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Trip from Keene, NH to Newfields, NH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 5m
Distance
93.1 mi
150 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 56m
★
6 AM
2h 5m
8 AM
2h 23m
10 AM
2h 11m
12 PM
2h 10m
3 PM
2h 12m
5 PM
2h 22m
8 PM
2h 0m
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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Newfields, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
Keene to Newfields is 93.1 miles and takes about 2h 5m via NH 101 and Franklin Pierce Highway, with a fuel budget near $16 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New Hampshire, moving from the southwest region to the southeast. The majority of your time will be spent on the highway, making this a straightforward and efficient drive. Given its relatively short length and direct path, it’s well-suited for a single-day excursion, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
46.6 miles from Keene, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 101 | 25.1 mi | 29m |
| Franklin Pierce Highway | 19.5 mi | 26m |
| Route 9 | 11.8 mi | 16m |
| I 89 | 7.9 mi | 9m |
| Everett Turnpike | 7.6 mi | 8m |
| Keene Road | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| I 93 | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| West Main Street | 1.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
NH 101
— 25.1 mi, about 29m
Traffic on I-93
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 11 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~4,389 veh/hr typical · worst 5,070
Quietest
2 AM
~148 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
29.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 52 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 Newfields, 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
7.9 mi
·
9 min
·
I 89
14
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 93 South Toll: Manchester, Boston
15
Merge onto I 93
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Everett Turnpike
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Everett Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
I 93
Toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 7
Toward NH 101 East: Seacoast, Portsmouth
19
Merge onto NH 101
25 mi
·
29 min
·
NH 101
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 10
Toward NH 85: Exeter, Newfields
Use the slight right lane.
21
Turn left onto NH 85
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Newfields Road
Use the straight lane.
22
Continue on NH 85
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Exeter Road
23
Continue on NH 85
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Main Street
24
Turn right onto Hilton Avenue
247 ft
·
14 sec
·
Hilton Avenue
25
Turn right onto Pleasant Street
128 ft
·
4 sec
·
Pleasant Street
26
Arrive at destination
Pleasant Street
Trip Plan
For this 2h 5m drive, leaving anytime in the morning or early afternoon should give you plenty of time to reach Newfields without feeling rushed. Since it's a shorter trip, you can be flexible with your departure. The longest stretch without a major town is 25.1 miles on NH 101, so plan any necessary stops before or after this segment. With a fuel cost estimated at $16, you likely won't need to worry about refueling mid-trip, but it's always wise to start with a full tank in Keene.
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 46.6 miles from Keene, NH, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 25.1 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 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.6 miles or 1h 6m 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 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Newfields, 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.
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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 Keene, NH
This is one driving day of about 93.1 miles and 2h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Keene, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on NH 101 for about 25.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
47 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 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 46.6 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.
Hooksett Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 90 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Central Square
Turn right onto Central Square
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
56.4 mi into trip
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~1h 19m in
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I 93 / Everett Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 / Everett Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
58.3 mi into trip
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~1h 21m in
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I 93
Keep slight right at fork onto I 93 toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston
6
64.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m in
Take the exit toward NH 101 East: Seacoast, Portsmouth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 7
Toward NH 101 East: Seacoast, Portsmouth
8
90 mi into trip
|
~1h 58m in
Take the exit toward NH 85: Exeter, Newfields
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 10
Toward NH 85: Exeter, Newfields
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.46 one way
$32.91 round trip
$4.49/gal
25.4 MPG avg
33 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.92 | $18.03 | $36.05 |
| premium | $5.29 | $19.39 | $38.77 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $19.61 | $39.22 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.54
Everett Turnpike
(7.6 mi)
$0.54
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
$16
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.9 | 0 | $9.78 | $4.47 |
| Efficient EV | 23.3 | 0 | $8.15 | $3.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37.2 | 0 | $13.03 | $5.96 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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
Afternoon in Keene on Wednesday
Local time
3:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Mostly Clear
0 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
Destination
Newfields, NH
Afternoon in Newfields on Wednesday
Local time
3:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Mostly Clear
W 5 mph
1% 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
2 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 5m 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 route is mostly highway, with 64% of the drive on faster roads. You'll encounter the longest continuous stretch on NH 101 for 25.1 miles. Expect a more rural feel as you transition off the highway onto surface roads like Franklin Pierce Highway and Route 9. The frequent exits on the highway portion mean you'll be passing through numerous small towns.
64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.1 mi on NH 101.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NH 101 and Franklin Pierce Highway. 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
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 93.1 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: near the start (Central Square): Lane positioning matters here; at 56.4 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 58.3 miles (I 93): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,402 ft
54 ft
Total Climb
1,061 ft
Total Descent
1,490 ft
Highest Point
1,402 ft
~13.3 mi in
Elevation Range
1,348 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Keene, NH and Newfields, NH, road signs point toward Boston and Portsmouth.
Boston
50.1 mi in
|
~1h 11m
Portsmouth
64.1 mi in
|
~1h 28m
About the Cities
Starting in Keene, NH
Full guide →Founded 1736
Keene is a city in southern New Hampshire.
Top landmarks
- • Dinsmoor-Hale House — historic house in New Hampshire, United States
- • President's House — building on campus of Keene State College
- • Stone Arch Bridge — historic bridge in Keene, New Hampshire
Arriving in Newfields, NH
Full guide →Founded 1849
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 2h 5m. Total distance: 93.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 25.1 miles on NH 101. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.54 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.
Yes — we found about 3 rest areas or service plazas 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 Newfields, 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. There are 3 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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 56.4 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 58.3 miles (I 93): 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 Newfields, 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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