Drive Time
35m
Distance
19.5 mi
31 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
Photo: Andrea Davis
The drive from Hinsdale, NH to Keene, NH covers 19.5 miles and takes about 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Keene Road, Ashuelot Main Street, Winchester Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11 miles on Keene Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.12 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
9.7 miles from Hinsdale, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 18m into the drive .
Expect a 35m drive with frequent turns across 19.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
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. The trickiest moment comes around 5.8 miles in near NH 10; NH 119 / Main Street.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Hinsdale, NH to Keene, NH is easy. At 35m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.8 miles (NH 10; NH 119 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.2 miles (Winchester Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.2 miles (Winchester Street): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto NH 10; NH 119 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Enter roundabout onto Winchester Street toward Winchester St, Keene
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Straight onto Winchester Street toward Winchester St, Keene
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Enter roundabout onto Winchester Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Enter roundabout onto Island Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keene Road | 11 mi | 16m |
| Ashuelot Main Street | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| Winchester Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Canal Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| General James Reed Highway | 1 mi | 2m |
| Hinsdale Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| West Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Hinsdale, NH and Keene, NH.
Start on River Road
Turn right onto NH 63; NH 119
Continue on NH 63; NH 119
Continue on NH 119
Continue on NH 119
Continue on NH 119
Turn left onto NH 10; NH 119
Continue on NH 10
Continue on NH 10
Enter roundabout onto Winchester Street
Continue on Winchester Street
Enter roundabout onto Winchester Street
Continue on Winchester Street
Enter roundabout onto Island Street
Continue on Island Street
Turn right onto West 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 19.5 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 9.7 miles or 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Keene, NH than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Hinsdale, 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 Hinsdale, NH
This is one driving day of about 19.5 miles and 35m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 9.7 mi from Hinsdale, NH · 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
10 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 19.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 9.7 miles from Hinsdale, 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
$3.12 one way
$6.24 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $3.42 | $6.84 |
| premium | $4.83 | $3.71 | $7.41 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $4.33 | $8.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.05 | $0.94 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.71 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.73 | $1.25 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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 Hinsdale on Saturday
Local time
5:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Evening in Keene on Saturday
Local time
5:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
48°F
Albany, NY
10 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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