How far is Sunapee, NH from Keene, NH?
The driving distance from Sunapee, NH to Keene, NH is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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 00h 58m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sunapee and Keene.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sunapee and Keene.
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Start on Route 11
28 m · 3 sec · Route 11
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Continue on State Route 11
2.5 mi · 4 min · State Route 11
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Continue on Sunapee Street
2.8 mi · 7 min · Sunapee Street
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Turn left onto Cross Street
915 ft · 41 sec · Cross Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Maple Street
1358 ft · 45 sec · Maple Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
3.8 mi · 6 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Mill Village Road North
3.1 mi · 7 min · Mill Village Road North
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Continue on NH Route 10
9.4 mi · 15 min · NH Route 10
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Continue on Route 10
3.1 mi · 6 min · Route 10
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Continue on State Route 10
1.5 km · 1 min · State Route 10
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Continue on Gilsum Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · Gilsum Road
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Continue on State Route 10
2.7 mi · 4 min · State Route 10
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Turn straight onto Route 10
4.4 mi · 7 min · Route 10
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Continue on State Route 10
1.9 mi · 3 min · State Route 10
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Turn right onto Route 9
1.1 mi · 2 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 · 6 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 Sunapee 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.
NH Route 10
Continue on NH Route 10
9.38 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Sunapee 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 Sunapee to Keene?
The road trip is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
Marlow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.1 miles from Sunapee and 20.4 miles from Keene.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 4:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.64 one way or $11.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sunapee and Partly Sunny near Keene.
Stop Ideas Near Marlow
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 Marlow.
Bellows Falls station
Claremont
Union Station
Windsor station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sunapee and Keene. Straight-line distance: 32.8 mi (52.78 km).
#1 Sunapee
Town of the United States
| Population | 3,505 |
| Coordinates | 43.3875700, -72.0878600 |
| Altitude | 310 |
| 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: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.64 | $11.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.37 | $12.75 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.95 | $13.89 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $8.58 | $17.15 |
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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