham, NH from Keene, NH?
The driving distance from Pelham, NH to Keene, NH is about 87.2 miles (140.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.3 miles (80.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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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 Pelham and Keene.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pelham and Keene.
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Start on Nashua Road
108 m · 10 sec · Nashua Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Marsh Road
12 m · 2 sec · Marsh Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Marsh Road
676 ft · 13 sec · Marsh Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Old Bridge Street
50 m · 4 sec · Old Bridge Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Old Bridge Street
2415 ft · 1 min · Old Bridge Street
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Turn straight onto NH 38 South
64 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto Bridge Street
5.8 mi · 13 min · Bridge Street
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Turn right onto Merrimack Street
79 m · 13 sec · Merrimack Street
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Turn left onto Central Street
1350 ft · 42 sec · Central Street
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Continue on Gorham Street
2372 ft · 1 min · Gorham Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward Lowell Connector
1.9 mi · 3 min · Lowell Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 South, US 3 North: Worcester, Nashua New Hampshire
763 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 South: Worcester
1724 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 South: Marlboro
2589 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
10.7 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 2 West: Leominster
2255 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Captain Isaac Davis Highway
10.9 mi · 15 min · Captain Isaac Davis Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike
12.2 mi · 17 min · Concord Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 140 North: Winchendon
1527 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Main Street
6.1 mi · 8 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Gardner Road
3.4 mi · 4 min · Gardner Road
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Continue on Spring Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · Spring Street
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Continue on Front Street
1027 ft · 21 sec · Front Street
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Continue on School Street
3 mi · 3 min · School Street
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Continue on State Route 12
2.9 mi · 3 min · State Route 12
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Continue on NH Route 12 South
5.1 mi · 6 min · NH Route 12 South
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Continue on Fitzwilliam Road
1.2 mi · 1 min · Fitzwilliam Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1109 ft · 14 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Central Square
544 ft · 7 sec · Central Square
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Continue on North Main Street
2.6 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on NH Route 12
1.5 mi · 2 min · NH Route 12
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Continue on Monadnock Highway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Monadnock Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Monadnock Highway
31 m · 1 sec · Monadnock Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Monadnock Highway
1628 ft · 21 sec · Monadnock Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
36 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
1865 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Roxbury Street
10 m · 1 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 Pelham 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.
Concord Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike
12.2 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Pelham 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 Pelham to Keene?
The road trip is about 87.2 miles (140.4 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?
New Ipswich is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.1 miles from Pelham and 48.2 miles from Keene.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.3 miles (80.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.9 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 3:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.15 one way or $24.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Pelham and Partly Sunny near Keene.
Stop Ideas Near New Ipswich
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall - Internet Backbone Point
Leominster City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Ipswich.
Nashua, NH
Manchester, New Hampshire
Union Station
Concord, New Hampshire
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pelham and Keene. Straight-line distance: 50.24 mi (80.85 km).
#1 Pelham
City in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States of America
| Population | 14,306 |
| Coordinates | 42.7345300, -71.3245100 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| 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: 140 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $12.15 | $24.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $13.73 | $27.46 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $14.96 | $29.93 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $18.47 | $36.94 |
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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