Origin
Pembroke, NH
Late night in Pembroke on Saturday
Local time
4:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pembroke, NH to Keene, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
57.2 mi
92 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pembroke, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Keene, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Pembroke, NH to Keene, NH covers 57.2 miles and takes about 1h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 202, Route 9, I 89 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.5 miles on US 202. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.21 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 57.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 26m highway drive covering 57.2 miles, with most of the trip on US 202 and Route 9. The longest continuous stretch is about 15.5 miles on US 202.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 202 is the longest continuous segment at about 15.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 202 and Route 9. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 3 / Pembroke Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 57.2 miles you will encounter 11 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: at 0.1 miles (US 3 / Pembroke Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 3 / Pembroke Street
Turn right onto US 3 / Pembroke Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the ramp toward I 93 South: Manchester, Lebanon
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Exit 13
Toward I 93 South: Manchester, Lebanon
7
6.7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junctio...
6
14.8 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward US 202 West, NH 9 West: Henniker, Keene
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 5
Toward US 202 West, NH 9 West: Henniker, Keene
6
55.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
|
Washington Street
Turn left onto Washington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Pembroke, NH and Keene, NH, road signs point toward Lebanon and White River Junction Vermont.
Lebanon
5 mi in
|
~11m
White River Junction Vermont
6.7 mi in
|
~14m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 202 | 15.5 mi | 21m |
| Route 9 | 11.9 mi | 16m |
| I 89 | 7.8 mi | 9m |
| Keene Road | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| Franklin Pierce Highway | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Pembroke Street | 3 mi | 6m |
| Manchester Street | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| West Main Street | 1.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 202
— 15.5 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pembroke, NH and Keene, NH.
1
Start on Academy Road
83 ft
·
9 sec
·
Academy Road
2
Turn left
237 ft
·
22 sec
3
Turn left
48 ft
·
5 sec
4
Turn right onto US 3
3.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Pembroke Street
Use the right lane.
5
Continue on US 3
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Manchester Street
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 13
Toward I 93 South: Manchester, Lebanon
Use the left lane.
7
Merge onto I 93
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Everett Turnpike
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 89
7.8 mi
·
9 min
·
I 89
10
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 5
Toward US 202 West, NH 9 West: Henniker, Keene
11
Continue on US 202; NH 9
15 mi
·
21 min
·
US 202; NH 9
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on NH 9
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
13
Continue on NH 9; NH 31
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Keene Road
14
Continue on NH 9
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Route 9
15
Continue on NH 9
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Franklin Pierce Highway
16
Continue on NH 9
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Route 9
17
Continue on NH 9
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
NH Route 9
18
Continue on NH 9
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Route 9
Use the left lane.
19
Turn left onto Washington Street
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Washington Street
Use the left lane.
20
Turn right onto Central Square
218 ft
·
7 sec
·
Central Square
21
Continue on Central Square
248 ft
·
8 sec
·
Central Square
22
Turn left onto Roxbury Street
126 ft
·
2 sec
·
Roxbury Street
23
Arrive at destination
Roxbury Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.6 mi from Pembroke, NH · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.6 miles from Pembroke, 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
$9.21 one way
$18.42 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $10.13 | $20.26 |
| premium | $4.86 | $10.95 | $21.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.63 | $25.26 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.08
Everett Turnpike
(1.1 mi)
$0.08
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$0
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20 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 | 17.2 | 0 | $6.01 | $2.75 |
| Efficient EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.01 | $2.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.9 | 0 | $8.01 | $3.66 |
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
Keene, NH
Late night in Keene on Saturday
Local time
4:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
16 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 26m 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 Pembroke, NH to Keene, NH covers 57.2 miles and takes about 1h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 202, Route 9, I 89. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.6 miles from Pembroke, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.21 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 57.2 miles you will encounter 11 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: at 0.1 miles (US 3 / Pembroke Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Pembroke, NH and Keene, NH, road signs point toward Lebanon and White River Junction Vermont.
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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