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Trip from Keene, NH to Bartlett, NH

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 21m

Distance

147.7 mi

238 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

Good

3 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 10m ★
6 AM
3h 22m
8 AM
3h 46m
10 AM
3h 30m
12 PM
3h 28m
3 PM
3h 32m
5 PM
3h 45m
8 PM
3h 15m

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

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Downtown Bartlett, NH, NH

Bartlett, NH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Keene, NH to Bartlett, NH covers 147.7 miles and takes about 3h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Styles Bridges Highway, Kancamagus Highway, Franklin Pierce Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 61.6 miles on Styles Bridges Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.78 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

73.8 miles from Keene, NH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 39m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Styles Bridges Highway 61.6 mi 1h 7m
Kancamagus Highway 21.7 mi 36m
Franklin Pierce Highway 19.5 mi 26m
Route 9 11.8 mi 16m
Bear Notch Road 8.9 mi 16m
I 89 8.3 mi 10m
Keene Road 5.7 mi 8m
West Main Street 1.9 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Styles Bridges Highway — 61.6 mi, about 1h 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

3.3 mi · 4 min · Route 9
6

Continue on NH 9

1.5 mi · 2 min · NH Route 9
7

Continue on NH 9

1.8 mi · 2 min · Route 9
8

Continue on NH 9

3.3 mi · 4 min · Franklin Pierce Highway
9

Continue on NH 9

6.7 mi · 9 min · Route 9
10

Continue on NH 9

5.7 mi · 8 min · Keene Road
11

Continue on NH 9; NH 31

1.9 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
12

Turn straight onto NH 9

16 mi · 22 min · Franklin Pierce Highway
Use the straight lane.
13

Merge onto I 89

8.3 mi · 10 min · I 89
Use the straight lane.
14

Turn left onto NH 3A

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Route 3-A
Use the straight / left lanes.
15

Continue on NH 3A

420 ft · 10 sec · South Main Street
16

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 53 sec
Toward I 93 North
17

Merge onto I 93

1.7 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike
18

Continue on I 93

17 mi · 19 min · Styles Bridges Highway
19

Continue on I 93

0.7 mi · 46 sec · Sen Styles Bridges Highway
20

Continue on I 93

45 mi · 48 min · Styles Bridges Highway
21

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Exit 32 Toward NH 112: North Woodstock, Lincoln
22

Turn left onto NH 112

275 ft · 16 sec · Kancamagus Highway
Use the left lane.
23

Continue on NH 112

1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street
24

Continue on NH 112

22 mi · 36 min · Kancamagus Highway
25

Turn left onto Bear Notch Road

8.9 mi · 16 min · Bear Notch Road
26

Turn left onto US 302

63 ft · 2 sec · Main Street
27

Turn right

106 ft · 7 sec
28

Arrive at destination

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 73.8 miles from Keene, NH, or about 1h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61.6 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 32 miles or 47m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 73.8 miles or 1h 39m 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 35m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bartlett, 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 147.7 miles and 3h 21m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 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 Styles Bridges Highway for about 61.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in New Hampshire, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Laconia, NH

74 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

Deering, NH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Laconia, NH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 73.8 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 Styles Bridges Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61.6 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Stage Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Keene, New Hampshire

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $20 to $30

Hours: 11:30 am–9:30 pm

+16033578389

Visit website

Lindy's Diner

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Keene, New Hampshire

0.1 mi

Kurama Omakase

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Keene, New Hampshire

0.1 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Prime Roast Coffee Co

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Keene, New Hampshire

Near the start, right off the route

0 mi from route $1 to $10

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+16033527874

Visit website

Aroma Joe's Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Keene, New Hampshire

0.7 mi

Chapters Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Keene, New Hampshire

0.2 mi

Stage Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $20 to $30

Keene, New Hampshire

Hours: 11:30 am–9:30 pm

+16033578389

Visit website

Lindy's Diner

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Keene, New Hampshire

Hours: 6 am–1:45 pm

+16033524273

Visit website

Kurama Omakase

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route Moderately

Keene, New Hampshire

Hours: 11 am–10:30 pm

+16033553888

Visit website

Brewbakers Café

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Keene, New Hampshire

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+16033578728

Visit website

Monadnock Food Co-op

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route

Keene, New Hampshire

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+16033558008

Visit website

Lab'n Lager

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour Inexpensiv

Keene, New Hampshire

Hours: 3 pm–1 am

+16033520028

Granita Enoteca

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $50 to $10

Keene, New Hampshire

Hours: 5–9 pm

+16033555242

Visit website

Pub Restaurant & Caterers

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Keene, New Hampshire

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+16033523135

Visit website

Prime Roast Coffee Co

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0 mi from route $1 to $10

Keene, New Hampshire

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+16033527874

Visit website

Aroma Joe's Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Keene, New Hampshire

Hours: 5 am–9 pm

+16033520233

Visit website

Chapters Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Keene, New Hampshire

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+16033521558

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 52.7

Concord, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 73.8

Tilton, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Ford Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 52.7

Bow, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18883571009

Visit website

Pats Peak Ski Area

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 31.6

Henniker, New Hampshire

Hours: 9 am–9 pm

+16034283245

Visit website

Clark's Bears

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 116

Lincoln, New Hampshire

+16037458913

Visit website

Flume Gorge

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 116

Lincoln, New Hampshire

+16037458391

Visit website

Flume Gorge Visitor Center

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 116

Lincoln, New Hampshire

+16037458391

Visit website

Kirkwood Gardens

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 94.9

Holderness, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

+16039687194

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 115.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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

Turn right onto Central Square

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
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.
5
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.
6
115.4 mi into trip | ~2h 24m in

Take the exit toward NH 112: North Woodstock, Lincoln

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

Exit 32 Toward NH 112: North Woodstock, Lincoln
5
115.7 mi into trip | ~2h 24m in | NH 112 / Kancamagus Highway

Turn left onto NH 112 / Kancamagus Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$23.78 one way

$47.55 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 52 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $26.16 $52.32
premium $4.86 $28.28 $56.57
diesel $5.61 $32.61 $65.22

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

$24

Tolls

$0

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 51.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

3 DC fast chargers · Coverage: good

Tesla Supercharger

Tilton, New Hampshire

Tesla

1 DCFC

Ford Charging Station

Bow, New Hampshire

Other

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Concord, New Hampshire

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Tesla: 1 Other: 1 ChargePoint: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 44.3 0 $15.51 $7.09
Efficient EV 36.9 0 $12.92 $5.91
EV Truck/SUV 59.1 0 $20.68 $9.45

Gas CO2

52 kg

EV CO2

17 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 Saturday

Local time

3:34 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bartlett, NH

Afternoon in Bartlett on Saturday

Local time

3:34 PM

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

5 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 21m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a 3h 21m drive with frequent turns across 147.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Styles Bridges Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 61.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Central Square.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 147.7 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Central Square): Lane positioning matters here; at 42.2 miles (I 89): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 50.5 miles (NH 3A / Route 3-A): Lane positioning matters here.

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 Bartlett, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Lincoln along the way.

Lincoln

115.4 mi in | ~2h 24m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 21m. Total distance: 147.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (16%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Keene, NH to Bartlett, NH covers 147.7 miles and takes about 3h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Styles Bridges Highway, Kancamagus Highway, Franklin Pierce Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 73.8 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 $23.78 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 147.7 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Central Square): Lane positioning matters here; at 42.2 miles (I 89): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 50.5 miles (NH 3A / Route 3-A): Lane positioning matters here.

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

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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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