Trip from Keene, NH to Deerfield, NH

Drive Time

1h 54m

Distance

74.1 mi

119 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min

4 AM

1h 46m ★

6 AM

1h 54m

8 AM

2h 11m

10 AM

2h 0m

12 PM

1h 59m

3 PM

2h 1m

5 PM

2h 10m

8 PM

1h 49m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Keene, NH

Andrea Davis

Deerfield, NH

Mohan Nannapaneni

Trip Overview

Spanning 74.1 miles across the heart of New Hampshire, this route connects Keene to Deerfield in approximately 1 hour and 54 minutes. It functions perfectly as a straightforward day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight logistics. You should budget roughly $12 for fuel, making this an economical excursion within the Northeast. By utilizing a combination of the Franklin Pierce Highway, Route 9, and Dover Road, you navigate through the state’s interior efficiently. Whether you are traveling for business or a quick change of pace, the drive offers a balanced pace that avoids the need for multiple stops.

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

37 miles from Keene, NH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a mixed driving experience as you transition between local roads and more open stretches. With a highway share of 39%, the route avoids the monotony of a constant interstate grind, instead offering a more varied flow behind the wheel. Your longest uninterrupted segment occurs on the Franklin Pierce Highway, where you will cover 19.5 miles of consistent road. This blend of road types ensures you stay engaged, as the character of the pavement shifts from neighborhood connectors to regional corridors. It is a practical, functional drive that requires your full attention as you move between rural and suburban settings.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 30 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.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

1,471 ft 239 ft

Total Climb

1,421 ft

Total Descent

1,379 ft

Highest Point

1,471 ft

~10.6 mi in

Elevation Range

1,232 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 74.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Central Square): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles (NH 9; NH 10 / Route 9): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.2 miles (I 89): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Central Square

Turn right onto Central Square

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

1.8 mi into trip | ~4m in | NH 9; NH 10 / Route 9

Merge onto NH 9; NH 10 / Route 9

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

42.2 mi into trip | ~1h 1m in | I 89

Merge onto I 89

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

50.5 mi into trip | ~1h 12m in | NH 3A / Route 3-A

Turn left onto NH 3A / Route 3-A

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.

53.6 mi into trip | ~1h 16m in

Take the exit toward I 393 East, US 4 East, US 202 East: Loudon, Portsmouth

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 15E Toward I 393 East, US 4 East, US 202 East: Loud...

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Keene, NH to Deerfield, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Portsmouth along the way.

Portsmouth

53.6 mi in | ~1h 16m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Franklin Pierce Highway	19.5 mi	26m
Route 9	11.8 mi	16m
Dover Road	8.5 mi	14m
I 89	8.3 mi	10m
Keene Road	5.7 mi	8m
North Road	5.2 mi	11m
I 393	4.4 mi	6m
West Main Street	1.9 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 Deerfield, NH.

Start on Roxbury Street

33 ft · 3 sec · Roxbury Street

Turn right onto Central Square

147 ft · 3 sec · Central Square

Use the straight / right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto Washington Street

1.6 mi · 4 min · Washington Street

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 12 sec

Merge onto NH 9; NH 10

3.3 mi · 4 min · Route 9

Use the none lane.

Continue on NH 9

1.5 mi · 2 min · NH Route 9

Continue on NH 9

1.8 mi · 2 min · Route 9

Continue on NH 9

3.3 mi · 4 min · Franklin Pierce Highway

Continue on NH 9

6.7 mi · 9 min · Route 9

Use the none lane.

Continue on NH 9

5.7 mi · 8 min · Keene Road

Use the none lane.

Continue on NH 9; NH 31

1.9 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

Use the none lane.

Turn straight onto NH 9

16 mi · 22 min · Franklin Pierce Highway

Use the none lane.

Merge onto I 89

8.3 mi · 10 min · I 89

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto NH 3A

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Route 3-A

Use the straight / left lanes.

Continue on NH 3A

420 ft · 10 sec · South Main Street

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 53 sec

Toward I 93 North

Merge onto I 93

1.7 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

Continue on I 93

0.5 mi · 42 sec · Styles Bridges Highway

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 15E Toward I 393 East, US 4 East, US 202 East: Loudon, Portsmouth

Merge onto I 393; US 4; US 202

4.4 mi · 6 min · I 393; US 4; US 202

Continue on NH 9; US 4; US 202

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Loudon Road

Continue on US 4; US 202; NH 9

4.9 mi · 7 min · Dover Road

Use the none lane.

Enter roundabout onto US 4; US 202; NH 9

251 ft · 6 sec · Dover Road

Continue on US 4; US 202; NH 9

3.6 mi · 6 min · Dover Road

Use the left / none lanes.

Turn right onto NH 107

0.8 mi · 1 min · NH Route 107

Use the right lane.

Continue on NH 107

5.2 mi · 11 min · North Road

Turn left onto Parade Road

0.8 mi · 2 min · Parade Road

Turn straight onto Nottingham Road

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Nottingham Road

Turn left onto Harvey Road

367 ft · 12 sec · Harvey Road

Arrive at destination

Harvey Road

Trip Plan

Since the total drive time is under two hours, you have significant flexibility in your departure schedule to avoid peak local traffic. There are no mandatory stops required for a trip of this length, allowing you to complete the journey in one comfortable push. Keep in mind that since you are navigating multiple road types, including the Franklin Pierce Highway, it is wise to maintain a steady pace to account for changing speed limits. Fill your tank before you leave or plan for a $12 fuel expenditure to keep your travel budget on track. Because this is a relatively short trip, use your extra time to enjoy the convenience of arriving at your destination without the fatigue of a long-haul drive.

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 37 miles from Keene, NH, or about 54m 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 74.1 miles or 1h 54m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 37 miles or 54m 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 31m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Deerfield, NH than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Keene, 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 Keene, NH

This is one driving day of about 74.1 miles and 1h 54m.

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 37 mi from Keene, NH · 54m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Albany, NY

37 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

Albany, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 74.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Albany, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 37 miles from Keene, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Deerfield, NH

The final approach into Deerfield, 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 Deerfield, 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

$11.86 one way

$23.72 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.46	$13.00	$26.01
premium	$4.83	$14.08	$28.17
diesel	$5.64	$16.46	$32.92

Estimated Tolls: $0.12

Everett Turnpike (1.7 mi) $0.12

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 25.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	22.2	$7.78	$3.56
Efficient EV	18.5	$6.48	$2.96
EV Truck/SUV	29.6	$10.37	$4.74

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Keene, NH

Late night in Keene on Monday

Local time

4:02 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Deerfield, NH

Late night in Deerfield on Monday

Local time

4:02 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°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

2 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 54m 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 Deerfield, NH covers 74.1 miles and takes about 1h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Franklin Pierce Highway, Route 9, Dover Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 37 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 $11.86 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.

On the drive from Keene, NH to Deerfield, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Portsmouth along the way.

Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 239 ft to 1,471 ft elevation with about 1,421 ft of total climbing.

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Trip from Keene, NH to Deerfield, NH

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

Elevation Profile

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Deerfield, NH

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Keene, NH

Deerfield, NH

Same local time

2 degrees cooler at arrival

1h 54m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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