How far is West Swanzey, NH from Keene, NH?
The driving distance from West Swanzey, NH to Keene, NH is about 6.3 miles (10.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.9 miles (7.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 24m 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 12m.
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.
City in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Swanzey and Keene.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Swanzey and Keene.
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Start on Christian Hill Road
39 m · 9 sec · Christian Hill Road
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Turn right onto North Grove Street
673 ft · 32 sec · North Grove Street
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Turn left
32 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Railroad Street
862 ft · 25 sec · Railroad Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1637 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on California Street
1119 ft · 51 sec · California Street
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Turn right onto West Swanzey Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · West Swanzey Road
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Continue on Winchester Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Winchester Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Winchester Street
55 m · 2 sec · Winchester Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Winchester Street
709 ft · 20 sec · Winchester Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Winchester Street Roundabout
60 m · 6 sec · Winchester Street
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Exit the rotary onto Winchester Street
812 ft · 23 sec · Winchester Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Island Street
61 m · 5 sec · Island Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Island Street
2062 ft · 1 min · Island Street
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Turn right onto West Street
2657 ft · 1 min · West 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 West Swanzey 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.
West Swanzey Road
Turn right onto West Swanzey Road
3.27 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Light Rain leaving West Swanzey and Rain Showers near Keene.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Swanzey to Keene?
The road trip is about 6.3 miles (10.2 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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?
Swanzey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.1 miles from West Swanzey and 3.2 miles from Keene.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.9 miles (7.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.87 one way or $1.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around West Swanzey and Rain Showers near Keene.
Stop Ideas Near Swanzey
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 Swanzey.
Union Station
Bellows Falls station
John W. Olver Transit Center
Claremont
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Swanzey and Keene. Straight-line distance: 4.92 mi (7.91 km).
#1 West Swanzey
Census-designated place in Cheshire County, New Hampshire
| Population | 1,308 |
| Coordinates | 42.8700800, -72.3217500 |
| Altitude | 156 |
| 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: 10 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $0.87 | $1.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $0.98 | $1.96 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.07 | $2.14 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $1.32 | $2.64 |
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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