How far is Tamworth, NH from Keene, NH?

Fastest route

The distance between Tamworth, New Hampshire, and Keene, New Hampshire is approximately 107 miles (172 kilometers). The estimated travel time is 2 hours and 36 minutes. Here are the directions to get from Tamworth to Keene.

Directions

  1. 🛣️ Head southeast on NH-113 W toward NH-113 E.
  2. 🚗 Turn right to stay on NH-113 W.
  3. 🔄 Turn right onto NH-113 W/NH-25 W and continue to follow NH-25 W.
  4. 🔄 Slight right onto NH-104 W, then turn left onto NH-104 W/Pleasant St. Continue to follow NH-104 W.
  5. 🔄 Continue onto King Hill Rd, then turn right onto New Hampshire Rte 103 W.
  6. 🔄 Follow NH-10 S until you reach Roxbury St in Keene.
  7. 🚦 Turn right onto NH-10 S/NH-9 W, then turn left onto Washington St. Pass by Bank of America on the right and merge onto Central Square. Slight left to stay on Central Square, then continue straight onto Main St. Finally, turn left onto Roxbury St.

Tips & Suggestions

  • ⛽ It's a good idea to fill up your gas tank before starting the journey.
  • 🚗 Observe the speed limits and drive safely throughout the trip.
  • 🍴 Consider stopping for a meal or snacks along the way to stay refreshed.
  • 📱 Keep your phone charged and accessible for navigation purposes.
  • 🌞 Check the weather forecast before setting out to be prepared for any conditions.
  • 🚧 Be aware of any road construction or traffic updates that may affect your route.
  • 🚙 Enjoy the scenic drive and make the most of your journey!
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
115.23 mi
02h 10m
Flight
81.8 mi
131.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.8 mi
Kilometers
131.64 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.23 mi
Kilometers
185.44 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Keene
Thu, May 21, 5:52 AM EDT
Return by in Tamworth
Thu, May 21, 8:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tamworth
2026-05-21T03:41
Arrive Keene
Thu, May 21, 5:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tamworth
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
East Concord
NH

A census-designated place in Merrimack County, New Hampshire.

From Tamworth
57.5 mi
01h 05m
To Keene
57.7 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    6 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on Main Street

    52 m · 8 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Tamworth Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Tamworth Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Whittier Road

    2037 ft · 51 sec · Whittier Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Ossipee Mountain Highway

    1126 ft · 18 sec · Ossipee Mountain Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Bear Camp Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Bear Camp Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Whittier Road

    1867 ft · 29 sec · Whittier Road

  8. 8

    Continue on State Route 25

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Route 25

  9. 9

    Continue on Whittier Highway

    12.2 mi · 22 min · Whittier Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Whittier Street

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Whittier Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Winnipesaukee Street

    816 ft · 20 sec · Winnipesaukee Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Daniel Webster Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    8.3 mi · 13 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1392 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Take the ramp right toward I 93 South: Tilton, Concord

    1520 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway

    14.9 mi · 16 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Senator Styles Bridges Highway

    15.4 mi · 18 min · Senator Styles Bridges Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Everett Turnpike

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Everett Turnpike

  20. 20

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

    1698 ft · 41 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    7.8 mi · 9 min

  22. 22

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

    1.5 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    15.5 mi · 21 min

  24. 24

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Keene Road

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Keene Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Route 9

    6.7 mi · 9 min · Route 9

  27. 27

    Continue on Franklin Pierce Highway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Franklin Pierce Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on Route 9

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Route 9

  29. 29

    Continue on NH Route 9

    1.5 mi · 3 min · NH Route 9

  30. 30

    Continue on Route 9

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Route 9

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Washington Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Central Square

    66 m · 6 sec · Central Square

  33. 33

    Continue on Central Square

    76 m · 9 sec · Central Square

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Roxbury Street

    39 m · 3 sec · Roxbury Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Roxbury Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tamworth 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
35 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 202 West
16.4 mi · 14%
Styles Bridges Highway
15.7 mi · 14%
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
15.4 mi · 13%
Whittier Highway
12.2 mi · 11%
Route 9
11.9 mi · 10%
I 89 North
8.16 mi · 7%
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
02h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.4 mi
81.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Concord
01h 05m from Tamworth
Leave By
2:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Tamworth 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 Tamworth to Keene?

The road trip is about 115.2 miles (185.4 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

East Concord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.5 miles from Tamworth and 57.7 miles from Keene.

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

The direct path is about 81.8 miles (131.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.06 one way or $32.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near East Concord

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

3 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

24 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

29 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

43 mi away
325 Route 104

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tamworth and Keene. Straight-line distance: 81.8 mi (131.64 km).

Tamworth

#1 Tamworth

Town in New Hampshire

Population3,094
Coordinates43.8598000, -71.2631300
Altitude158
CountryUnited States
Keene

#2 Keene

City in New Hampshire, United States

Population22,699
Coordinates42.9336900, -72.2781400
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-71.263122, 43.859659)
End: Roxbury Street (-72.278098, 42.933721)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 185 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.07 gal
15.39 L · about $16.06
Round trip
$32.11
8.14 gal · 30.78 L
Estimated CO2
36.2 kg one way
Round trip: 72.3 kg / 159 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $16.06 $32.11
Mid-grade $4.46 $18.14 $36.28
Premium $4.86 $19.77 $39.54
Diesel $6.00 $24.41 $48.82

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 21, 2026

There is no time difference between Tamworth and Keene. The current time is 03:41:56.

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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.