Origin
Canaan, NH
Late night in Canaan on Monday
Local time
2:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Canaan, NH to Keene, NH
Drive Time
1h 44m
Distance
79.6 mi
128 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 36m
★
6 AM
1h 44m
8 AM
2h 0m
10 AM
1h 50m
12 PM
1h 48m
3 PM
1h 50m
5 PM
1h 59m
8 PM
1h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Canaan, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Keene, NH
Andrea Davis
Trip Overview
Spanning 79.6 miles, this drive from Canaan to Keene, New Hampshire, is a straightforward journey through the Northeast that typically takes about 1 hour and 44 minutes. Because of the manageable distance, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. You can expect to spend approximately $13 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly option for a regional trip. The path relies heavily on major thoroughfares, ensuring a consistent pace throughout your travels. Whether you are heading south for business or leisure, the direct nature of this connection simplifies your planning significantly.
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
39.8 miles from Canaan, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is heavily highway-focused, with 73% of your travel time spent on faster, high-capacity roads. You will navigate via a combination of U.S. Route 4, Bellows Falls Road, and I-91, which serves as the backbone of your journey. The most significant portion of your time behind the wheel involves a 41.2-mile stretch on I-91, providing a long, uninterrupted segment to cover ground efficiently. As you transition between these roads, the character of the drive shifts from local connectivity to the steady, rhythmic pace of the interstate. It is a functional and efficient route designed to get you between these two New Hampshire towns with minimal navigation stress.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 91 is the longest continuous segment at about 41.2 miles.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
953 ft
293 ft
Total Climb
1,075 ft
Total Descent
1,545 ft
Highest Point
953 ft
Elevation Range
660 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and Bellows Falls Road. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near School Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 79.6 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (School Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 60.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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School Street
Turn right onto School Street
Navigation decision point
4
18.8 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward I 91 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 91 South
6
60.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
Take the exit toward Westminster, Walpole New Hampshire
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 5
Toward Westminster, Walpole New Hampshire
4
60.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
|
Westminster Street
Turn left onto Westminster Street
Navigation decision point
5
78.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 40m in
Take the exit toward West St, Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward West St, Downtown
Towns Along This Route
Between Canaan, NH and Keene, NH, road signs point toward Westminster and Walpole New Hampshire.
Westminster
60.2 mi in
|
~1h 19m
Walpole New Hampshire
60.2 mi in
|
~1h 19m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 91 | 41.2 mi | 47m |
| Bellows Falls Road | 16 mi | 18m |
| U.S. Route 4 | 8.2 mi | 16m |
| I 89 | 7.2 mi | 8m |
| Dartmouth College Highway | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| West Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Westminster Street | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| U.S. Route 5 | 0.7 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 41.2 mi, about 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canaan, NH and Keene, NH.
1
Start on Canaan Street
52 ft
·
4 sec
·
Canaan Street
2
Turn right onto School Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
School Street
3
Continue on US 4
8.2 mi
·
16 min
·
U.S. Route 4
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on US 4
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Dartmouth College Highway
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
6
Merge onto I 89; NH 10
7.2 mi
·
8 min
·
I 89; NH 10
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 91 South
8
Merge onto I 91
41 mi
·
47 min
·
I 91
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 5
Toward Westminster, Walpole New Hampshire
10
Turn left onto Westminster Street
0.8 mi
·
55 sec
·
Westminster Street
11
At end of road, turn right onto US 5
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
·
U.S. Route 5
12
Turn straight onto VT 123
362 ft
·
10 sec
·
Vermont Route 123
13
Continue on VT 123
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
·
Vermont Route 123
14
Continue on NH 123
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
NH 123
15
Continue on NH 12
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Bellows Falls Road
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
Toward West St, Downtown
17
Turn left onto West Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Street
Use the straight lane.
18
Arrive at destination
Roxbury Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though planning for a mid-morning start can help you avoid any localized congestion. Given the $13 fuel estimate, it is wise to fill your tank before leaving Canaan to ensure you don't need to hunt for gas stations during the 41.2-mile interstate segment. Because there are no mandatory stops scheduled, you have the freedom to pace the drive exactly how you prefer. Keep a close eye on your GPS when switching from U.S. Route 4 to the Bellows Falls Road transition, as these junctions require a bit more attention than the open highway. Remember that since the entire route is a 1-day commitment, you can easily adjust your arrival time to suit your personal schedule.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 39.8 miles from Canaan, NH, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 41.2 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 79.6 miles or 1h 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.8 miles or 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 1h 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Keene, NH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Canaan, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Canaan, NH
This is one driving day of about 79.6 miles and 1h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Canaan, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 91 for about 41.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 39.8 mi from Canaan, NH · 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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 79.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39.8 miles from Canaan, 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
$12.74 one way
$25.48 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $13.97 | $27.94 |
| premium | $4.83 | $15.13 | $30.26 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $17.68 | $35.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.9 | 0 | $8.36 | $3.82 |
| Efficient EV | 19.9 | 0 | $6.96 | $3.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.8 | 0 | $11.14 | $5.09 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Destination
Keene, NH
Late night in Keene on Monday
Local time
2:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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
1h 44m 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 Canaan, NH to Keene, NH covers 79.6 miles and takes about 1h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 91, Bellows Falls Road, U.S. Route 4. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 39.8 miles from Canaan, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.74 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 79.6 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (School Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 60.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Canaan, NH and Keene, NH, road signs point toward Westminster and Walpole New Hampshire.
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