Origin
Hinsdale, NH
Late night in Hinsdale on Sunday
Local time
12:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hinsdale, 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
35m
Distance
19.5 mi
31 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hinsdale, NH
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Keene, NH
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick, straightforward transit through the heart of the Northeast, the 19.5-mile journey from Hinsdale to Keene is an ideal choice. You can comfortably complete this trip in about 35 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. Given the short duration, there is no need to plan for overnight stays or complex logistics. Budgeting around $3 for fuel should be plenty to get you from point A to point B. Since both towns reside within New Hampshire, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout the entire drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keene Road | 11 mi | 16m |
| Ashuelot Main Street | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| Winchester Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Canal Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| General James Reed Highway | 1 mi | 2m |
| Hinsdale Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| West Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Keene Road
— 11 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hinsdale, NH and Keene, NH.
1
Start on River Road
38 ft
·
1 sec
·
River Road
2
Turn right onto NH 63; NH 119
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Main Street
3
Continue on NH 63; NH 119
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Canal Street
4
Continue on NH 119
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Ashuelot Main Street
5
Continue on NH 119
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Hinsdale Road
6
Continue on NH 119
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
General James Reed Highway
7
Turn left onto NH 10; NH 119
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
8
Continue on NH 10
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Keene Road
9
Continue on NH 10
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Winchester Street
10
Enter roundabout onto Winchester Street
179 ft
·
2 sec
·
Winchester Street
Toward Winchester St, Keene
11
Continue on Winchester Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Winchester Street
Toward Winchester St, Keene
12
Enter roundabout onto Winchester Street
198 ft
·
5 sec
·
Winchester Street
13
Continue on Winchester Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Winchester Street
14
Enter roundabout onto Island Street
199 ft
·
5 sec
·
Island Street
15
Continue on Island Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Island Street
16
Turn right onto West Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Street
17
Arrive at destination
Roxbury Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 5.8 and 18.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
5.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
NH 10; NH 119 / Main Street
Turn left onto NH 10; NH 119 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
18.2 mi into trip
|
~31m 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
18.2 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
Winchester Street
Straight onto Winchester Street toward Winchester St, Keene
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Winchester St, Keene
5
18.4 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
Winchester Street
Enter roundabout onto Winchester Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
18.5 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
Island Street
Enter roundabout onto Island Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.14 one way
$6.28 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.45 | $6.91 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.73 | $7.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.31 | $8.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.05 | $0.94 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.71 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.73 | $1.25 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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 Sunday
Local time
12:41 AM
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
15 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
35m 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 turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. You will spend your time navigating Keene Road, Ashuelot Main Street, and Winchester Street, as this route contains zero highway driving. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is an 11-mile run on Keene Road. Because the road lacks high-speed interstate sections, the pace remains steady and focused on local transit. It is a practical, no-frills drive that relies on surface streets rather than open highway corridors.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11 mi on Keene Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
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 around 5.8 miles in near NH 10; NH 119 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hinsdale, NH to Keene, NH is easy. At 35m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.8 miles (NH 10; NH 119 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.2 miles (Winchester Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.2 miles (Winchester Street): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
506 ft
224 ft
Total Climb
325 ft
Total Descent
67 ft
Highest Point
506 ft
~12.5 mi in
Elevation Range
281 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 19.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11 miles on Keene Road. 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 5.8 miles (NH 10; NH 119 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.2 miles (Winchester Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.2 miles (Winchester Street): 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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