How far is Sanbornton, NH from Keene, NH?

The driving distance from Sanbornton, NH to Keene, NH is about 75.1 miles (120.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.9 miles (83.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m 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
75.06 mi
01h 21m
Flight
51.97 mi
83.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.97 mi
Kilometers
83.64 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.06 mi
Kilometers
120.8 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Keene
Thu, Apr 23, 1:12 AM EDT
Return by in Sanbornton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sanbornton
2026-04-22T23:50
Arrive Keene
Thu, Apr 23, 1:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sanbornton
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 Sanbornton
37.5 mi
00h 40m
To Keene
37.6 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
51°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Perkins Road

    26 m · 11 sec · Perkins Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Sanborn Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Sanborn Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Laconia Road

    2142 ft · 54 sec · Laconia Road

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 South

    1971 ft · 48 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Senator Styles Bridges Highway

    15.4 mi · 18 min · Senator Styles Bridges Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Everett Turnpike

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Everett Turnpike

  9. 9

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

    1698 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    7.8 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

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

    1.5 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    15.5 mi · 21 min

  13. 13

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Keene Road

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Keene Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Route 9

    6.7 mi · 9 min · Route 9

  16. 16

    Continue on Franklin Pierce Highway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Franklin Pierce Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Route 9

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Route 9

  18. 18

    Continue on NH Route 9

    1.5 mi · 3 min · NH Route 9

  19. 19

    Continue on Route 9

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Route 9

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Washington Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Central Square

    66 m · 7 sec · Central Square

  22. 22

    Continue on Central Square

    76 m · 9 sec · Central Square

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Roxbury Street

    39 m · 3 sec · Roxbury Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Roxbury Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 202 West
16.4 mi · 22%
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
15.4 mi · 21%
Route 9
11.9 mi · 16%
I 89 North
8.16 mi · 11%
Keene Road
5.73 mi · 8%
Styles Bridges Highway
3.28 mi · 4%
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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.2 mi
51.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Henniker
00h 40m from Sanbornton
Leave By
3:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Sanbornton and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Keene.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 75.1 miles (120.8 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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 37.5 miles from Sanbornton and 37.6 miles from Keene.

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

The direct path is about 51.9 miles (83.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 3:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.45 one way or $20.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Sanbornton and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy 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 Sanbornton and Keene. Straight-line distance: 51.97 mi (83.64 km).

Sanbornton

#1 Sanbornton

Town in New Hampshire

Population3,012
Coordinates43.4892400, -71.5823000
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Keene

#2 Keene

City in New Hampshire, United States

Population22,699
Coordinates42.9336900, -72.2781400
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
Start: Perkins Road (-71.582224, 43.488962)
End: Roxbury Street (-72.278098, 42.933721)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.65 gal
10.03 L · about $10.45
Round trip
$20.91
5.3 gal · 20.06 L
Estimated CO2
23.6 kg one way
Round trip: 47.1 kg / 104 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.45 $20.91
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.81 $23.62
Premium $4.86 $12.87 $25.75
Diesel $6.00 $15.89 $31.78

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 Sanbornton and Keene. The current time is 23:50:50.

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.