How far is Pittsfield, NH from Keene, NH?

The driving distance from Pittsfield, NH to Keene, NH is about 68.4 miles (110.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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
68.44 mi
01h 18m
Flight
54.55 mi
87.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.55 mi
Kilometers
87.79 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.44 mi
Kilometers
110.14 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Keene
Tue, May 12, 7:19 PM EDT
Return by in Pittsfield
Tue, May 12, 8:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsfield
2026-05-12T18:01
Arrive Keene
Tue, May 12, 7:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pittsfield
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
Henniker
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Pittsfield
34.2 mi
00h 39m
To Keene
34.2 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Barnstead Road

    19 m · 2 sec · Barnstead Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Depot Street

    703 ft · 20 sec · Depot Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Elm Street

    141 m · 17 sec · Elm Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Main Street

    814 ft · 23 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Concord Hill Road

    147 m · 14 sec · Concord Hill Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Crescent Street

    145 m · 14 sec · Crescent Street

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Loudon Road

    1607 ft · 49 sec · Loudon Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Suncook Valley Highway

    856 ft · 18 sec · Suncook Valley Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Suncook Valley Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Suncook Valley Road

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Dover Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Dover Road

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    4.6 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1280 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Take the exit straight toward I 93 South: Manchester, Lebanon

    1475 ft · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Everett Turnpike

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Everett Turnpike

  17. 17

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

    1698 ft · 41 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    7.8 mi · 9 min

  19. 19

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

    1.5 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    15.5 mi · 21 min

  21. 21

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Keene Road

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Keene Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Route 9

    6.7 mi · 9 min · Route 9

  24. 24

    Continue on Franklin Pierce Highway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Franklin Pierce Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Route 9

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Route 9

  26. 26

    Continue on NH Route 9

    1.5 mi · 3 min · NH Route 9

  27. 27

    Continue on Route 9

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Route 9

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Washington Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Central Square

    66 m · 7 sec · Central Square

  30. 30

    Continue on Central Square

    76 m · 9 sec · Central Square

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Roxbury Street

    39 m · 3 sec · Roxbury Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Roxbury Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsfield 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
32 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 202 West
16.4 mi · 24%
Route 9
11.9 mi · 17%
I 89 North
8.16 mi · 12%
Dover Road
7.27 mi · 11%
Keene Road
5.73 mi · 8%
Suncook Valley Road
3.61 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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
54.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Henniker
00h 39m from Pittsfield
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pittsfield and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Keene.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 68.4 miles (110.1 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Henniker is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.2 miles from Pittsfield and 34.2 miles from Keene.

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

The direct path is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.51 one way or $19.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pittsfield and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Keene.

Stop Ideas Near Henniker

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

24 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

36 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

37 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Nashua, NH

50 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsfield and Keene. Straight-line distance: 54.55 mi (87.79 km).

Pittsfield

#1 Pittsfield

Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire

Population4,143
Coordinates43.3059100, -71.3242300
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Keene

#2 Keene

City in New Hampshire, United States

Population22,699
Coordinates42.9336900, -72.2781400
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
Start: Barnstead Road (-71.324232, 43.305911)
End: Roxbury Street (-72.278098, 42.933721)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.41 gal
9.14 L · about $9.51
Round trip
$19.01
4.82 gal · 18.28 L
Estimated CO2
21.4 kg one way
Round trip: 42.8 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.51 $19.01
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.74 $21.48
Premium $4.86 $11.71 $23.42
Diesel $6.00 $14.45 $28.91

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Pittsfield and Keene. The current time is 18:01:11.

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.