Origin
Bow Bog, NH
Late night in Bow Bog on Tuesday
Local time
5:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bow Bog, NH to Keene, NH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
54.3 mi
87 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 14m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bow Bog, NH
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Keene, NH
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Bow Bog to Keene covers 54.3 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes to complete. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $9, the route is an efficient way to traverse the Northeast region. You will primarily utilize a combination of I-89, US 202, and Route 9 to reach your destination. Because this is a highway-focused drive, it offers a straightforward transit between these two New Hampshire locations. Whether you are heading out for business or a quick change of scenery, the simplicity of this path makes it a reliable choice for any traveler.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 202 | 15.5 mi | 21m |
| Route 9 | 11.9 mi | 16m |
| I 89 | 7.5 mi | 8m |
| Keene Road | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| Franklin Pierce Highway | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Bow Bog Road | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| West Main Street | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Washington Street | 1.7 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
US 202
— 15.5 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bow Bog, NH and Keene, NH.
1
Start on Bow Bog Road
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Bow Bog Road
2
At end of road, turn right onto Bow Center Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Bow Center Road
3
Continue on Logging Hill Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Logging Hill Road
4
Continue on South Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
South Street
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
6
Merge onto I 89
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
I 89
7
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 5
Toward US 202 West, NH 9 West: Henniker, Keene
8
Continue on US 202; NH 9
15 mi
·
21 min
·
US 202; NH 9
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on NH 9
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
10
Continue on NH 9; NH 31
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Keene Road
11
Continue on NH 9
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Route 9
12
Continue on NH 9
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Franklin Pierce Highway
13
Continue on NH 9
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Route 9
14
Continue on NH 9
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
NH Route 9
15
Continue on NH 9
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Route 9
Use the left lane.
16
Turn left onto Washington Street
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Washington Street
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto Central Square
218 ft
·
7 sec
·
Central Square
18
Continue on Central Square
248 ft
·
8 sec
·
Central Square
19
Turn left onto Roxbury Street
126 ft
·
2 sec
·
Roxbury Street
20
Arrive at destination
Roxbury Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.2 miles from Bow Bog, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 2.1 and 54.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
2.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Bow Center Road
At end of road, turn right onto Bow Center Road
Navigation decision point
3
4.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
6
12 mi into trip
|
~18m 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
52.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
|
Washington Street
Turn left onto Washington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
54.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
|
Roxbury Street
Turn left onto Roxbury Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.74 one way
$17.48 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.62 | $19.24 |
| premium | $4.86 | $10.40 | $20.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.99 | $23.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.70 | $2.61 |
| Efficient EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.75 | $2.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.7 | 0 | $7.60 | $3.48 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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 Tuesday
Local time
5:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°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
19 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 20m 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?
Expect a drive defined by its highway-heavy nature, with roughly 67% of your travel time spent on major thoroughfares. You will navigate a mix of road types, transitioning between interstate segments and state highways to bridge the distance. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 15.5-mile segment along US 202, which provides a consistent rhythm to your journey. As you progress through the 1 hour and 20 minute transit, the character of the road shifts from the faster pace of I-89 to the more varied conditions found on Route 9. Behind the wheel, you will find this to be a functional, transit-oriented experience rather than a slow, winding backroads tour.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.5 mi on US 202.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 202 and Route 9. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.1 miles in near Bow Center Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 20m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles (Bow Center Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 12 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,367 ft
304 ft
Total Climb
1,185 ft
Total Descent
1,089 ft
Highest Point
1,367 ft
~42.7 mi in
Elevation Range
1,064 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 54.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.5 miles on US 202. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles (Bow Center Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 12 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Keene, NH before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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