Road Trips from Keene, NH
Keene is your launchpad for a variety of New Hampshire adventures, mostly within a few hours' drive. The landscape is consistently gently rolling, and many routes offer a mixed highway and surface road experience with a solid 9/10 drive score. You've got options for quick half-day trips with parks, like Salisbury, NH, or longer excursions, such as the 3.4-hour drive to North Conway, NH, which takes a different road profile. It's a good starting point if you're looking for manageable drives without straying too far.
Total Routes
27
Shortest
1.3h
With Parks Nearby
6
Under 2 hours
14 total in this range
Canterbury, NH
1h 33m65.2 mi one way
Canterbury, NH, is a 1.6-hour drive with a 9/10 drive score and gently rolling terrain. This route does not feature park access, making it a more direct drive compared to Salisbury, NH, which is a similar distance but includes nearby parks.
Raymond, NH
1h 47m78.4 mi one way
Deerfield, NH
1h 54m74.1 mi one way
This 1.9-hour drive to Deerfield, NH, features gently rolling terrain and a 9/10 drive score. While this specific route does not highlight park access, it's a comparable distance to Northwood, NH, offering a similar driving experience without the park amenity.
Northwood, NH
1h 51m74.8 mi one way
This 1.9-hour drive to Northwood, NH, offers a solid 9/10 drive score. It features gently rolling terrain and includes park access, making it a well-rounded option for a day trip. It's a similar distance and drive profile to Candia, NH, but with the added benefit of nearby parks.
Brentwood, NH
1h 56m86.9 mi one way
Full-day getaway
13 total in this range
North Conway, NH
3h 23m134.7 mi one way
The longest option at 3.4 hours, North Conway, NH, uses mostly surface roads, differing from the mixed highway profile of many other picks. While it doesn't list park access, it offers a significantly longer drive for a more substantial excursion.
Berlin, NH
3h 45m167 mi one way
Bridgewater, NH
2h 10m93.7 mi one way
East Kingston, NH
2h 6m92.2 mi one way
East Kingston, NH, is a 2.1-hour drive with a 9/10 drive score over gently rolling terrain. This route does not highlight park access. It's a comparable drive time to Alton, NH, but without the park amenity.
Newmarket, NH
2h 12m94.5 mi one way
Newmarket, NH, is a 2.2-hour drive with a 9/10 drive score and gently rolling terrain. This pick does not feature park access, making it a straightforward drive similar in length to Durham, NH, but without the park option.
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North Conway, NH
3h 23m134.7 mi one way
Canterbury, NH
1h 33m65.2 mi one way
Berlin, NH
3h 45m167 mi one way
Raymond, NH
1h 47m78.4 mi one way
North Conway, NH
3h 23m134.7 mi one way
Berlin, NH
3h 45m167 mi one way
Deerfield, NH
1h 54m74.1 mi one way
Alton, NH
2h 3m81.8 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
The gently rolling terrain supports drives with park access, like to Alton, NH, making spring a good time to explore.
Summer
With park access available on several routes, including Durham, NH, summer is ideal for enjoying outdoor activities during your drive.
Fall
The consistently gently rolling terrain offers pleasant driving conditions for all routes, such as the trip to Candia, NH, throughout the fall season.
Winter
The mixed highway and surface road profiles on most routes, like Salisbury, NH, provide reliable driving, though park access may be limited.
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