Origin
New Boston, NH
Afternoon in New Boston on Thursday
Local time
2:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Boston, NH to Keene, NH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
41.2 mi
66 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Boston, NH
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Keene, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from New Boston, NH to Keene, NH covers 41.2 miles and takes about 1h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Route 9, Francestown Road, Bennington Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.4 miles on Route 9. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.63 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 41.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (27%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 14m drive with frequent turns across 41.2 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.
Route 9 is the longest continuous segment at about 8.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NH 13 / Mont Vernon Road.
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 14m 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 (NH 13 / Mont Vernon Road): Navigation decision point; at 14.7 miles (NH 31 / Cross Street): Navigation decision point; at 15 miles (US 202 / State Route 202): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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NH 13 / Mont Vernon Road
Turn left onto NH 13 / Mont Vernon Road
Navigation decision point
5
14.7 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
NH 31 / Cross Street
Turn left onto NH 31 / Cross Street
Navigation decision point
4
15 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
US 202 / State Route 202
At end of road, turn left onto US 202 / State Route 202
Navigation decision point
5
26.3 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
NH 9 / Route 9
At end of road, turn left onto NH 9 / Route 9
Navigation decision point
6
39.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
Washington Street
Turn left onto Washington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Route 9 | 8.4 mi | 11m |
| Francestown Road | 7.1 mi | 13m |
| Bennington Road | 5.9 mi | 11m |
| Stoddard Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| New Boston Road | 3.3 mi | 6m |
| Franklin Pierce Highway | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Kings Highway | 3 mi | 5m |
| Washington Street | 1.7 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Route 9
— 8.4 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Boston, NH and Keene, NH.
1
Start on Old Coach Road
221 ft
·
11 sec
·
Old Coach Road
2
Turn left onto NH 13
200 ft
·
5 sec
·
Mont Vernon Road
3
Continue on NH 77
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
High Street
4
Continue on NH 136
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Francestown Road
5
Continue on NH 136
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
New Boston Road
6
Continue on NH 47
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
7
Continue on NH 47
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Bennington Road
8
Continue on NH 47
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Francestown Road
9
Turn right onto NH 31
175 ft
·
12 sec
·
Antrim Road
10
Turn left onto NH 31
470 ft
·
9 sec
·
Cross Street
11
Turn straight onto NH 31
319 ft
·
9 sec
·
Pierce Hill Road
12
Turn slight left onto NH 31
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Hancock Road
13
At end of road, turn left onto US 202
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
State Route 202
14
Turn right onto NH 137
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Bennington Road
15
Turn right onto NH 123; NH 137
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
16
Continue on NH 123
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Stoddard Road
17
Continue on NH 123
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Kings Highway
18
At end of road, turn left onto NH 9
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Route 9
19
Continue on NH 9
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Franklin Pierce Highway
20
Continue on NH 9
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Route 9
21
Continue on NH 9
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
NH Route 9
22
Continue on NH 9
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Route 9
Use the left lane.
23
Turn left onto Washington Street
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Washington Street
Use the left lane.
24
Turn right onto Central Square
218 ft
·
7 sec
·
Central Square
25
Continue on Central Square
248 ft
·
8 sec
·
Central Square
26
Turn left onto Roxbury Street
126 ft
·
2 sec
·
Roxbury Street
27
Arrive at destination
Roxbury Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.6 mi from New Boston, NH · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.6 miles from New Boston, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Keene, NH
The final approach into Keene, 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
$6.63 one way
$13.27 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.30 | $14.60 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.89 | $15.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.10 | $18.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.4 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 | 12.4 | 0 | $4.33 | $1.98 |
| Efficient EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.61 | $1.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.77 | $2.64 |
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
Keene, NH
Afternoon in Keene on Thursday
Local time
2:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
58°F
Hancock, NH
21 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 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 14m 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 New Boston, NH to Keene, NH covers 41.2 miles and takes about 1h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Route 9, Francestown Road, Bennington Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.6 miles from New Boston, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.63 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 14m 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 (NH 13 / Mont Vernon Road): Navigation decision point; at 14.7 miles (NH 31 / Cross Street): Navigation decision point; at 15 miles (US 202 / State Route 202): Navigation decision point.
The route from New Boston, NH to Keene, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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