Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
45 mi
72 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
Photo: Andrea Davis
The drive from Grantham, NH to Keene, NH covers 45 miles and takes about 1h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NH 10, NH Route 10, Route 10 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.2 miles on NH 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.20 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
22.5 miles from Grantham, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 37m into the drive .
This is a 1h 15m highway drive covering 45 miles, with most of the trip on NH 10 and NH Route 10. The longest continuous stretch is about 10.2 miles on NH 10.
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.
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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto NH 10
Navigation decision point
Enter roundabout onto NH 10; NH 11; NH 103 / Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Turn right onto NH 9 / Route 9
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Washington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Roxbury Street
Navigation decision point
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Grantham, NH and Keene, NH.
Start on this road
Turn right onto NH 10
Enter roundabout onto NH 10; NH 11; NH 103
Continue on NH 10; NH 11; NH 103
Continue on NH 10
Continue on NH 10
Continue on NH 10
Continue on NH 10; NH 123
Continue on NH 10
Continue on NH 10
Turn straight onto NH 10
Continue on NH 10
Turn right onto NH 9
Turn left onto Washington Street
Turn right onto Central Square
Continue on Central Square
Turn left onto Roxbury Street
Arrive at destination
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
A short stop after about 45 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 22.5 miles from Grantham, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$7.20 one way
$14.41 round trip
| 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
$7
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 | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.73 | $2.16 |
| Efficient EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.94 | $1.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18 | 0 | $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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Evening in Grantham on Saturday
Local time
5:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Evening in Keene on Saturday
Local time
5:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
48°F
Albany, NY
23 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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