How far is Wakefield, NH from Keene, NH?
The driving distance from Wakefield, NH to Keene, NH is about 108.3 miles (174.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.6 miles (123.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 15m 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 07m.
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.
Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wakefield and Keene.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wakefield and Keene.
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Start on the route
53 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto Wakefield Road
5 mi · 10 min · Wakefield Road
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Continue on Old White Mountian Highway
1511 ft · 44 sec · Old White Mountian Highway
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Turn right onto Middleton Hill Road
80 m · 8 sec · Middleton Hill Road
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Continue on State Route 153
2.5 mi · 5 min · State Route 153
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Kings Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · Kings Highway
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Continue on Farmington Road
2441 ft · 60 sec · Farmington Road
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Continue on Wolfeboro Road
1627 ft · 40 sec · Wolfeboro Road
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Continue on Middleton Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Middleton Road
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Continue on Charles Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Charles Street
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Continue on Main Street
1603 ft · 47 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Central Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Central Street
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Turn right onto NH Route 11
1052 ft · 22 sec · NH Route 11
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Turn left onto Ridge Road
4.5 mi · 10 min · Ridge Road
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Continue on Prospect Mountain Road
3.1 mi · 8 min · Prospect Mountain Road
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Turn left onto Suncook Valley Road
7.4 mi · 11 min · Suncook Valley Road
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Continue on Suncook Valley Highway
1.5 km · 2 min · Suncook Valley Highway
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Continue on Suncook Valley Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Suncook Valley Road
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Continue on Suncook Valley Highway
1440 ft · 31 sec · Suncook Valley Highway
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Continue on Suncook Valley Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Suncook Valley Road
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Turn slight right onto Main Street
2.5 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Dover Road
2.4 mi · 4 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 Wakefield 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
Continue straight
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Wakefield and Mostly Sunny near Keene.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wakefield to Keene?
The road trip is about 108.3 miles (174.3 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?
Bow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.6 miles from Wakefield and 58.7 miles from Keene.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.6 miles (123.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.7 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 2:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.07 one way or $30.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wakefield and Mostly Sunny near Keene.
Stop Ideas Near Bow
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 Bow.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wakefield and Keene. Straight-line distance: 76.59 mi (123.26 km).
#1 Wakefield
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 5,122 |
| Coordinates | 43.5681300, -71.0300700 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| 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: 174 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 21m |
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 | $15.07 | $30.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $17.03 | $34.05 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $18.56 | $37.12 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $22.91 | $45.82 |
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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