Origin
Keene, NH
Afternoon in Keene on Friday
Local time
4:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Keene, NH to Claremont, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
56m
Distance
46.4 mi
75 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m
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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Claremont, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Keene, NH to Claremont, NH covers 46.4 miles and takes about 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 91, NH 12, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.3 miles on I 91. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.47 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 46.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 56m highway drive covering 46.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 91 and NH 12. The longest continuous stretch is about 22.3 miles on I 91.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 91 is the longest continuous segment at about 22.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and NH 12. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Central Square.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 46.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 56m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Central Square): Lane positioning matters here; near the start (Central Square): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1.6 miles (NH 12): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
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.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Central Square
Keep slight left at fork onto Central Square
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
1.6 mi into trip
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~3m in
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NH 12
Keep slight left at fork onto NH 12
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
17.6 mi into trip
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~22m in
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VT 123 / Vermont Route 123
At end of road, turn right onto VT 123 / Vermont Route 123
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
41.6 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Take the exit toward VT 131: Ascutney, Windsor
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 8
Toward VT 131: Ascutney, Windsor
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Keene, NH to Claremont, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Windsor along the way.
Windsor
41.6 mi in
|
~50m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 91 | 22.3 mi | 25m |
| NH 12 | 15.7 mi | 17m |
| Main Street | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| West Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| U.S. Route 5 | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Westminster Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Vermont Route 131 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Vermont Route 12 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 22.3 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Keene, NH and Claremont, NH.
1
Start on Roxbury Street
33 ft
·
3 sec
·
Roxbury Street
2
Turn right onto Central Square
147 ft
·
3 sec
·
Central Square
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Keep slight left at fork onto Central Square
222 ft
·
6 sec
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Central Square
4
Continue on Central Square
137 ft
·
3 sec
·
Central Square
5
Continue on Central Square
113 ft
·
5 sec
·
Central Square
6
Turn right onto West Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Street
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Merge onto NH 9; NH 10; NH 12
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
Route 9
9
Keep slight left at fork onto NH 12
16 mi
·
17 min
·
NH 12
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn left onto NH 123
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
Winnell Street
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on VT 123
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
Vermont Route 123
12
At end of road, turn right onto VT 123
362 ft
·
6 sec
·
Vermont Route 123
13
Continue on US 5
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
·
U.S. Route 5
14
Turn left onto Westminster Street
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
Westminster Street
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
16
Merge onto I 91
22 mi
·
25 min
·
I 91
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 8
Toward VT 131: Ascutney, Windsor
18
Turn right onto VT 131
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
·
Vermont Route 131
19
Continue on VT 12
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Vermont Route 12
20
Continue on NH 12; NH 103
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
21
Turn left onto West Terrace Street
402 ft
·
18 sec
·
West Terrace Street
22
Turn right onto Front Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Front Street
23
Arrive at destination
Front Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.2 mi from Keene, NH · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.2 miles from Keene, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Claremont, NH
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Claremont, NH if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.47 one way
$14.94 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $8.22 | $16.44 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.89 | $17.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.24 | $20.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.87 | $2.23 |
| Efficient EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.06 | $1.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.50 | $2.97 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Claremont, NH
Afternoon in Claremont on Friday
Local time
4:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Walpole, NH
23 mi in
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
56m 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 Claremont, NH covers 46.4 miles and takes about 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 91, NH 12, Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.2 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 $7.47 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 is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 46.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 56m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Central Square): Lane positioning matters here; near the start (Central Square): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1.6 miles (NH 12): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Keene, NH to Claremont, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Windsor along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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