Origin
East Kingston, NH
Afternoon in East Kingston on Saturday
Local time
3:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Kingston, 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 40m
Distance
92.6 mi
149 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 33m
★
6 AM
1h 41m
8 AM
1h 56m
10 AM
1h 46m
12 PM
1h 44m
3 PM
1h 47m
5 PM
1h 55m
8 PM
1h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Kingston, NH
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Keene, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from East Kingston, NH to Keene, NH covers 92.6 miles and takes about 1h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Depot Road, NH 125, I 93 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.91 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.
Midpoint
46.3 miles from East Kingston, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Depot Road | — | — |
| NH 125 | — | — |
| I 93 North | — | — |
| Everett Turnpike | — | — |
| I 89 North | — | — |
| US 202 West | — | — |
| West Main Street | — | — |
| Keene Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Depot Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Kingston, NH and Keene, NH.
1
Start on Willow Road
98 ft
·
6 sec
·
Willow Road
2
Turn right onto Depot Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Depot Road
3
Take the ramp slight right toward NH 125, NH 111
167 ft
·
5 sec
·
NH 125, NH 111
4
Merge slight left
1.0 mi
·
1 min
5
Continue straight
6.3 mi
·
9 min
6
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
7
Merge slight left
18 mi
·
21 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
·
42 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
·
6 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
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 46.3 miles from East Kingston, NH, or about 50m 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 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.3 miles or 50m 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 22m
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 East Kingston, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from East Kingston, NH
This is one driving day of about 92.6 miles and 1h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from East Kingston, 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
46 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 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 46.3 miles from East Kingston, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.91 one way
$29.81 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $16.40 | $32.80 |
| premium | $4.86 | $17.73 | $35.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.44 | $40.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.8 | 0 | $9.72 | $4.44 |
| Efficient EV | 23.2 | 0 | $8.10 | $3.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37 | 0 | $12.96 | $5.93 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 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 Saturday
Local time
3:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
3 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 40m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
92.6 mi in 1h 40m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Depot Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 East Kingston, NH to Keene, NH is easy. At 1h 40m 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 East Kingston, NH to Keene, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 40m. Total distance: 92.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through NH can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from East Kingston, NH to Keene, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Keene, NH before heading back.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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