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Trip from Keene, NH to Allenstown, NH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 25, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 34m
Distance
60.7 mi
98 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 27m
★
6 AM
1h 34m
8 AM
1h 49m
10 AM
1h 39m
12 PM
1h 38m
3 PM
1h 40m
5 PM
1h 48m
8 PM
1h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Keene, NH
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Allenstown, NH
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Trip Overview
Keene to Allenstown is 60.7 miles and takes about 1h 34m via Franklin Pierce Highway and Route 9, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New Hampshire, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. Expect a mix of driving conditions, with a significant portion on surface roads. It's a straightforward, relatively short drive, making it a good option for a single-day excursion.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
30.3 miles from Keene, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin Pierce Highway | 19.5 mi | 26m |
| Route 9 | 11.8 mi | 16m |
| I 89 | 8.3 mi | 10m |
| Keene Road | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| Pembroke Street | 3 mi | 6m |
| West Main Street | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Manchester Street | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Buck Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Franklin Pierce Highway
— 19.5 mi, about 26m
Traffic on I-89
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 7 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,393 veh/hr typical · worst 2,961
Quietest
1 AM
~85 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
28.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 78 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Keene, NH and Allenstown, NH.
1
Start on Roxbury Street
33 ft
·
3 sec
·
Roxbury Street
2
Turn right onto Central Square
147 ft
·
3 sec
·
Central Square
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Keep slight right at fork onto Washington Street
1.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Washington Street
4
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
5
Merge onto NH 9; NH 10
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Route 9
6
Continue on NH 9
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
NH Route 9
7
Continue on NH 9
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Route 9
8
Continue on NH 9
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Franklin Pierce Highway
9
Continue on NH 9
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Route 9
10
Continue on NH 9
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Keene Road
11
Continue on NH 9; NH 31
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
12
Turn straight onto NH 9
16 mi
·
22 min
·
Franklin Pierce Highway
Use the straight lane.
13
Merge onto I 89
8.3 mi
·
10 min
·
I 89
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn left onto NH 3A
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Route 3-A
Use the straight / left lanes.
15
Continue on NH 3A
420 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Main Street
16
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
Toward I 93 North
17
Merge onto I 93
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Everett Turnpike
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 13
Toward US 3: Downtown
19
Keep slight right at fork
147 ft
·
4 sec
Use the right lane.
20
Turn straight onto US 3
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Manchester Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
21
Continue on US 3
3.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Pembroke Street
Use the straight lane.
22
Turn left onto Academy Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Academy Road
Use the left lane.
23
At end of road, turn left onto Buck Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Buck Street
24
At end of road, turn right onto NH 28
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Route 28
25
Continue on NH 28
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Pinewood Road
26
Turn left onto Deerfield Road
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Deerfield Road
27
Turn sharp right onto Gilbert Road
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Gilbert Road
28
Turn right
68 ft
·
5 sec
29
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this 1h 34m drive, departing later in the morning or early afternoon is feasible, giving you flexibility. With only 60.7 miles, you won't need many stops, but consider a quick break around the halfway point if needed. The fuel cost is estimated at $10, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before you leave Keene. Keep an eye on your navigation as you transition between Franklin Pierce Highway and Route 9, as this is where the driving environment changes most noticeably.
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 30.3 miles from Keene, NH, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 19.5 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 13 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 30.3 miles or 45m 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 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Allenstown, NH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Keene, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Keene, NH
This is one driving day of about 60.7 miles and 1h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 13 miles from Keene, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Franklin Pierce Highway for about 19.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.3 miles from Keene, 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.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 60.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Central Square
Turn right onto Central Square
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
42.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
I 89
Merge onto I 89
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
50.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
|
NH 3A / Route 3-A
Turn left onto NH 3A / Route 3-A
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
52.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
60.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 33m in
|
Gilbert Road
Turn sharp right onto Gilbert Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.50 one way
$20.99 round trip
$4.39/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.90 | $11.71 | $23.41 |
| premium | $5.27 | $12.60 | $25.19 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $15.00 | $30.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.37 | $2.91 |
| Efficient EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.31 | $2.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.3 | 0 | $8.50 | $3.88 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% 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.
Origin
Keene, NH
Night in Keene on Saturday
Local time
10:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
31°F
Mostly Clear
N 5 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Destination
Allenstown, NH
Night in Allenstown on Saturday
Local time
10:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
31°F
Clear
N 5 mph
0% chance
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 34m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 about 37% highway, with the longest continuous stretch on Franklin Pierce Highway measuring 19.5 miles. You'll transition from highway driving to surface roads, so be prepared for changes in speed limits and traffic patterns. Expect a mixed driving experience with periods of cruising and more frequent intersections as you approach your destination.
37% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.5 mi on Franklin Pierce Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Central Square.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 60.7 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Central Square): Lane positioning matters here; at 42.2 miles (I 89): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 50.5 miles (NH 3A / Route 3-A): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,427 ft
240 ft
Total Climb
1,128 ft
Total Descent
1,286 ft
Highest Point
1,427 ft
~13 mi in
Elevation Range
1,187 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Keene, NH
Full guide →Founded 1736
Keene is a city in southern New Hampshire.
Top landmarks
- • Keene Unitarian Universalist Church — church building in Keene, New Hampshire, United States
- • Grace United Methodist Church — church building in Keene, New Hampshire, United States of America
- • Dinsmoor-Hale House — historic house in New Hampshire, United States
Arriving in Allenstown, NH
Full guide →Founded 1831
Top landmarks
- • Bear Brook State Park Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Camp Historic District — historic district in New Hampshire, United States
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 34m. Total distance: 60.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (37%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.5 miles on Franklin Pierce Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Allenstown, NH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 (Central Square): Lane positioning matters here; at 42.2 miles (I 89): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 50.5 miles (NH 3A / Route 3-A): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Allenstown, 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 FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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