Origin
Grantham, NH
Night in Grantham on Saturday
Local time
10:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grantham, 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
1h 15m
Distance
45 mi
72 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Grantham, NH
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Keene, NH
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Grantham to Keene, you are looking at a straightforward 45-mile journey through the heart of New Hampshire. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 15 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal candidate for a simple day trip. You won't need to worry about overnight logistics, as the entire route fits easily into a single afternoon. Budget roughly $7 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Northeast locations. Because the trip is relatively short, it offers great flexibility for your schedule, allowing you to head out whenever it suits your plans best.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 10 | 10.2 mi | 15m |
| NH Route 10 | 9.4 mi | 15m |
| Route 10 | 7.6 mi | 13m |
| State Route 10 | 5.5 mi | 8m |
| Main Street | 4 mi | 6m |
| Mill Village Road North | 3.1 mi | 6m |
| Gilsum Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Washington Street | 1.7 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
NH 10
— 10.2 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grantham, NH and Keene, NH.
1
Start on this road
123 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto NH 10
10 mi
·
15 min
·
NH 10
3
Enter roundabout onto NH 10; NH 11; NH 103
100 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
4
Continue on NH 10; NH 11; NH 103
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Main Street
5
Continue on NH 10
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Mill Village Road North
6
Continue on NH 10
9.4 mi
·
15 min
·
NH Route 10
7
Continue on NH 10
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Route 10
8
Continue on NH 10; NH 123
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 10
9
Continue on NH 10
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Gilsum Road
10
Continue on NH 10
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
State Route 10
11
Turn straight onto NH 10
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Route 10
12
Continue on NH 10
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
State Route 10
13
Turn right onto NH 9
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 9
Use the right lane.
14
Turn left onto Washington Street
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Washington Street
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto Central Square
218 ft
·
7 sec
·
Central Square
16
Continue on Central Square
248 ft
·
8 sec
·
Central Square
17
Turn left onto Roxbury Street
126 ft
·
2 sec
·
Roxbury Street
18
Arrive at destination
Roxbury Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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
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 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 45 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NH 10
Turn right onto NH 10
Navigation decision point
4
10.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
NH 10; NH 11; NH 103 / Main Street
Enter roundabout onto NH 10; NH 11; NH 103 / Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
42.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
NH 9 / Route 9
Turn right onto NH 9 / Route 9
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
43.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
|
Washington Street
Turn left onto Washington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
45 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
|
Roxbury Street
Turn left onto Roxbury Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.24 one way
$14.49 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.97 | $15.94 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.62 | $17.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.94 | $19.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.73 | $2.16 |
| Efficient EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.94 | $1.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18 | 0 | $6.30 | $2.88 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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 Saturday
Local time
10:48 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
2 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
1h 15m 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?
This drive is heavily highway-focused, with about 75% of your time spent cruising along NH 10. You will find that the road maintains a consistent pace, allowing you to settle in for the duration of the 1 hour and 15-minute commute. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 10.2-mile section of NH 10, which provides a steady rhythm for the driver. While you can expect a functional, efficient experience on the road, the character of the trip remains steady as you transition between these two New Hampshire towns. It is a no-nonsense route designed to get you to your destination reliably.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.2 mi on NH 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NH 10 and NH Route 10. 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.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Grantham, NH to Keene, NH is easy. At 1h 15m with 75% 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): Navigation decision point; at 10.2 miles (NH 10; NH 11; NH 103 / Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 42.2 miles (NH 9 / Route 9): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,281 ft
482 ft
Total Climb
495 ft
Total Descent
962 ft
Highest Point
1,281 ft
~25.7 mi in
Elevation Range
798 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 45 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.2 miles on NH 10. 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: near the start (NH 10): Navigation decision point; at 10.2 miles (NH 10; NH 11; NH 103 / Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 42.2 miles (NH 9 / Route 9): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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