Origin
Keene, NH
Afternoon in Keene on Saturday
Local time
1:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Keene, NH to Mont Vernon, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
40.3 mi
65 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
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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Mont Vernon, NH
Andrea Davis
Trip Overview
The drive from Keene, NH to Mont Vernon, NH covers 40.3 miles and takes about 1h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Central Square, Main Street, State Route 101 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.49 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Central Square | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| State Route 101 | — | — |
| Marlboro Street | — | — |
| Peterborough Bypass | — | — |
| Wilton Road | — | — |
| Gibbons Highway | — | — |
| Elm Street | — | — |
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 Mont Vernon, 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 left to continue on Central Square
223 ft
·
7 sec
·
Central Square
4
Continue on Central Square
249 ft
·
7 sec
·
Central Square
5
Continue on Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
6
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
125 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
7
Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
8
Turn left onto State Route 101
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
State Route 101
9
Continue on Marlboro Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Marlboro Street
10
Continue on Main Street
9.9 mi
·
19 min
·
Main Street
11
Continue on State Route 101
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
State Route 101
12
Continue on Peterborough Bypass
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Peterborough Bypass
13
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Peterborough Bypass
79 ft
·
2 sec
·
Peterborough Bypass
14
Exit the roundabout onto Peterborough Bypass
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Peterborough Bypass
15
Continue on Wilton Road
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Wilton Road
16
Continue on Gibbons Highway
9.3 mi
·
14 min
·
Gibbons Highway
17
Continue on Elm Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Elm Street
18
Turn left onto North River Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North River Road
19
Continue on North River Road
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
North River Road
20
Turn left onto Riverlea Road
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Riverlea Road
21
Turn left onto Jennison Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Jennison Road
22
Turn right onto Joslin Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Joslin Road
23
Turn left onto Mont Vernon Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Mont Vernon Street
24
Continue on South Main Street
2.0 mi
·
5 min
·
South Main Street
25
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.2 miles from Keene, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.49 one way
$12.98 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.14 | $14.28 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.72 | $15.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.90 | $17.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.23 | $1.93 |
| Efficient EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.64 | $2.58 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Mont Vernon, NH
Afternoon in Mont Vernon on Saturday
Local time
1:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Peterborough, NH
20 mi in
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
13 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 17m 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?
40.3 mi in 1h 17m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Central Square.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 Mont Vernon, NH is easy. At 1h 17m 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 Mont Vernon, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 40.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through NH can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Keene, NH to Mont Vernon, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Mont Vernon, NH before heading back.
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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