How far is Pembroke, NH from Keene, NH?

The driving distance from Pembroke, NH to Keene, NH is about 57.2 miles (92 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44 miles (70.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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
57.16 mi
01h 06m
Flight
43.97 mi
70.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.97 mi
Kilometers
70.77 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.16 mi
Kilometers
91.99 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Keene
Fri, Apr 17, 9:06 PM EDT
Return by in Pembroke
Fri, Apr 17, 10:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pembroke
2026-04-17T19:59
Arrive Keene
Fri, Apr 17, 9:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pembroke
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
Deering
NH

City in Alaska

From Pembroke
28.6 mi
00h 33m
To Keene
28.6 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
68°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Academy Road

    25 m · 9 sec · Academy Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    72 m · 23 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    15 m · 6 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Pembroke Street

    3 mi · 6 min · Pembroke Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Manchester Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Manchester Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 93 South: Manchester, Lebanon

    3063 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont

    1698 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    7.8 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward US 202 West, NH 9 West: Henniker, Keene

    1.5 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    15.5 mi · 21 min

  12. 12

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Keene Road

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Keene Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Route 9

    6.7 mi · 9 min · Route 9

  15. 15

    Continue on Franklin Pierce Highway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Franklin Pierce Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Route 9

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Route 9

  17. 17

    Continue on NH Route 9

    1.5 mi · 3 min · NH Route 9

  18. 18

    Continue on Route 9

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Route 9

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Washington Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Central Square

    66 m · 7 sec · Central Square

  21. 21

    Continue on Central Square

    76 m · 9 sec · Central Square

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Roxbury Street

    39 m · 3 sec · Roxbury Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Roxbury Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 202 West
16.4 mi · 29%
Route 9
11.9 mi · 21%
I 89 North
8.16 mi · 14%
Keene Road
5.73 mi · 10%
Franklin Pierce Highway
3.26 mi · 6%
Pembroke Street
3.01 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

US 202 West

Continue straight

15.5 mi · 00h 21m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.2 mi
44 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Deering
00h 33m from Pembroke
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Pembroke and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Keene.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 57.2 miles (92 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Deering is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.6 miles from Pembroke and 28.6 miles from Keene.

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

The direct path is about 44 miles (70.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.97 one way or $15.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Pembroke and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Keene.

Stop Ideas Near Deering

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

29 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

32 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Nashua, NH

42 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

48 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pembroke and Keene. Straight-line distance: 43.97 mi (70.77 km).

Pembroke

#1 Pembroke

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population7,252
Coordinates43.1467500, -71.4575700
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Keene

#2 Keene

City in New Hampshire, United States

Population22,699
Coordinates42.9336900, -72.2781400
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
Start: Academy Road (-71.45757, 43.146772)
End: Roxbury Street (-72.278098, 42.933721)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.02 gal
7.64 L · about $7.97
Round trip
$15.94
4.04 gal · 15.28 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 35.9 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.97 $15.94
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.00 $18.01
Premium $4.86 $9.81 $19.63
Diesel $6.00 $12.11 $24.23

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Pembroke and Keene. The current time is 19:59:25.

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.