How far is Somersworth, NH from Keene, NH?
The driving distance from Somersworth, NH to Keene, NH is about 96.3 miles (154.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.8 miles (120.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The capital of New Hampshire.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Somersworth and Keene.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somersworth and Keene.
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Start on Highland Street
3 m · 2 sec · Highland Street
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Turn right onto High Street
2.5 mi · 6 min · High Street
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Continue on Indian Brook Drive
1 mi · 3 min · Indian Brook Drive
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Turn left
1920 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Spaulding Turnpike
2 mi · 3 min · Spaulding Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 9 West, NH 155 West: Madbury
900 ft · 31 sec
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Turn slight right onto Knox Marsh Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Knox Marsh Road
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Continue on Manchester Road
106 m · 8 sec · Manchester Road
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Continue on Lee Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Lee Road
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Continue on Turtle Pond Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Turtle Pond Road
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Take the ramp right
1240 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Concord Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Concord Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lee Circle
48 m · 5 sec · Concord Road
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Exit the rotary onto Concord Road
2575 ft · 56 sec · Concord Road
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Continue on Old Concord Turnpike
1.8 mi · 3 min · Old Concord Turnpike
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Continue on Old Turnpike Road
5.1 mi · 7 min · Old Turnpike Road
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Continue on First New Hampshire Turnpike
7.8 mi · 13 min · First New Hampshire Turnpike
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Continue on Dover Road
4.3 mi · 7 min · Dover Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Epsom Circle
81 m · 7 sec · Dover Road
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Exit the rotary onto Dover Road
4.9 mi · 8 min · Dover Road
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Keep slight right
4.6 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
1280 ft · 24 sec
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Take the exit straight toward I 93 South: Manchester, Lebanon
1475 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on Everett Turnpike
2.5 mi · 3 min · Everett Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont
1698 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
7.8 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 202 West, NH 9 West: Henniker, Keene
1.5 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
15.5 mi · 21 min
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Continue on West Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Keene Road
5.7 mi · 8 min · Keene Road
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Continue on Route 9
6.7 mi · 9 min · Route 9
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Continue on Franklin Pierce Highway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Franklin Pierce Highway
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Continue on Route 9
1.8 mi · 3 min · Route 9
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Continue on NH Route 9
1.5 mi · 3 min · NH Route 9
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Continue on Route 9
3.4 mi · 5 min · Route 9
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Turn left onto Washington Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Central Square
66 m · 7 sec · Central Square
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Continue on Central Square
76 m · 9 sec · Central Square
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Turn left onto Roxbury Street
39 m · 3 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 Somersworth 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.
US 202 West
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15.5 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Somersworth and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Keene.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Somersworth to Keene?
The road trip is about 96.3 miles (154.9 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?
Concord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48 miles from Somersworth and 48.2 miles from Keene.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.8 miles (120.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 2:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.37 one way or $26.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Somersworth and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Keene.
Stop Ideas Near Concord
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 Concord.
Concord, New Hampshire
Manchester, New Hampshire
Tilton, New Hampshire
New Hampton, New Hampshire
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Somersworth and Keene. Straight-line distance: 74.79 mi (120.37 km).
#1 Somersworth
City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 12,286 |
| Coordinates | 43.2617500, -70.8653400 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| 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: 155 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $13.37 | $26.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $15.11 | $30.22 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $16.47 | $32.94 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $20.33 | $40.66 |
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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