Origin
Berlin, NH
Afternoon in Berlin on Thursday
Local time
3:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Berlin, NH to Keene, NH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 45m
Distance
167 mi
269 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 33m
★
6 AM
3h 45m
8 AM
4h 11m
10 AM
3h 54m
12 PM
3h 52m
3 PM
3h 55m
5 PM
4h 9m
8 PM
3h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Berlin, NH
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Keene, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Berlin, NH to Keene, NH covers 167 miles and takes about 3h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Styles Bridges Highway, US 202, Senator Styles Bridges Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 51.3 miles on Styles Bridges Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.88 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
83.5 miles from Berlin, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 55m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 45m. Total distance: 167 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Berlin, NH to Keene, NH covers 167 miles and takes about 3h 45m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Styles Bridges Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 51.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 early in the drive near NH 16 / Pleasant Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 45m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NH 16 / Pleasant Street): Navigation decision point; at 5 miles (US 2 / Lancaster Road): Navigation decision point; at 116.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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NH 16 / Pleasant Street
Turn right onto NH 16 / Pleasant Street
Navigation decision point
4
5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
US 2 / Lancaster Road
Turn right onto US 2 / Lancaster Road
Navigation decision point
7
116.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 33m in
Take the exit toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junctio...
6
124.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 43m in
Take the exit toward US 202 West, NH 9 West: Henniker, Keene
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 5
Toward US 202 West, NH 9 West: Henniker, Keene
6
165.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 40m in
|
Washington Street
Turn left onto Washington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Berlin, NH to Keene, NH, road signs begin pointing toward White River Junction Vermont along the way.
White River Junction Vermont
116.5 mi in
|
~2h 33m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Styles Bridges Highway | 51.3 mi | 55m |
| US 202 | 15.5 mi | 21m |
| Senator Styles Bridges Highway | 15.4 mi | 17m |
| Route 9 | 11.9 mi | 16m |
| Gorham Hill Road | 9.1 mi | 12m |
| US 3 | 8.2 mi | 13m |
| I 89 | 7.8 mi | 9m |
| Daniel Webster Highway | 7.8 mi | 11m |
Longest stretch:
Styles Bridges Highway
— 51.3 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berlin, NH and Keene, NH.
1
Start on this road
146 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto NH 16
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Pleasant Street
3
Turn straight onto NH 16
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Glen Avenue
4
Continue on NH 16
3.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Main Street
5
Turn right onto US 2
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Lancaster Road
6
Continue on US 2
9.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Gorham Hill Road
7
Continue on US 2
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Presidential Highway
8
Turn left onto Owls Head Highway
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Owls Head Highway
9
Continue on NH 115
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
State Route 115
10
At end of road, turn left onto US 3
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
US Route 3 North
11
Continue on US Route 3 South
459 ft
·
14 sec
·
US Route 3 South
12
Turn slight right onto US 3
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
US Route 3 South
13
Continue on US 3
7.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Daniel Webster Highway
14
Take the ramp onto US 3
8.2 mi
·
13 min
·
US 3
15
Continue on I 93
51 mi
·
54 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
16
Continue on I 93
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
17
Continue on I 93
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
18
Continue on I 93
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Everett Turnpike
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Merge onto I 89
7.8 mi
·
9 min
·
I 89
21
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 5
Toward US 202 West, NH 9 West: Henniker, Keene
22
Continue on US 202; NH 9
15 mi
·
21 min
·
US 202; NH 9
Use the straight lane.
23
Continue on NH 9
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
24
Continue on NH 9; NH 31
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Keene Road
25
Continue on NH 9
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Route 9
26
Continue on NH 9
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Franklin Pierce Highway
27
Continue on NH 9
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Route 9
28
Continue on NH 9
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
NH Route 9
29
Continue on NH 9
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Route 9
Use the left lane.
30
Turn left onto Washington Street
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Washington Street
Use the left lane.
31
Turn right onto Central Square
218 ft
·
7 sec
·
Central Square
32
Continue on Central Square
248 ft
·
8 sec
·
Central Square
33
Turn left onto Roxbury Street
126 ft
·
2 sec
·
Roxbury Street
34
Arrive at destination
Roxbury Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 83.5 miles from Berlin, NH, or about 1h 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51.3 miles.
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 37 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 83.5 miles or 1h 55m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Keene, NH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Berlin, 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 Berlin, NH
This is one driving day of about 167 miles and 3h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 miles from Berlin, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Styles Bridges Highway for about 51.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 83.5 mi from Berlin, NH · 1h 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
84 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 83.5 miles from Berlin, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Keene, NH
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.88 one way
$53.77 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
58 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $29.58 | $59.16 |
| premium | $4.86 | $31.98 | $63.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $36.87 | $73.74 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.18
Everett Turnpike
(2.5 mi)
$0.18
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 58.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 50.1 | 0 | $17.54 | $8.02 |
| Efficient EV | 41.8 | 0 | $14.61 | $6.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 66.8 | 0 | $23.38 | $10.69 |
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Keene, NH
Afternoon in Keene on Thursday
Local time
3:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
36°F
Danbury, NH
84 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
11 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 45m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Berlin, NH to Keene, NH covers 167 miles and takes about 3h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Styles Bridges Highway, US 202, Senator Styles Bridges Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 83.5 miles from Berlin, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.88 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 45m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NH 16 / Pleasant Street): Navigation decision point; at 5 miles (US 2 / Lancaster Road): Navigation decision point; at 116.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Berlin, NH to Keene, NH, road signs begin pointing toward White River Junction Vermont along the way.
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