Origin
Keene, NH
Late night in Keene on Monday
Local time
4:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Keene, NH to Bristol, NH
Drive Time
2h 1m
Distance
89.8 mi
144 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 53m
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6 AM
2h 2m
8 AM
2h 19m
10 AM
2h 8m
12 PM
2h 6m
3 PM
2h 9m
5 PM
2h 18m
8 PM
1h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Keene, NH
Andrea Davis
Bristol, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
The drive from Keene, NH to Bristol, NH covers 89.8 miles and takes about 2h 1m 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 $14.38 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
44.9 miles from Keene, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 1m drive with frequent turns across 89.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Keene, NH to Bristol, NH is easy. At 2h 1m 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 Bristol, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Central Square | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Washington Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Route 9 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Franklin Pierce Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Keene Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Route 3 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Central Square
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Keene, NH and Bristol, 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
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Route 9
10
Continue on Keene Road
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Keene Road
11
Continue on West Main Street
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
12
Turn straight onto Franklin Pierce Highway
16 mi
·
22 min
·
Franklin Pierce Highway
13
Merge slight left
8.3 mi
·
10 min
14
Turn left onto Route 3-A
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Route 3-A
15
Continue on South Main Street
420 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Main Street
16
Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 North
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
I 93 North
17
Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Everett Turnpike
18
Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
19
Continue on Sen Styles Bridges Highway
0.7 mi
·
47 sec
·
Sen Styles Bridges Highway
20
Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
21
Take the exit slight right toward NH 104, NH 132: Meredith, New Hampton
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
NH 104, NH 132: Meredith, New Hampton
22
Turn left onto NH 132 South, NH 104 West: New Hampton, Bristol, NH Fish & Game
115 ft
·
9 sec
·
NH 132 South, NH 104 West: New Hampton, Bristol, NH Fish & Game
23
Turn left
5.7 mi
·
10 min
24
Continue on Pleasant Street
125 ft
·
4 sec
·
Pleasant Street
25
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 44.9 miles from Keene, NH, or about 1h 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 80 miles or 1h 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.9 miles or 1h 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 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bristol, 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 89.8 miles and 2h 1m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 44.9 mi from Keene, NH · 1h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
45 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 44.9 miles from Keene, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bristol, NH
The final approach into Bristol, 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 Bristol, 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
$14.38 one way
$28.75 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $15.76 | $31.51 |
| premium | $4.83 | $17.07 | $34.14 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $19.95 | $39.90 |
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: 31.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.9 | 0 | $9.43 | $4.31 |
| Efficient EV | 22.5 | 0 | $7.86 | $3.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.9 | 0 | $12.57 | $5.75 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (65% 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
Bristol, NH
Late night in Bristol on Monday
Local time
4:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 1m 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 Bristol, NH covers 89.8 miles and takes about 2h 1m 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 44.9 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 $14.38 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 Bristol, NH is easy. At 2h 1m 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 Bristol, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Keene, NH to Bristol, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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