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Trip from East Kingston, NH to Keene, NH

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 7m

Distance

92.6 mi

149 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

21 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
1h 58m ★
6 AM
2h 7m
8 AM
2h 25m
10 AM
2h 13m
12 PM
2h 12m
3 PM
2h 14m
5 PM
2h 24m
8 PM
2h 2m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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human settlement in United States of America

East Kingston, NH

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Keene, NH

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Trip Overview

The drive from East Kingston, NH to Keene, NH covers 92.6 miles and takes about 2h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on NH 101, US 202, Route 9 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.4 miles on NH 101. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.91 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

46.3 miles from East Kingston, NH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
NH 101 18.4 mi 21m
US 202 15.5 mi 21m
Route 9 11.9 mi 16m
I 89 8.1 mi 9m
NH 125 7.3 mi 11m
Everett Turnpike 7 mi 8m
I 93 6.4 mi 7m
Keene Road 5.7 mi 8m
Longest stretch: NH 101 — 18.4 mi, about 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Kingston, NH and Keene, NH.

1

Start on Willow Road

99 ft · 6 sec · Willow Road
2

Turn right onto NH 107

1.5 mi · 3 min · Depot Road
3

Take the ramp onto NH 107

169 ft · 5 sec · NH 107
Toward NH 125, NH 111
4

Merge onto NH 125; NH 111; NH 107

1.0 mi · 1 min · NH 125; NH 111; NH 107
5

Continue on NH 125; NH 107

6.3 mi · 9 min · NH 125; NH 107
Use the straight lane.
6

Turn left

0.4 mi · 46 sec
Use the left lane.
7

Merge onto NH 101

18 mi · 21 min · NH 101
8

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 38 sec
Toward I 93 North: Concord Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Merge onto I 93

6.4 mi · 7 min · I 93
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 93

7.0 mi · 8 min · Everett Turnpike
11

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont
12

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 42 sec
Toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont Use the slight right lane.
13

Merge onto I 89

8.1 mi · 9 min · I 89
14

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min
Exit 5 Toward US 202 West, NH 9 West: Henniker, Keene
15

Continue on US 202; NH 9

15 mi · 21 min · US 202; NH 9
Use the straight lane.
16

Continue on NH 9

1.9 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
17

Continue on NH 9; NH 31

5.7 mi · 8 min · Keene Road
18

Continue on NH 9

6.7 mi · 9 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

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 46.3 miles from East Kingston, NH, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.4 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 20 miles or 28m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 46.3 miles or 1h in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 41m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Keene, NH than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving East Kingston, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from East Kingston, NH

This is one driving day of about 92.6 miles and 2h 7m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from East Kingston, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on NH 101 for about 18.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Deering, NH, NH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Deering, NH

46 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

Chester, NH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Concord, NH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 46.3 miles from East Kingston, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Stage Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Keene, New Hampshire

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $20 to $30 mile 92.6

Hours: 11:30 am–9:30 pm

+16033578389

Visit website

Lindy's Diner

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Keene, New Hampshire

0.1 mi

Kurama Omakase

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Keene, New Hampshire

0.1 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Prime Roast Coffee Co

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Keene, New Hampshire

Near the end, right off the route

0 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 92.6

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+16033527874

Visit website

Aroma Joe's Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Keene, New Hampshire

0.7 mi

Chapters Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Keene, New Hampshire

