Origin
Candia, NH
Morning in Candia on Saturday
Local time
6:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Candia, NH to Keene, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
74.5 mi
120 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Candia, NH
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Keene, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Candia, NH to Keene, NH covers 74.5 miles and takes about 1h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Deerfield Road, Main Street, Old Candia Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.57 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 74.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 22m drive with frequent turns across 74.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Deerfield Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Candia, NH to Keene, NH is easy. At 1h 22m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Candia, NH to Keene, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Deerfield Road | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Old Candia Road | — | — |
| I 93 North | — | — |
| Everett Turnpike | — | — |
| I 89 North | — | — |
| US 202 West | — | — |
| West Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Deerfield Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Candia, NH and Keene, NH.
1
Start on Old Deerfield Road
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Old Deerfield Road
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto Deerfield Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Deerfield Road
3
Continue on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Main Street
4
Turn straight onto Old Candia Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Candia Road
5
Take the ramp left
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
6
Keep slight right
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
7
Merge slight left
5.8 mi
·
6 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 93 North: Concord
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
·
I 93 North: Concord
9
Merge slight left
6.4 mi
·
7 min
10
Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Everett Turnpike
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont
12
Keep slight right to continue on I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont
13
Merge slight left
8.1 mi
·
9 min
14
Take the exit slight left toward US 202 West, NH 9 West: Henniker, Keene
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 202 West, NH 9 West: Henniker, Keene
15
Continue straight
15 mi
·
21 min
16
Continue on West Main Street
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
17
Continue on Keene Road
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Keene Road
18
Continue on Route 9
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Route 9
19
Continue on Franklin Pierce Highway
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Franklin Pierce Highway
20
Continue on Route 9
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Route 9
21
Continue on NH Route 9
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
NH Route 9
22
Continue on Route 9
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Route 9
23
Turn left onto Washington Street
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Washington Street
24
Turn right onto Central Square
217 ft
·
7 sec
·
Central Square
25
Continue on Central Square
249 ft
·
9 sec
·
Central Square
26
Turn left onto Roxbury Street
128 ft
·
3 sec
·
Roxbury Street
27
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 37.3 mi from Candia, NH · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.3 miles from Candia, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.57 one way
$23.14 round trip
$3.95/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $13.07 | $26.15 |
| premium | $4.86 | $14.25 | $28.50 |
| diesel | $6.00 | $17.59 | $35.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.1 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.3 | 0 | $7.82 | $3.58 |
| Efficient EV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.52 | $2.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.8 | 0 | $10.43 | $4.77 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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
Morning in Keene on Saturday
Local time
6:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
9 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 22m 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 Candia, NH to Keene, NH covers 74.5 miles and takes about 1h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Deerfield Road, Main Street, Old Candia Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37.3 miles from Candia, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.57 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.
The drive from Candia, NH to Keene, NH is easy. At 1h 22m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Candia, NH to Keene, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Candia, NH to Keene, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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