How far is Washington, NH from Keene, NH?
The driving distance from Washington, NH to Keene, NH is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New Hampshire
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Washington and Keene.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washington and Keene.
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Start on South Main Street
767 ft · 22 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Lempster Mountain Road
2 mi · 4 min · Lempster Mountain Road
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Continue on Mountain Road
3.5 mi · 8 min · Mountain Road
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Turn left onto NH Route 10
5.8 mi · 9 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 · 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 Washington 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
Turn left onto NH Route 10
5.84 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Washington and Rain Showers Likely near Keene.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Washington to Keene?
The road trip is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Marlow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from Washington and 15 miles from Keene.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.14 one way or $8.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Washington and Rain Showers Likely 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 Washington and Keene. Straight-line distance: 19.08 mi (30.7 km).
#1 Washington
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 1,104 |
| Coordinates | 43.1759100, -72.0967500 |
| Altitude | 448 |
| 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: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.14 | $8.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.68 | $9.36 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.10 | $10.20 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $6.30 | $12.59 |
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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