How far is Raymond, NH from Keene, NH?

The driving distance from Raymond, NH to Keene, NH is about 78.6 miles (126.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.8 miles (89.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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
78.62 mi
01h 23m
Flight
55.79 mi
89.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.79 mi
Kilometers
89.78 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.62 mi
Kilometers
126.53 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Keene
Thu, Apr 23, 4:52 AM EDT
Return by in Raymond
Thu, Apr 23, 6:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Raymond
2026-04-23T03:28
Arrive Keene
Thu, Apr 23, 4:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Raymond
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
Contoocook
NH

Census-designated place in Merrimack County, New Hampshire

From Raymond
39.3 mi
00h 41m
To Keene
39.3 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 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 Raymond and Keene.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wight Street

    18 m · 9 sec · Wight Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    53 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Old Manchester Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Old Manchester Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1885 ft · 46 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    12.1 mi · 14 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 North: Concord

    2480 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    6.4 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    7 mi · 8 min · Everett Turnpike

  9. 9

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

    2720 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont

    1236 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    8.1 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

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

    1.5 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    15.5 mi · 21 min

  14. 14

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Keene Road

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Keene Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Route 9

    6.7 mi · 9 min · Route 9

  17. 17

    Continue on Franklin Pierce Highway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Franklin Pierce Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Route 9

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Route 9

  19. 19

    Continue on NH Route 9

    1.5 mi · 3 min · NH Route 9

  20. 20

    Continue on Route 9

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Route 9

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Washington Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Central Square

    66 m · 7 sec · Central Square

  23. 23

    Continue on Central Square

    76 m · 9 sec · Central Square

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Roxbury Street

    39 m · 3 sec · Roxbury Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Roxbury Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Raymond 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
25 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 202 West
16.4 mi · 21%
Old Manchester Road
13.6 mi · 17%
Route 9
11.9 mi · 15%
I 89 North
8.8 mi · 11%
Everett Turnpike
6.96 mi · 9%
I 93 North
6.86 mi · 9%
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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.8 mi
55.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Contoocook
00h 41m from Raymond
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Raymond 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 Raymond to Keene?

The road trip is about 78.6 miles (126.5 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Contoocook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.3 miles from Raymond and 39.3 miles from Keene.

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

The direct path is about 55.8 miles (89.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.93 one way or $21.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Raymond and Partly Sunny near Keene.

Stop Ideas Near Contoocook

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

15 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

28 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

33 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

45 mi away
325 Route 104

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Raymond and Keene. Straight-line distance: 55.79 mi (89.78 km).

Raymond

#1 Raymond

Town in New Hampshire

Population10,573
Coordinates43.0362000, -71.1834000
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Keene

#2 Keene

City in New Hampshire, United States

Population22,699
Coordinates42.9336900, -72.2781400
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
Start: Wight Street (-71.18344, 43.036226)
End: Roxbury Street (-72.278098, 42.933721)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.77 gal
10.5 L · about $10.93
Round trip
$21.86
5.54 gal · 21 L
Estimated CO2
24.6 kg one way
Round trip: 49.2 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.93 $21.86
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.35 $24.69
Premium $4.86 $13.46 $26.91
Diesel $6.00 $16.61 $33.22

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 Raymond and Keene. The current time is 03:28:53.

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.