How far is Richmond, NH from Keene, NH?
The driving distance from Richmond, NH to Keene, NH is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richmond and Keene.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond and Keene.
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Start on Old Homestead Highway
8.7 mi · 17 min · Old Homestead Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Old Homestead Highway
15 m · 1 sec · Old Homestead Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Old Homestead Highway
3 mi · 5 min · Old Homestead Highway
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Merge slight right onto Main Street
1.4 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 Richmond 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.
Old Homestead Highway
Start on Old Homestead Highway
8.71 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Richmond and Mostly Sunny near Keene.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richmond to Keene?
The road trip is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km) and usually takes 00h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Swanzey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.8 miles from Richmond and 6.8 miles from Keene.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.89 one way or $3.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Richmond and Mostly Sunny near Keene.
Stop Ideas Near Swanzey
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Swanzey.
Union Station
Bellows Falls station
John W. Olver Transit Center
Claremont
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Keene. Straight-line distance: 12.37 mi (19.9 km).
#1 Richmond
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 1,126 |
| Coordinates | 42.7548100, -72.2717500 |
| Altitude | 325 |
| 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: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $1.89 | $3.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.14 | $4.28 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.33 | $4.66 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $2.88 | $5.76 |
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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