Origin
Winchester, NH
Night in Winchester on Thursday
Local time
10:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Winchester, NH to Keene, NH
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
21m
Distance
13.1 mi
21 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Winchester, NH
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Keene, NH
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Trip Overview
This short 13.1-mile drive from Winchester to Keene in New Hampshire's Northeast region is easily manageable as a day trip, taking just about 21 minutes. You'll primarily be on local roads like Keene Road, Winchester Street, and West Street, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost for this quick journey is around $2, making it very budget-friendly. Given its brevity and lack of overnight necessity, this route offers a lot of flexibility for when you choose to travel and how you might structure your time.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 13.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m 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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, perfect for those who prefer navigating through towns rather than long stretches of highway. With a 0% highway share, you'll be on surface streets and local roads for the entire 13.1 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is about 11 miles along Keene Road. This type of drive means you'll be more engaged with the immediate surroundings, experiencing the nuances of New Hampshire's local road network.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Keene Road is the longest continuous segment at about 11 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NH 10 / Keene Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Winchester, NH to Keene, NH is easy. At 21m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NH 10 / Keene Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.8 miles (Winchester Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.8 miles (Winchester Street): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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NH 10 / Keene Road
Turn right onto NH 10 / Keene Road
Navigation decision point
6
11.8 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Winchester Street
Enter roundabout onto Winchester Street toward Winchester St, Keene
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Winchester St, Keene
4
11.8 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Winchester Street
Straight onto Winchester Street toward Winchester St, Keene
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Winchester St, Keene
5
12 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Winchester Street
Enter roundabout onto Winchester Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
12.2 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Island Street
Enter roundabout onto Island Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keene Road | 11 mi | 16m |
| Winchester Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| West Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Island Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Richmond Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Roxbury Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Keene Road
— 11 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winchester, NH and Keene, NH.
1
Start on NH 119
45 ft
·
4 sec
·
Richmond Road
2
Turn right onto NH 10
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Keene Road
3
Continue on NH 10
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Winchester Street
4
Enter roundabout onto Winchester Street
179 ft
·
2 sec
·
Winchester Street
Toward Winchester St, Keene
5
Continue on Winchester Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Winchester Street
Toward Winchester St, Keene
6
Enter roundabout onto Winchester Street
198 ft
·
5 sec
·
Winchester Street
7
Continue on Winchester Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Winchester Street
8
Enter roundabout onto Island Street
199 ft
·
5 sec
·
Island Street
9
Continue on Island Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Island Street
10
Turn right onto West Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Street
11
Arrive at destination
Roxbury Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.11 one way
$4.22 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.32 | $4.64 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.51 | $5.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.38 | $0.63 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Night in Keene on Thursday
Local time
10:55 PM
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
1 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
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Winchester, NH to Keene, NH covers 13.1 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Keene Road, Winchester Street, West Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.5 miles from Winchester, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.11 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 Winchester, NH to Keene, NH is easy. At 21m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NH 10 / Keene Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.8 miles (Winchester Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.8 miles (Winchester Street): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Winchester, NH to Keene, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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