How far is Rindge, NH from Keene, NH?

The driving distance from Rindge, NH to Keene, NH is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.85 mi
00h 33m
Flight
18.54 mi
29.84 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.54 mi
Kilometers
29.84 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.85 mi
Kilometers
33.56 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Keene
Sat, May 2, 3:39 PM EDT
Return by in Rindge
Sat, May 2, 4:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rindge
2026-05-02T15:06
Arrive Keene
Sat, May 2, 3:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Rindge
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Troy
NH

Town in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States

From Rindge
10.4 mi
00h 16m
To Keene
10.4 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
53°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    16 m · 2 sec

  2. 2

    Continue on Payson Hill Road

    2358 ft · 1 min · Payson Hill Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto NH Route 119

    7.1 mi · 11 min · NH Route 119

  4. 4

    Turn right onto NH Route 12 North

    2.4 mi · 3 min · NH Route 12 North

  5. 5

    Continue on Fitzwilliam Road

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Fitzwilliam Road

  6. 6

    Continue on South Main Street

    1109 ft · 14 sec · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Central Square

    544 ft · 7 sec · Central Square

  8. 8

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.6 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on NH Route 12

    1.5 mi · 2 min · NH Route 12

  10. 10

    Continue on Monadnock Highway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Monadnock Highway

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Monadnock Highway

    31 m · 1 sec · Monadnock Highway

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Monadnock Highway

    1628 ft · 21 sec · Monadnock Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street

    36 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    1865 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Roxbury Street

    10 m · 1 sec · Roxbury Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Roxbury Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rindge 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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
81.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NH Route 119
7.06 mi · 34%
Monadnock Highway
3.44 mi · 17%
North Main Street
2.57 mi · 12%
NH Route 12 North
2.43 mi · 12%
Main Street
1.84 mi · 9%
NH Route 12
1.48 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

NH Route 119

Turn left onto NH Route 119

7.06 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.4 mi
18.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Troy
00h 16m from Rindge
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Rindge 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 Rindge to Keene?

The road trip is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?

Troy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.4 miles from Rindge and 10.4 miles from Keene.

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

The direct path is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.92 one way or $5.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rindge and Mostly Sunny near Keene.

Stop Ideas Near Troy

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

30 mi away
10 Vernon Rd
RAIL

Bellows Falls station

41 mi away
54 Depot St
RAIL

John W. Olver Transit Center

43 mi away
12 Olive Street
BUS

Nashua, NH

55 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rindge and Keene. Straight-line distance: 18.54 mi (29.84 km).

Rindge

#1 Rindge

Town in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States

Population6,129
Coordinates42.7512000, -72.0098000
Altitude397
CountryUnited States
Keene

#2 Keene

City in New Hampshire, United States

Population22,699
Coordinates42.9336900, -72.2781400
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
Start: (-72.009896, 42.75119)
End: Roxbury Street (-72.278098, 42.933721)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.74 gal
2.79 L · about $2.92
Round trip
$5.84
1.48 gal · 5.58 L
Estimated CO2
6.6 kg one way
Round trip: 13.2 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.92 $5.84
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.30 $6.60
Premium $4.86 $3.59 $7.19
Diesel $6.00 $4.44 $8.88

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Rindge and Keene. The current time is 15:06:29.

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.