Origin
Keene, NH
Night in Keene on Saturday
Local time
10:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Keene, NH to Winchester, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
13.1 mi
21 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
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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Winchester, NH
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Trip Overview
Keene to Winchester is 13.1 miles and takes about 21 minutes via West Swanzey Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within New Hampshire, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its brief length and local road focus, this trip is ideal for a quick excursion or as part of a larger journey. You'll be sticking to familiar roads for the entire 21-minute journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Swanzey Road | 11 mi | 16m |
| Winchester Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| West Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Island Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Central Square | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Richmond Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Roxbury Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Swanzey Road
— 11 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Keene, NH and Winchester, 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 left at fork onto Central Square
222 ft
·
6 sec
·
Central Square
4
Continue on Central Square
137 ft
·
3 sec
·
Central Square
5
Continue on Central Square
113 ft
·
5 sec
·
Central Square
6
Turn right onto West Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Street
7
Turn left onto Island Street
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Island Street
8
Enter roundabout onto Winchester Street
93 ft
·
2 sec
·
Winchester Street
9
Continue on Winchester Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Winchester Street
10
Enter roundabout onto Winchester Street
117 ft
·
3 sec
·
Winchester Street
11
Continue on Winchester Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Winchester Street
12
Enter roundabout onto NH 10
201 ft
·
2 sec
·
Winchester Street
Toward NH 10 South: Winchester
13
Continue on NH 10
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Winchester Street
Toward NH 10 South: Winchester
14
Continue on NH 10
11 mi
·
16 min
·
West Swanzey Road
15
Turn left onto NH 119
45 ft
·
1 sec
·
Richmond Road
16
Arrive at destination
NH 119
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 1.3 — 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
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Central Square
Keep slight left at fork onto Central Square
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Winchester Street
Enter roundabout onto Winchester Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
1.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Winchester Street
Enter roundabout onto Winchester Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
NH 10 / Winchester Street
Enter roundabout onto NH 10 / Winchester Street toward NH 10 South: Winchester
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward NH 10 South: Winchester
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.11 one way
$4.22 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.32 | $4.64 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.51 | $5.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.38 | $0.63 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Winchester, NH
Night in Winchester on Saturday
Local time
10:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°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
1 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
21m 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 route is a turn-heavy local drive with no highway miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 11 miles on West Swanzey Road. Expect a winding, local feel throughout, rather than a straightforward interstate cruise. The drive progresses by taking you through familiar neighborhood roads.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11 mi on West Swanzey Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Central Square.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 13.1 miles you will encounter 8 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; near the start (Central Square): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1 miles (Winchester Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 13.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11 miles on West Swanzey 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: near the start (Central Square): Lane positioning matters here; near the start (Central Square): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1 miles (Winchester Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Winchester, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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