Origin
Keene, NH
Late night in Keene on Saturday
Local time
3:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Keene, NH to Andover, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 39m
Distance
55.8 mi
90 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 32m
★
6 AM
1h 40m
8 AM
1h 55m
10 AM
1h 45m
12 PM
1h 44m
3 PM
1h 46m
5 PM
1h 54m
8 PM
1h 35m
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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Andover, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Keene, NH to Andover, NH covers 55.8 miles and takes about 1h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NH Route 10, Route 10, Andover Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.4 miles on NH Route 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.98 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.
Midpoint
27.9 miles from Keene, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 39m. Total distance: 55.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Keene, NH to Andover, NH covers 55.8 miles and takes about 1h 39m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NH Route 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 9.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Central Square.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 39m drive. You will face about 10 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 10 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.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Washington Street
Keep slight right at fork onto Washington Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
2.8 mi into trip
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~5m in
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NH 10 / State Route 10
Turn left onto NH 10 / State Route 10
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
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
4
36.4 mi into trip
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~1h 6m in
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NH 103 / State Route 103
Enter roundabout onto NH 103 / State Route 103
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| King Hill Road | 3.3 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
NH Route 10
— 9.4 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Keene, NH and Andover, 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 right at fork onto Washington Street
1.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Washington Street
4
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
5
Merge onto NH 9; NH 10
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 9
6
Turn left onto NH 10
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
State Route 10
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on NH 10
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Route 10
8
Turn straight onto NH 10
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
State Route 10
9
Continue on NH 10
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Gilsum Road
10
Continue on NH 10; NH 123
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 10
11
Continue on NH 10
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Route 10
12
Continue on NH 10
9.4 mi
·
15 min
·
NH Route 10
13
Continue on NH 10
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Mill Village Road
14
Turn right onto Brook Road
5.4 mi
·
13 min
·
Brook Road
15
At end of road, turn right onto NH 103
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 103
16
Enter roundabout onto NH 103
249 ft
·
6 sec
·
State Route 103
17
Continue on NH 103
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
State Route 103
18
Turn left onto State Route 103A
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
State Route 103A
19
Continue on NH 103A
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Poor Hill Farm Road
20
Continue on NH 103A
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
State Route 103A
21
Turn right onto King Hill Road
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
King Hill Road
22
Continue on NH 11
0.5 mi
·
32 sec
·
State Route 11
23
Continue on NH 11
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Andover Road
24
Continue on US 4; NH 11
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
25
Turn left onto North Street
114 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Street
26
Arrive at destination
North Street
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 27.9 miles from Keene, NH, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 9.4 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 12 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 27.9 miles or 46m 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 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Andover, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Keene, NH
This is one driving day of about 55.8 miles and 1h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 12 miles from Keene, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on NH Route 10 for about 9.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.9 mi from Keene, NH · 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.9 miles from Keene, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Andover, NH
The final approach into Andover, NH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.98 one way
$17.97 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.88 | $19.77 |
| premium | $4.86 | $10.69 | $21.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.32 | $24.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.86 | $2.68 |
| Efficient EV | 14 | 0 | $4.88 | $2.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.3 | 0 | $7.81 | $3.57 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Andover, NH
Late night in Andover on Saturday
Local time
3:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
36°F
Newport, NH
28 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
4 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 39m 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 Andover, NH covers 55.8 miles and takes about 1h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NH Route 10, Route 10, Andover Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.9 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 $8.98 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 39m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
The route from Keene, NH to Andover, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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