Origin
Keene, NH
Evening in Keene on Thursday
Local time
5:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Keene, NH to Bennington, NH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
44m
Distance
26.4 mi
43 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Keene, NH
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Bennington, NH
Matt Barnard
Trip Overview
The drive from Keene, NH to Bennington, NH covers 26.4 miles and takes about 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Central Square, Washington Street, Route 9 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.25 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 26.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 44m drive with frequent turns across 26.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Central Square 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 Keene, NH to Bennington, NH is easy. At 44m 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 Keene, NH to Bennington, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Central Square | — | — |
| Washington Street | — | — |
| Route 9 | — | — |
| Franklin Pierce Highway | — | — |
| Route 123 South | — | — |
| Stoddard Road | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Bennington Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Central Square
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Keene, NH and Bennington, NH.
1
Start on Roxbury Street
33 ft
·
4 sec
·
Roxbury Street
2
Turn right onto Central Square
148 ft
·
3 sec
·
Central Square
3
Keep slight right to continue on Washington Street
1.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Washington Street
4
Take the ramp slight right
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
5
Merge slight left onto Route 9
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Route 9
6
Continue on NH Route 9
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
NH Route 9
7
Continue on Route 9
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Route 9
8
Continue on Franklin Pierce Highway
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Franklin Pierce Highway
9
Continue on Route 9
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Route 9
10
Turn right onto Route 123 South
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Route 123 South
11
Continue on Stoddard Road
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Stoddard Road
12
Continue on Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
13
Turn left onto Bennington Road
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Bennington Road
14
At the end of the road, turn left onto Concord Road
312 ft
·
5 sec
·
Concord Road
15
Continue on State Route 202
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
State Route 202
16
Turn right onto Hancock Road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Hancock Road
17
Continue on Pierce Hill Road
371 ft
·
10 sec
·
Pierce Hill Road
18
Continue on School Street
394 ft
·
15 sec
·
School Street
19
Turn left onto Antrim Road
430 ft
·
12 sec
·
Antrim Road
20
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.25 one way
$8.50 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.68 | $9.35 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.06 | $10.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.83 | $11.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.27 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.31 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.70 | $1.69 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Bennington, NH
Evening in Bennington on Thursday
Local time
5:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
4 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
44m 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 Keene, NH to Bennington, NH covers 26.4 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Central Square, Washington Street, Route 9. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.2 miles from Keene, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.25 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 Keene, NH to Bennington, NH is easy. At 44m 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 Keene, NH to Bennington, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Keene, NH to Bennington, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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