Origin
Keene, NH
Morning in Keene on Saturday
Local time
10:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Keene, NH to Hampstead, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 2m
Distance
87.4 mi
141 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 54m
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6 AM
2h 3m
8 AM
2h 20m
10 AM
2h 9m
12 PM
2h 7m
3 PM
2h 10m
5 PM
2h 20m
8 PM
1h 58m
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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Hampstead, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Keene, NH to Hampstead, NH covers 87.4 miles and takes about 2h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Central Square, Washington Street, Route 9 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.07 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
43.7 miles from Keene, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 2m. Total distance: 87.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 2m drive with frequent turns across 87.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Central Square is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Keene, NH to Hampstead, NH is easy. At 2h 2m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Keene, NH to Hampstead, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Central Square | — | — |
| Washington Street | — | — |
| Route 9 | — | — |
| Franklin Pierce Highway | — | — |
| Keene Road | — | — |
| West Main Street | — | — |
| I 93 South | — | — |
| Everett Turnpike | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Central Square
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Keene, NH and Hampstead, NH.
1
Start on Roxbury Street
33 ft
·
4 sec
·
Roxbury Street
2
Turn right onto Central Square
148 ft
·
3 sec
·
Central Square
3
Keep slight right to continue on Washington Street
1.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Washington Street
4
Take the ramp slight right
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
5
Merge slight left onto Route 9
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Route 9
6
Continue on NH Route 9
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
NH Route 9
7
Continue on Route 9
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Route 9
8
Continue on Franklin Pierce Highway
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Franklin Pierce Highway
9
Continue on Route 9
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Route 9
10
Continue on Keene Road
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Keene Road
11
Continue on West Main Street
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
12
Turn straight onto Franklin Pierce Highway
16 mi
·
22 min
·
Franklin Pierce Highway
13
Merge slight left
7.9 mi
·
9 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 93 South Toll: Manchester, Boston
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 93 South Toll: Manchester, Boston
15
Merge slight right onto Everett Turnpike
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Everett Turnpike
16
Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Everett Turnpike
17
Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South: Salem, Boston
7.7 mi
·
9 min
·
I 93 South: Salem, Boston
18
Keep slight left to continue on Alan B Shepard Highway
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Alan B Shepard Highway
19
Continue on Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
20
Continue on Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
7.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
21
Take the exit slight right toward NH 111: Windham, North Salem
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
NH 111: Windham, North Salem
22
Turn left onto Indian Rock Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Indian Rock Road
23
Continue on Range Road
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Range Road
24
Continue on Salem Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Salem Road
25
Continue on State Route 111
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
State Route 111
26
Turn left onto West Road
1.6 mi
·
4 min
·
West Road
27
Arrive at your 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 43.7 miles from Keene, NH, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
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 19 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.7 miles or 1h 1m 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 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hampstead, 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 87.4 miles and 2h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Keene, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 43.7 mi from Keene, NH · 1h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
44 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 43.7 miles from Keene, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hampstead, NH
The final approach into Hampstead, 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 Hampstead, 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
$14.07 one way
$28.14 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $15.48 | $30.96 |
| premium | $4.86 | $16.74 | $33.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.30 | $38.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.2 | 0 | $9.18 | $4.20 |
| Efficient EV | 21.9 | 0 | $7.65 | $3.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35 | 0 | $12.24 | $5.59 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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
Hampstead, NH
Morning in Hampstead on Saturday
Local time
10:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
10 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
2h 2m 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 Hampstead, NH covers 87.4 miles and takes about 2h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Central Square, Washington Street, Route 9. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 43.7 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 $14.07 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.
The drive from Keene, NH to Hampstead, NH is easy. At 2h 2m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Keene, NH to Hampstead, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Keene, NH to Hampstead, 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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