Trip from Keene, NH to Grafton, NH

Drive Time

1h 56m

Distance

66.7 mi

107 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min

4 AM

1h 48m ★

6 AM

1h 57m

8 AM

2h 13m

10 AM

2h 2m

12 PM

2h 1m

3 PM

2h 3m

5 PM

2h 13m

8 PM

1h 51m

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

Trip Overview

The drive from Keene, NH to Grafton, NH covers 66.7 miles and takes about 1h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on U.S. Route 4, NH Route 10, Route 10 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.3 miles on U.S. Route 4. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.68 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

33.3 miles from Keene, NH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 1h 56m highway drive covering 66.7 miles, with most of the trip on U.S. Route 4 and NH Route 10. The longest continuous stretch is about 10.3 miles on U.S. Route 4.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

U.S. Route 4 is the longest continuous segment at about 10.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on U.S. Route 4 and NH Route 10. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Central Square.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 1h 56m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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 2.8 miles (NH 10 / State Route 10): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 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.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Washington Street

Keep slight right at fork onto Washington Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

2.8 mi into trip | ~5m in | NH 10 / State Route 10

Turn left onto NH 10 / State Route 10

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

35.2 mi into trip | ~1h 4m in | NH 103 / State Route 103

At end of road, turn right onto NH 103 / State Route 103

Navigation decision point

66.7 mi into trip | ~1h 56m in

Turn sharp left

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
U.S. Route 4	10.3 mi	17m
NH Route 10	9.4 mi	15m
Route 10	7.5 mi	13m
Andover Road	6.4 mi	9m
State Route 10	5.6 mi	8m
Brook Road	5.4 mi	13m
State Route 103A	4 mi	6m
State Route 103	3.7 mi	6m

Longest stretch: U.S. Route 4 — 10.3 mi, about 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Keene, NH and Grafton, 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

1.0 mi · 1 min · Route 9

Turn left onto NH 10

1.9 mi · 2 min · State Route 10

Use the left lane.

Continue on NH 10

4.4 mi · 7 min · Route 10

Turn straight onto NH 10

2.7 mi · 3 min · State Route 10

Continue on NH 10

2.4 mi · 3 min · Gilsum Road

Continue on NH 10; NH 123

1.0 mi · 1 min · State Route 10

Continue on NH 10

3.1 mi · 5 min · Route 10

Continue on NH 10

9.4 mi · 15 min · NH Route 10

Continue on NH 10

2.1 mi · 4 min · Mill Village Road

Turn right onto Brook Road

5.4 mi · 13 min · Brook Road

At end of road, turn right onto NH 103

1.2 mi · 1 min · State Route 103

Enter roundabout onto NH 103

249 ft · 6 sec · State Route 103

Continue on NH 103

2.4 mi · 4 min · State Route 103

Turn left onto State Route 103A

2.3 mi · 3 min · State Route 103A

Continue on NH 103A

1.0 mi · 1 min · Poor Hill Farm Road

Continue on NH 103A

1.7 mi · 3 min · State Route 103A

Turn right onto King Hill Road

3.3 mi · 6 min · King Hill Road

Continue on NH 11

0.5 mi · 32 sec · State Route 11

Continue on NH 11

6.4 mi · 9 min · Andover Road

Turn left onto US 4

10 mi · 17 min · U.S. Route 4

Continue on US 4

2.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street

Turn sharp left

46 ft · 3 sec

Arrive at 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 33.3 miles from Keene, NH, or about 59m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 10.3 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 66.7 miles or 1h 56m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 33.3 miles or 59m 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 40m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Grafton, 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 66.7 miles and 1h 56m.

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 U.S. Route 4 for about 10.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 33.3 mi from Keene, NH · 59m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Albany, NY

33 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 66.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Albany, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33.3 miles from Keene, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Grafton, NH

The final approach into Grafton, 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 Grafton, 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

$10.68 one way

$21.35 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.46	$11.70	$23.41
premium	$4.83	$12.68	$25.36
diesel	$5.64	$14.82	$29.64

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	20	$7.00	$3.20
Efficient EV	16.7	$5.84	$2.67
EV Truck/SUV	26.7	$9.34	$4.27

Gas CO2

23 kg

EV CO2

8 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

Morning in Keene on Monday

Local time

8:05 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Grafton, NH

Morning in Grafton on Monday

Local time

8:05 AM

EDT

Current temp

67°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

18 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

1h 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 Grafton, NH covers 66.7 miles and takes about 1h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are U.S. Route 4, NH Route 10, Route 10. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 33.3 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 $10.68 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 straightforward 1h 56m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The route from Keene, NH to Grafton, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.