How far is Winchester, NH from Keene, NH?

The driving distance from Winchester, NH to Keene, NH is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.45 mi
00h 20m
Flight
12.28 mi
19.77 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.28 mi
Kilometers
19.77 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.45 mi
Kilometers
21.65 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Keene
Wed, Apr 22, 11:25 PM EDT
Return by in Winchester
Wed, Apr 22, 11:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winchester
2026-04-22T23:05
Arrive Keene
Wed, Apr 22, 11:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Winchester
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
West Swanzey
NH

Census-designated place in Cheshire County, New Hampshire

From Winchester
6.5 mi
00h 10m
To Keene
6.9 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
51°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Richmond Road

    14 m · 5 sec · Richmond Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Keene Road

    11 mi · 16 min · Keene Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Winchester Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Winchester Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Winchester Street

    55 m · 2 sec · Winchester Street

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Winchester Street

    709 ft · 20 sec · Winchester Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Winchester Street Roundabout

    60 m · 6 sec · Winchester Street

  7. 7

    Exit the rotary onto Winchester Street

    812 ft · 24 sec · Winchester Street

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Island Street

    61 m · 5 sec · Island Street

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Island Street

    2062 ft · 1 min · Island Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Street

    2657 ft · 1 min · West Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Roxbury Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Winchester and Keene.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
11 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
0 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
81.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keene Road
11 mi · 82%
Winchester Street
1.16 mi · 9%
West Street
0.5 mi · 4%
Island Street
0.43 mi · 3%
Winchester Street Roundabout
0.02 mi
Richmond Road
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Keene Road

Turn right onto Keene Road

11 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.1 mi
12.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Swanzey
00h 10m from Winchester
Leave By
7:50 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Winchester and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Keene.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Winchester to Keene?

The road trip is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?

West Swanzey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.5 miles from Winchester and 6.9 miles from Keene.

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

The direct path is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 7:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.89 one way or $3.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Winchester and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Keene.

Stop Ideas Near West Swanzey

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Swanzey, 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 West Swanzey.

RAIL

Union Station

19 mi away
10 Vernon Rd
RAIL

Bellows Falls station

31 mi away
54 Depot St
RAIL

John W. Olver Transit Center

39 mi away
12 Olive Street
RAIL

Claremont

56 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winchester and Keene. Straight-line distance: 12.28 mi (19.77 km).

Winchester

#1 Winchester

Town in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States

Population4,217
Coordinates42.7734200, -72.3831400
Altitude135
CountryUnited States
Keene

#2 Keene

City in New Hampshire, United States

Population22,699
Coordinates42.9336900, -72.2781400
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
Start: Richmond Street (-72.383216, 42.773345)
End: Roxbury Street (-72.278098, 42.933721)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.48 gal
1.8 L · about $1.89
Round trip
$3.79
0.96 gal · 3.6 L
Estimated CO2
4.3 kg one way
Round trip: 8.5 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.89 $3.79
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.14 $4.28
Premium $4.86 $2.33 $4.66
Diesel $6.00 $2.88 $5.76

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Winchester and Keene. The current time is 23:05:14.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.