Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 25, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 29m
Distance
58.3 mi
94 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
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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Suncook, NH
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Keene to Suncook is 58.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 29 minutes via Central Square and Route 9, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within New Hampshire, taking you from one part of the state to another. Expect a route that primarily uses surface roads, making it a straightforward trip without any highway cruising. With a short duration and minimal cost, this is a simple day trip for anyone looking to cover a modest distance efficiently.
| 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 | 3.4 mi | 7m |
| West Main Street | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Manchester Street | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Washington Street | 1.6 mi | 4m |
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
Averaged across 78 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Keene, NH and Suncook, NH.
Start on Roxbury Street
Turn right onto Central Square
Keep slight right at fork onto Washington Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto NH 9; NH 10
Continue on NH 9
Continue on NH 9
Continue on NH 9
Continue on NH 9
Continue on NH 9
Continue on NH 9; NH 31
Turn straight onto NH 9
Merge onto I 89
Turn left onto NH 3A
Continue on NH 3A
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 93
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto US 3
Continue on US 3
Turn right onto Broadway
Turn right onto Main Street
Turn sharp right
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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.
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 29.1 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 58.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Central Square
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 89
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Broadway
Lane positioning matters here
Turn sharp right
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Regular Gas
$10.08 one way
$20.16 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.90 | $11.24 | $22.49 |
| premium | $5.27 | $12.10 | $24.20 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $14.41 | $28.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.12 | $2.80 |
| Efficient EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.10 | $2.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.3 | 0 | $8.16 | $3.73 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Keene on Saturday
Local time
10:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
31°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Night in Suncook on Saturday
Local time
10:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
31°F
Clear
41°F
Bennington, NH
29 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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.
This 58.3-mile drive is entirely on surface roads, meaning you won't encounter any limited-access highways. You'll be navigating through towns and local areas for the entire 1 hour 29 minute trip. Pay attention as you pass through Central Square and follow Washington Street, as this is where the route begins before transitioning to Route 9. Expect typical surface road conditions with potential for traffic lights and local intersections.
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.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 58.3 miles you will encounter 14 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 52.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Gently rolling terrain
Total Climb
957 ft
Total Descent
1,170 ft
Highest Point
1,398 ft
~12.5 mi in
Elevation Range
1,129 ft
Founded 1736
Keene is a city in southern New Hampshire.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 58.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (38%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
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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