Origin
Greenville, NH
Late night in Greenville on Saturday
Local time
1:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
28°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greenville, 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
54m
Distance
35 mi
56 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greenville, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Keene, NH
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Trip Overview
Greenville, NH to Keene, NH is 35 miles and takes about 54 minutes via Turnpike Road and NH Route 119, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region and the state of New Hampshire. Expect a mixed drive that's easy to complete in under an hour, making it a practical choice for a quick transfer or an add-on to a larger itinerary. With no planned stops, you can easily fit this into any schedule.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 35 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route offers a mixed drive experience, with 58% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches on Turnpike Road and NH Route 119, also known as Monadnock Highway. The longest continuous segment you'll navigate is 9.2 miles on Turnpike Road. The road character changes, moving from highway driving to more local road conditions as you approach your destination.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Turnpike Road is the longest continuous segment at about 9.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near High Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 35 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (High Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (NH 45 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (NH 123 / Turnpike Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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High Street
Turn right onto High Street
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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NH 45 / Main Street
Turn right onto NH 45 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
NH 123 / Turnpike Road
At end of road, turn right onto NH 123 / Turnpike Road
Navigation decision point
6
14.6 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
NH 119 / NH Route 119
Turn right onto NH 119 / NH Route 119
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
35 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
Roxbury Street
Turn right onto Roxbury Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Turnpike Road | 9.2 mi | 15m |
| NH Route 119 | 7.1 mi | 11m |
| Monadnock Highway | 3.4 mi | 3m |
| Cathedral Road | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| North Main Street | 2.6 mi | 2m |
| NH Route 12 North | 2.4 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| NH Route 12 | 1.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Turnpike Road
— 9.2 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenville, NH and Keene, NH.
1
Start on this road
34 ft
·
2 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto High Street
50 ft
·
2 sec
·
High Street
3
Turn right onto NH 45
217 ft
·
5 sec
·
Main Street
4
Turn right onto NH 123
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
River Street
5
Continue on NH 123
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Highbridge Road
6
At end of road, turn right onto NH 123
9.2 mi
·
15 min
·
Turnpike Road
7
Turn left onto Prescott Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Prescott Road
8
Turn straight onto Squantum Road
246 ft
·
6 sec
·
Squantum Road
9
Continue on Cathedral Road
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Cathedral Road
10
Turn right onto NH 119
7.1 mi
·
11 min
·
NH Route 119
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto NH 12
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
NH Route 12 North
12
Continue on NH 12
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Fitzwilliam Road
13
Continue on NH 12
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
South Main Street
14
Continue on NH 12
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
Central Square
15
Continue on NH 12
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
16
Continue on NH 12
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
NH Route 12
17
Continue on NH 12
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Monadnock Highway
18
Enter roundabout onto NH 12
101 ft
·
1 sec
·
Monadnock Highway
19
Continue on NH 12
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
Monadnock Highway
20
Continue on NH 12
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
21
Enter roundabout onto Main Street
119 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
22
Continue on Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Turn right onto Roxbury Street
33 ft
·
0 sec
·
Roxbury Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Arrive at destination
Roxbury Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.5 mi from Greenville, NH · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.5 miles from Greenville, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Keene, NH
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Keene, NH if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.63 one way
$11.27 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.20 | $12.40 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.70 | $13.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.73 | $15.46 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.65
Turnpike Road
(9.2 mi)
$0.65
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$1
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.68 | $1.68 |
| Efficient EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.06 | $1.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14 | 0 | $4.90 | $2.24 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
Late night in Keene on Saturday
Local time
1:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 0 to 5 mph
28% chance
Live forecast
57°F
Jones Corner, NH
18 mi in
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
52 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
54m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Greenville, NH to Keene, NH covers 35 miles and takes about 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Turnpike Road, NH Route 119, Monadnock Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.5 miles from Greenville, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.63 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 35 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (High Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (NH 45 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (NH 123 / Turnpike Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Greenville, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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