Origin
Hampstead, NH
Morning in Hampstead on Saturday
Local time
10:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hampstead, 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 35m
Distance
87.8 mi
141 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 28m
★
6 AM
1h 36m
8 AM
1h 50m
10 AM
1h 41m
12 PM
1h 39m
3 PM
1h 41m
5 PM
1h 49m
8 PM
1h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hampstead, NH
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Keene, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hampstead, NH to Keene, NH covers 87.8 miles and takes about 1h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Route 111, Salem Road, Range Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.13 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
43.9 miles from Hampstead, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 35m. Total distance: 87.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 35m drive with frequent turns across 87.8 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.
State Route 111 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hampstead, NH to Keene, NH is easy. At 1h 35m 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 Hampstead, NH to Keene, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 111 | — | — |
| Salem Road | — | — |
| Range Road | — | — |
| Indian Rock Road | — | — |
| I 93 North | — | — |
| Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway | — | — |
| Alan B Shepard Jr Highway | — | — |
| Alan B Shepard Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
State Route 111
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hampstead, NH and Keene, NH.
1
Start on West Road
1.6 mi
·
4 min
·
West Road
2
Turn right onto State Route 111
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
State Route 111
3
Continue on Salem Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Salem Road
4
Continue on Range Road
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Range Road
5
Continue on Indian Rock Road
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Indian Rock Road
6
Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 North
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 93 North
7
Merge slight left onto Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
8
Continue on Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
9
Continue on Alan B Shepard Highway
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Alan B Shepard Highway
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 93 North: Concord, Plymouth
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
I 93 North: Concord, Plymouth
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 43.9 miles from Hampstead, NH, or about 47m 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 19 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.9 miles or 47m 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 21m
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 Hampstead, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hampstead, NH
This is one driving day of about 87.8 miles and 1h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Hampstead, 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 43.9 mi from Hampstead, NH · 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 43.9 miles from Hampstead, 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
$14.13 one way
$28.27 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $15.55 | $31.10 |
| premium | $4.86 | $16.81 | $33.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.39 | $38.77 |
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: 30.7 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 | 26.3 | 0 | $9.22 | $4.21 |
| Efficient EV | 22 | 0 | $7.68 | $3.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.1 | 0 | $12.29 | $5.62 |
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.
Destination
Keene, NH
Morning in Keene on Saturday
Local time
10:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Webster, 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
10 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 35m 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 Hampstead, NH to Keene, NH covers 87.8 miles and takes about 1h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Route 111, Salem Road, Range Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 43.9 miles from Hampstead, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.13 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 Hampstead, NH to Keene, NH is easy. At 1h 35m 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 Hampstead, NH to Keene, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hampstead, 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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