Origin
Keene, NH
Late night in Keene on Wednesday
Local time
1:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Keene, NH to Bow, NH
Data updated 4 hours ago
Drive Time
1h 16m
Distance
52.8 mi
85 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
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6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
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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Bow, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Keene, NH to Bow, NH covers 52.8 miles and takes about 1h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Franklin Pierce Highway, Route 9, I 89 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.5 miles on Franklin Pierce Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.50 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
26.4 miles from Keene, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 39m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Keene, NH to Bow, NH covers 52.8 miles and takes about 1h 16m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Franklin Pierce Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 19.5 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 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Central Square.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.8 miles you will encounter 9 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 (Central Square): Lane positioning matters here; near the start (Washington Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 49.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Central Square
Turn right onto Central Square
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Washington Street
Keep slight right at fork onto Washington Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
49.8 mi into trip
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~1h 10m in
Take the exit toward Bow
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 1
Toward Bow
4
50.1 mi into trip
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~1h 11m in
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Logging Hill Road
Turn right onto Logging Hill Road
Navigation decision point
6
52.7 mi into trip
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~1h 16m in
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White Rock Hill Road
Turn sharp left onto White Rock Hill Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin Pierce Highway | 19.5 mi | 26m |
| Route 9 | 11.8 mi | 16m |
| I 89 | 7.6 mi | 8m |
| Keene Road | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| West Main Street | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Bow Center Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Washington Street | 1.6 mi | 4m |
| NH Route 9 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Franklin Pierce Highway
— 19.5 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Keene, NH and Bow, NH.
1
Start on Roxbury Street
33 ft
·
3 sec
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Roxbury Street
2
Turn right onto Central Square
147 ft
·
3 sec
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Central Square
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Keep slight right at fork onto Washington Street
1.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Washington Street
4
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
5
Merge onto NH 9; NH 10
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Route 9
6
Continue on NH 9
1.5 mi
·
2 min
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NH Route 9
7
Continue on NH 9
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Route 9
8
Continue on NH 9
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Franklin Pierce Highway
9
Continue on NH 9
6.7 mi
·
9 min
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Route 9
10
Continue on NH 9
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Keene Road
11
Continue on NH 9; NH 31
1.9 mi
·
2 min
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West Main Street
12
Turn straight onto NH 9
16 mi
·
22 min
·
Franklin Pierce Highway
Use the straight lane.
13
Merge onto I 89
7.6 mi
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8 min
·
I 89
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 1
Toward Bow
15
Turn right onto Logging Hill Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Logging Hill Road
16
Continue on Bow Center Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
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Bow Center Road
17
Turn right onto Branch Londonderry Turnpike West
224 ft
·
17 sec
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Branch Londonderry Turnpike West
18
Turn sharp left onto White Rock Hill Road
167 ft
·
4 sec
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White Rock Hill Road
19
Arrive at destination
White Rock Hill Road
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 26.4 miles from Keene, NH, or about 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 19.5 miles.
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 52.8 miles or 1h 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 26.4 miles or 39m 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 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bow, NH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Keene, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Keene, NH
This is one driving day of about 52.8 miles and 1h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Keene, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Franklin Pierce Highway for about 19.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.4 mi from Keene, NH · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 52.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.4 miles from Keene, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bow, NH
The final approach into Bow, 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 Bow, NH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.50 one way
$17.00 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.35 | $18.70 |
| premium | $4.86 | $10.11 | $20.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.66 | $23.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.54 | $2.53 |
| Efficient EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.62 | $2.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.39 | $3.38 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Bow, NH
Late night in Bow on Wednesday
Local time
1:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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 16m 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 Bow, NH covers 52.8 miles and takes about 1h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Franklin Pierce Highway, Route 9, I 89. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.4 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 $8.50 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 52.8 miles you will encounter 9 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 (Central Square): Lane positioning matters here; near the start (Washington Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 49.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Keene, NH to Bow, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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