Drive Time
2h 9m
Distance
70.9 mi
114 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
Photo: Andrea Davis
The drive from Alexandria, NH to Keene, NH covers 70.9 miles and takes about 2h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NH 4A, NH Route 10, Route 10 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.1 miles on NH 4A. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.35 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
35.5 miles from Alexandria, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .
The drive from Alexandria, NH to Keene, NH covers 70.9 miles and takes about 2h 9m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 9.8 miles in near US 4 / U.S. Route 4.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 9m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.8 miles (US 4 / U.S. Route 4): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 16.8 miles (NH 4A; NH 11): Lane positioning matters here; at 32 miles (NH 103 / Route 103): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn sharp left onto US 4 / U.S. Route 4
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
At end of road, turn right onto NH 4A; NH 11
Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn right onto NH 103 / Route 103
Navigation decision point
Enter roundabout onto NH 103 / State Route 103
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Turn left onto Washington Street
Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 4A | 10.1 mi | 16m |
| NH Route 10 | 9.4 mi | 15m |
| Route 10 | 7.6 mi | 13m |
| U.S. Route 4 | 7 mi | 12m |
| State Route 10 | 5.5 mi | 8m |
| Brook Road | 5.4 mi | 13m |
| Ragged Mountain Highway | 5.4 mi | 10m |
| State Route 103A | 4 mi | 7m |
Step-by-step road directions between Alexandria, NH and Keene, NH.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 70.9 miles or 2h 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.5 miles or 1h 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Keene, NH than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Alexandria, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Alexandria, NH
This is one driving day of about 70.9 miles and 2h 9m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35.5 mi from Alexandria, NH · 1h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 70.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 35.5 miles from Alexandria, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Keene, NH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Keene, NH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$11.35 one way
$22.70 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $12.44 | $24.88 |
| premium | $4.83 | $13.48 | $26.95 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $15.75 | $31.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.44 | $3.40 |
| Efficient EV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.20 | $2.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.4 | 0 | $9.93 | $4.54 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Afternoon in Alexandria on Saturday
Local time
4:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in Keene on Saturday
Local time
4:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
48°F
Albany, NY
35 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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