How far is Springfield, NH from Keene, NH?

The driving distance from Springfield, NH to Keene, NH is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.7 miles (65.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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
48.42 mi
01h 10m
Flight
40.7 mi
65.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.7 mi
Kilometers
65.5 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.42 mi
Kilometers
77.93 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Keene
Thu, Apr 23, 10:50 AM EDT
Return by in Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 12:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-04-23T09:40
Arrive Keene
Thu, Apr 23, 10:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Springfield
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Lempster
NH

Town in Sullivan County, New Hampshire

From Springfield
25.6 mi
00h 35m
To Keene
22.9 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 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 Springfield and Keene.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Four Corners Road

    579 ft · 18 sec · Four Corners Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Four Corners Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Four Corners Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Springfield Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Springfield Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left

    10.2 mi · 15 min

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street

    31 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    4 mi · 7 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Mill Village Road North

    3.1 mi · 7 min · Mill Village Road North

  9. 9

    Continue on NH Route 10

    9.4 mi · 15 min · NH Route 10

  10. 10

    Continue on Route 10

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Route 10

  11. 11

    Continue on State Route 10

    1.5 km · 1 min · State Route 10

  12. 12

    Continue on Gilsum Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Gilsum Road

  13. 13

    Continue on State Route 10

    2.7 mi · 4 min · State Route 10

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Route 10

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Route 10

  15. 15

    Continue on State Route 10

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Route 10

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Route 9

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Route 9

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Washington Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Central Square

    66 m · 7 sec · Central Square

  19. 19

    Continue on Central Square

    76 m · 9 sec · Central Square

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Roxbury Street

    39 m · 3 sec · Roxbury Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Roxbury Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield 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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NH Route 10
9.38 mi · 19%
Route 10
7.56 mi · 16%
Main Street
6.87 mi · 14%
State Route 10
5.49 mi · 11%
Mill Village Road North
3.07 mi · 6%
Gilsum Road
2.44 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

10.2 mi · 00h 15m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
40.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lempster
00h 35m from Springfield
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Springfield 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 Springfield to Keene?

The road trip is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Lempster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.6 miles from Springfield and 22.9 miles from Keene.

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

The direct path is about 40.7 miles (65.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.75 one way or $13.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lempster

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

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

RAIL

Claremont

20 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.
RAIL

Bellows Falls station

22 mi away
54 Depot St
RAIL

Windsor station

30 mi away
26 Depot Ave
BUS

Okemo, Vermont

44 mi away
77 Okemo Ridge Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Keene. Straight-line distance: 40.7 mi (65.5 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population1,348
Coordinates43.4950700, -72.0334200
Altitude442
CountryUnited States
Keene

#2 Keene

City in New Hampshire, United States

Population22,699
Coordinates42.9336900, -72.2781400
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
Start: Four Corners Road (-72.033851, 43.495111)
End: Roxbury Street (-72.278098, 42.933721)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.71 gal
6.47 L · about $6.75
Round trip
$13.49
3.42 gal · 12.94 L
Estimated CO2
15.2 kg one way
Round trip: 30.4 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.75 $13.49
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.62 $15.24
Premium $4.86 $8.31 $16.61
Diesel $6.00 $10.25 $20.51

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 Springfield and Keene. The current time is 09:40:00.

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.