The drive from Keene, NH to Groveton, NH covers 157.3 miles and takes about 3h 19m 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, West Main Street for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 99.1 miles on I 91.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.32 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
78.7 miles from Keene, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 33m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 19m. Total distance: 157.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 19m highway drive covering 157.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 91 and NH 12. The longest continuous stretch is about 99.1 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 36 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 99.1 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 Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 157.3 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; 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 15 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|Central Square
Turn right onto Central Square
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|Central Square
Keep slight left at fork onto Central Square
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
1.6 mi into trip|~3m in|NH 12
Keep slight left at fork onto NH 12
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
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17.6 mi into trip|~22m in|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
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122.2 mi into trip|~2h 23m in
Take the exit toward VT 18: Saint Johnsbury, Lower Waterford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 1
Toward VT 18: Saint Johnsbury, Lower Waterford
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 Groveton, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Lower Waterford along the way.
Lower Waterford
122.2 mi in|~2h 23m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 91
99.1 mi
1h 54m
NH 12
15.7 mi
17m
West Main Street
6.5 mi
10m
North Main Street
5.2 mi
8m
Lancaster Road
4.1 mi
6m
West Lunenburg Road
3.9 mi
5m
I 93
3.4 mi
3m
North Concord Road
3.1 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 99.1 mi, about 1h 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Keene, NH and Groveton, 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·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
99 mi·1 hr 54 min·I 91
17
Take the exit
0.4 mi·36 sec
Exit 19Toward I 93 South: Littleton New Hampshire
18
Continue on I 93
3.4 mi·3 min·I 93
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Exit 1Toward VT 18: Saint Johnsbury, Lower Waterford
20
Turn left onto VT 18
0.6 mi·42 sec·Vermont Route 18
21
Merge onto US 2
3.1 mi·4 min·U.S. Route 2 East
22
Continue on US 2
4.3 mi·6 min·West Main Street
23
Continue on US 2
3.1 mi·4 min·North Concord Road
24
Continue on US 2
1.8 mi·2 min·Miles Pond Road
25
Continue on US 2
1.5 mi·2 min·East Concord Road
26
Continue on US 2
3.9 mi·5 min·West Lunenburg Road
27
Continue on US 2
2.2 mi·3 min·West Main Street
28
Continue on US 2
2.9 mi·4 min·Lancaster Road
29
Continue on US 2
1.1 mi·1 min·U.S. Route 2
30
Continue on US 2
0.9 mi·1 min·Bridge Street
31
Enter roundabout onto US 3
169 ft·4 sec·North Main Street
32
Continue on US 3
5.2 mi·8 min·North Main Street
33
Continue on US 3
1.2 mi·1 min·Lancaster Road
34
Continue on US 3
2.8 mi·4 min·Main Street
35
Continue on US 3
0.1 mi·16 sec·Main Street
36
Arrive at destination
US 3
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 78.7 miles from Keene, NH, or about 1h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 99.1 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 35 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 78.7 miles or 1h 33m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Groveton, 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 157.3 miles and 3h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Keene, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 91 for about 99.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 78.7 mi from Keene, NH
· 1h 33m into the drive
The midpoint is around 78.7 miles from Keene, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before I 91 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 99.1 miles.
Arriving in Groveton, NH
The final approach into Groveton, 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 Groveton, NH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Your National Park for the Arts preserves the home and studio of sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens (1848-1907). Here stories flow through a landscape of inspiration. Discover the history behind the capt...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.32 one way
$50.65 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg55 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$27.86
$55.72
premium
$4.86
$30.12
$60.24
diesel
$5.61
$34.73
$69.46
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 55 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
47.2
0
$16.52
$7.55
Efficient EV
39.3
0
$13.76
$6.29
EV Truck/SUV
62.9
0
$22.02
$10.07
Gas CO2
55 kg
EV CO2
18 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Keene, NH
Afternoon
in Keene on Thursday
Local time
3:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Groveton, NH
Afternoon
in Groveton on Thursday
Local time
3:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Newbury, VT
79 mi in
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
8 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
3h 19m 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 Groveton, NH covers 157.3 miles and takes about 3h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 91, NH 12, West 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 78.7 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 $25.32 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 157.3 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.
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 Groveton, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Lower Waterford along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park.