0.2 mi

Stage Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $20 to $30 mile 92.6

Keene, New Hampshire

Hours: 11:30 am–9:30 pm

+16033578389

Visit website

Lindy's Diner

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 92.6

Keene, New Hampshire

Hours: 6 am–1:45 pm

+16033524273

Visit website

Kurama Omakase

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route Moderately mile 92.6

Keene, New Hampshire

Hours: 11 am–10:30 pm

+16033553888

Visit website

Brewbakers Café

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 92.6

Keene, New Hampshire

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+16033578728

Visit website

Monadnock Food Co-op

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route mile 92.6

Keene, New Hampshire

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+16033558008

Visit website

Lab'n Lager

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour Inexpensiv mile 92.6

Keene, New Hampshire

Hours: 3 pm–1 am

+16033520028

Granita Enoteca

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $50 to $10 mile 92.6

Keene, New Hampshire

Hours: 5–9 pm

+16033555242

Visit website

Pub Restaurant & Caterers

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 92.6

Keene, New Hampshire

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+16033523135

Visit website

Prime Roast Coffee Co

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 92.6

Keene, New Hampshire

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+16033527874

Visit website

Aroma Joe's Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 92.6

Keene, New Hampshire

Hours: 5 am–9 pm

+16033520233

Visit website

Chapters Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 92.6

Keene, New Hampshire

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+16033521558

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 33.1

Hooksett, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Shell Recharge Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 33.1

Hooksett, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18882642208

Visit website

Ford Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 39.7

Bow, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18883571009

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 39.7

Hooksett, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 39.7

Hooksett, NH

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 26.5

Manchester, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 46.3

Concord, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.2 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 26.5

Manchester, New Hampshire

+18336322778

Visit website

Hooksett Rest Area

0 mi from route

Hooksett Rest Area

0.1 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

0.3 mi from route

Pats Peak Ski Area

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 59.5

Henniker, New Hampshire

Hours: 9 am–9 pm

+16034283245

Visit website

Manchester Historic Association's Millyard Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 26.5

Manchester, New Hampshire

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+16036227531

Visit website

SEE Science Center

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 26.5

Manchester, New Hampshire

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+16036690400

Visit website

Fun City Trampoline Park Goffstown

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 33.1

Goffstown, New Hampshire

Hours: 3–8 pm

+16036068807

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 8.9 and 90.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
8.9 mi into trip | ~14m in

Turn left

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
27.6 mi into trip | ~37m in

Take the exit toward I 93 North: Concord

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 93 North: Concord
8
42 mi into trip | ~54m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junctio...
6
50.2 mi into trip | ~1h 4m 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
90.8 mi into trip | ~2h 2m in | Washington Street

Turn left onto Washington Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.91 one way

$29.81 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $16.40 $32.80
premium $4.86 $17.73 $35.47
diesel $5.61 $20.44 $40.89

Estimated Tolls: $0.49

Everett Turnpike (7 mi) $0.49

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Tolls

$0

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 32.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

21 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Target - Tesla Supercharger

Hooksett, NH

Tesla

12 DCFC

Hooksett Travel Plaza - Tesla Supercharger

Hooksett, NH

Tesla

12 DCFC

Hooksett Travel Plaza - Tesla Supercharger

Hooksett, NH

Tesla

10 DCFC

South Willow Plaza - Tesla Supercharger

Manchester, NH

Tesla

8 DCFC

Grappone Ford

Bow, NH

FORD_CHARGE

6 DCFC

Simon Mall of New Hampshire (Manchester, NH)

Manchester, NH

Electrify America

4 DCFC

AutoFair Hyundai in Manchester

Manchester, NH

Blink Network

4 DCFC

AutoFair Honda

Manchester, NH

Blink Network

4 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 9 Tesla: 4 Blink Network: 3 FORD_CHARGE: 2 Electrify America: 1 Non-Networked: 1 SHELL_RECHARGE: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 27.8 0 $9.72 $4.44
Efficient EV 23.2 0 $8.10 $3.70
EV Truck/SUV 37 0 $12.96 $5.93

Gas CO2

32 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

East Kingston, NH

Afternoon in East Kingston on Sunday

Local time

12:30 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Keene, NH

Afternoon in Keene on Sunday

Local time

12:30 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

3 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

2h 7m 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?

92.6 mi in 2h 7m, mostly highway — 18.4 mi of that is on NH 101.

82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.4 mi on NH 101.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NH 101 and US 202. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.9 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 92.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 8.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 27.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 42 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from East Kingston, NH to Keene, NH, road signs begin pointing toward White River Junction Vermont along the way.

White River Junction Vermont

41.4 mi in | ~53m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 7m. Total distance: 92.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 18.4 miles on NH 101. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.49 in tolls one way, starting with Everett Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Keene, NH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

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 8.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 27.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 42 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. 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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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