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Trip from Keene, NH to Lyme, NH

Drive Time

1h 35m

Distance

78.1 mi

126 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 29m ★
6 AM
1h 36m
8 AM
1h 50m
10 AM
1h 41m
12 PM
1h 40m
3 PM
1h 42m
5 PM
1h 50m
8 PM
1h 32m

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

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Downtown Keene, NH, NH

Keene, NH

Andrea Davis

Trip Overview

The drive from Keene, NH to Lyme, NH covers 78.1 miles and takes about 1h 35m 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, Vermont Route 113 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 55.1 miles on I 91. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.50 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

39 miles from Keene, NH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 1h 35m highway drive covering 78.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 91 and NH 12. The longest continuous stretch is about 55.1 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 27 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 55.1 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.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 78.1 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; near the start (Central Square): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

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

7
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Central Square

Turn right onto Central Square

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Central Square

Keep slight left at fork onto Central Square

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
1 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
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.
6
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

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 91 55.1 mi 1h 3m
NH 12 15.7 mi 17m
Vermont Route 113 1.6 mi 2m
East Thetford Road 1.5 mi 3m
West Street 0.9 mi 2m
U.S. Route 5 0.7 mi <1m
Westminster Street 0.6 mi <1m
Vermont Route 123 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 91 — 55.1 mi, about 1h 3m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

55 mi · 1 hr 3 min · I 91
17

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Exit 14 Toward VT 113: Thetford
18

Turn right onto VT 113

1.4 mi · 2 min · Vermont Route 113
19

At end of road, turn right onto US 5; VT 113

280 ft · 12 sec · U.S. Route 5
20

Turn left onto VT 113

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Vermont Route 113
21

Continue on East Thetford Road

1.5 mi · 3 min · East Thetford Road
22

At end of road, turn left onto NH 10

44 ft · 0 sec · Union Street
23

Continue on NH 10

0.1 mi · 10 sec · Main Street
24

Continue on Main Street

406 ft · 14 sec · Main Street
25

Turn right onto On the Common

71 ft · 3 sec · On the Common
26

Turn slight left

320 ft · 23 sec
27

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 39 miles from Keene, NH, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.1 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 78.1 miles or 1h 35m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 39 miles or 47m 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 18m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lyme, 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 78.1 miles and 1h 35m.

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 I 91 for about 55.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 39 mi from Keene, NH · 47m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Albany, NY

39 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

Rome, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 78.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Albany, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 39 miles from Keene, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Lyme, NH

The final approach into Lyme, 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 Lyme, 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

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...

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 near mile 48.5
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.50 one way

$25.00 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.46 $13.70 $27.41
premium $4.83 $14.85 $29.69
diesel $5.64 $17.35 $34.70

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 27.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 23.4 0 $8.20 $3.75
Efficient EV 19.5 0 $6.83 $3.12
EV Truck/SUV 31.2 0 $10.93 $5.00

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Keene, NH

Afternoon in Keene on Monday

Local time

12:48 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lyme, NH

Afternoon in Lyme on Monday

Local time

12:48 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°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

1 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 35m 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 Lyme, NH covers 78.1 miles and takes about 1h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 91, NH 12, Vermont Route 113. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 39 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 $12.50 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 demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 78.1 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.
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 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Keene, NH to Lyme, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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