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Trip from Danville, NH to Keene, NH

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 39m

Distance

88.9 mi

143 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 32m ★
6 AM
1h 40m
8 AM
1h 55m
10 AM
1h 45m
12 PM
1h 44m
3 PM
1h 46m
5 PM
1h 54m
8 PM
1h 35m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Danville, NH, NH

Danville, NH

Mohan Nannapaneni

city in New Hampshire, United States

Keene, NH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Danville, NH to Keene, NH covers 88.9 miles and takes about 1h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Main Street, Danville Road, Fremont Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.31 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

44.4 miles from Danville, NH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 39m drive with frequent turns across 88.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street 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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Danville, NH to Keene, NH is easy. At 1h 39m 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 Danville, NH to Keene, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Main Street
Danville Road
Fremont Road
Freetown Road
NH 101 West
I 93 North
Everett Turnpike
I 89 North

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Main Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Danville, NH and Keene, NH.

1

Start on the route

187 ft · 19 sec · the route
2

Turn left onto Main Street

3.4 mi · 7 min · Main Street
3

Continue on Danville Road

1.4 mi · 2 min · Danville Road
4

At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

2.7 mi · 6 min · Main Street
5

Continue on Fremont Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Fremont Road
6

Turn right onto Freetown Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Freetown Road
7

Take the ramp slight right toward NH 101 West: Manchester

0.4 mi · 46 sec · NH 101 West: Manchester
8

Merge slight left

14 mi · 16 min
9

Take the exit slight right toward I 93 North: Concord

0.5 mi · 38 sec · I 93 North: Concord
10

Merge slight left

6.4 mi · 7 min
11

Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

7.0 mi · 8 min · Everett Turnpike
12

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
13

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
14

Merge slight left

8.1 mi · 9 min
15

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
16

Continue straight

15 mi · 21 min
17

Continue on West Main Street

1.9 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
18

Continue on Keene Road

5.7 mi · 8 min · Keene Road
19

Continue on Route 9

6.7 mi · 9 min · Route 9
20

Continue on Franklin Pierce Highway

3.3 mi · 4 min · Franklin Pierce Highway
21

Continue on Route 9

1.8 mi · 2 min · Route 9
22

Continue on NH Route 9

1.5 mi · 2 min · NH Route 9
23

Continue on Route 9

3.4 mi · 4 min · Route 9
24

Turn left onto Washington Street

1.7 mi · 4 min · Washington Street
25

Turn right onto Central Square

217 ft · 7 sec · Central Square
26

Continue on Central Square

249 ft · 9 sec · Central Square
27

Turn left onto Roxbury Street

128 ft · 3 sec · Roxbury Street
28

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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 44.4 miles from Danville, NH, or about 49m into the drive.

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 20 miles or 22m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 44.4 miles or 49m 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 24m

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 Danville, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Danville, NH

This is one driving day of about 88.9 miles and 1h 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Danville, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 44.4 mi from Danville, NH · 49m into the drive

Downtown Warner, NH, NH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Warner, NH

44 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

Epping, NH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Warner, NH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 44.4 miles from Danville, 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

$14.31 one way

$28.62 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $15.75 $31.49
premium $4.86 $17.02 $34.05
diesel $5.61 $19.63 $39.26

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 31.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 26.7 0 $9.33 $4.27
Efficient EV 22.2 0 $7.78 $3.56
EV Truck/SUV 35.6 0 $12.45 $5.69

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

10 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Danville, NH

Night in Danville on Wednesday

Local time

9:35 PM

EDT

Current temp

40°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Keene, NH

Night in Keene on Wednesday

Local time

9:35 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

36°F

Warner, NH

44 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

12 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 39m 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 Danville, NH to Keene, NH covers 88.9 miles and takes about 1h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, Danville Road, Fremont Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 44.4 miles from Danville, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.31 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 Danville, NH to Keene, NH is easy. At 1h 39m 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 Danville, NH to Keene, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Danville, NH to Keene, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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