Trip from Grantham, NH to Keene, NH

Drive Time

1h 15m

Distance

45 mi

72 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min

4 AM

1h 10m ★

6 AM

1h 16m

8 AM

1h 28m

10 AM

1h 20m

12 PM

1h 19m

3 PM

1h 20m

5 PM

1h 27m

8 PM

1h 12m

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

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Grantham, NH

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Keene, NH

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Trip Overview

If you are planning to travel from Grantham to Keene, you are looking at a straightforward 45-mile journey through the heart of New Hampshire. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 15 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal candidate for a simple day trip. You won't need to worry about overnight logistics, as the entire route fits easily into a single afternoon. Budget roughly $7 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Northeast locations. Because the trip is relatively short, it offers great flexibility for your schedule, allowing you to head out whenever it suits your plans best.

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

22.5 miles from Grantham, NH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 37m into the drive .

Drive Character

This drive is heavily highway-focused, with about 75% of your time spent cruising along NH 10. You will find that the road maintains a consistent pace, allowing you to settle in for the duration of the 1 hour and 15-minute commute. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 10.2-mile section of NH 10, which provides a steady rhythm for the driver. While you can expect a functional, efficient experience on the road, the character of the trip remains steady as you transition between these two New Hampshire towns. It is a no-nonsense route designed to get you to your destination reliably.

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.

NH 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 10.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NH 10 and NH Route 10. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NH 10.

Route Complexity 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Grantham, NH to Keene, NH is easy. At 1h 15m with 75% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (NH 10): Navigation decision point; at 10.2 miles (NH 10; NH 11; NH 103 / Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 42.2 miles (NH 9 / Route 9): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | NH 10

Turn right onto NH 10

Navigation decision point

10.2 mi into trip | ~15m in | NH 10; NH 11; NH 103 / Main Street

Enter roundabout onto NH 10; NH 11; NH 103 / Main Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

42.2 mi into trip | ~1h 9m in | NH 9 / Route 9

Turn right onto NH 9 / Route 9

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

43.3 mi into trip | ~1h 11m in | Washington Street

Turn left onto Washington Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

45 mi into trip | ~1h 15m in | Roxbury Street

Turn left onto Roxbury Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
NH 10	10.2 mi	15m
NH Route 10	9.4 mi	15m
Route 10	7.6 mi	13m
State Route 10	5.5 mi	8m
Main Street	4 mi	6m
Mill Village Road North	3.1 mi	6m
Gilsum Road	2.4 mi	3m
Washington Street	1.7 mi	4m

Longest stretch: NH 10 — 10.2 mi, about 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

123 ft · 11 sec · this road

Turn right onto NH 10

10 mi · 15 min · NH 10

Enter roundabout onto NH 10; NH 11; NH 103

100 ft · 2 sec · Main Street

Continue on NH 10; NH 11; NH 103

4.0 mi · 6 min · Main Street

Continue on NH 10

3.1 mi · 6 min · Mill Village Road North

Continue on NH 10

9.4 mi · 15 min · NH Route 10

Continue on NH 10

3.1 mi · 5 min · Route 10

Continue on NH 10; NH 123

1.0 mi · 1 min · State Route 10

Continue on NH 10

2.4 mi · 3 min · Gilsum Road

Continue on NH 10

2.7 mi · 3 min · State Route 10

Turn straight onto NH 10

4.4 mi · 7 min · Route 10

Continue on NH 10

1.9 mi · 2 min · State Route 10

Turn right onto NH 9

1.1 mi · 1 min · Route 9

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto Washington Street

1.7 mi · 4 min · Washington Street

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto Central Square

218 ft · 7 sec · Central Square

Continue on Central Square

248 ft · 8 sec · Central Square

Turn left onto Roxbury Street

126 ft · 2 sec · Roxbury Street

Arrive at destination

Roxbury Street

Trip Plan

Since this is a quick 45-mile trip, you don't need to stress over complex pacing or mandatory rest stops. You can comfortably complete the entire drive in one go, as there are zero required stops listed for this itinerary. Given the highway-heavy nature of the route, try to avoid peak commuter hours if you prefer a quieter road experience. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before you depart, though the $7 estimated cost means it is a very budget-friendly excursion. Because the drive is short, use the extra time saved to explore your final destination in Keene immediately upon arrival.

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 22.5 miles from Grantham, NH, or about 37m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 10.2 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 45 miles or 1h 15m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 22.5 miles or 37m 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 3m

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 Grantham, 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 Grantham, NH

This is one driving day of about 45 miles and 1h 15m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Grantham, 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 NH 10 for about 10.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 22.5 mi from Grantham, NH · 37m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Albany, NY

23 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

Albany, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 45 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Albany, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 22.5 miles from Grantham, 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

$7.20 one way

$14.41 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.46	$7.90	$15.79
premium	$4.83	$8.55	$17.11
diesel	$5.64	$10.00	$19.99

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$32–$57

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 15.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	13.5	$4.73	$2.16
Efficient EV	11.3	$3.94	$1.80
EV Truck/SUV	18	$6.30	$2.88

Gas CO2

16 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (69% 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 data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Grantham, NH

Late night in Grantham on Monday

Local time

4:00 AM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Keene, NH

Late night in Keene on Monday

Local time

4:00 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

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 15m 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 Grantham, NH to Keene, NH covers 45 miles and takes about 1h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are NH 10, NH Route 10, Route 10. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 22.5 miles from Grantham, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.20 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 Grantham, NH to Keene, NH is easy. At 1h 15m with 75% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The route from Grantham, NH to Keene, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.