This 93.9-mile drive from Meredith to Keene, New Hampshire, is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 7 minutes. You'll primarily be on Styles Bridges Highway and US 202, with about half the journey on highway roads. The estimated fuel cost for this Northeast to Northeast journey is around $15, making it an economical option. The mixed driving profile suggests a blend of highway speeds and potentially more local road conditions, offering a varied experience. Given the relatively short duration, this route is perfect for a single day's adventure without the need for an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
47 miles from Meredith, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 59m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Styles Bridges Highway
15.7 mi
17m
US 202
15.5 mi
21m
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
15.4 mi
17m
Route 9
11.9 mi
16m
NH 104
8.5 mi
13m
I 89
7.8 mi
9m
Keene Road
5.7 mi
8m
Franklin Pierce Highway
3.3 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
Styles Bridges Highway
— 15.7 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meredith, NH and Keene, NH.
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Start on this road
58 ft·11 sec·this road
2
Turn sharp left
103 ft·14 sec
3
Turn left
83 ft·8 sec
4
Turn right
79 ft·9 sec
5
Turn right onto Main Street
270 ft·16 sec·Main Street
6
Turn right onto US 3
0.9 mi·2 min·Daniel Webster Highway
Use the right lane.
7
Turn slight right onto NH 104
8.3 mi·12 min·NH 104
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on NH 104
0.3 mi·34 sec·NH 104
Use the right lane.
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward I 93 South: Tilton, ConcordUse the right lane.
10
Merge onto I 93
15 mi·16 min·Styles Bridges Highway
11
Continue on I 93
15 mi·17 min·Senator Styles Bridges Highway
12
Continue on I 93
0.7 mi·1 min·Styles Bridges Highway
13
Continue on I 93
2.5 mi·3 min·Everett Turnpike
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction VermontUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto I 89
7.8 mi·9 min·I 89
16
Take the exit
0.9 mi·1 min
Exit 5Toward US 202 West, NH 9 West: Henniker, Keene
17
Continue on US 202; NH 9
15 mi·21 min·US 202; NH 9
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on NH 9
1.9 mi·2 min·West Main Street
19
Continue on NH 9; NH 31
5.7 mi·8 min·Keene Road
20
Continue on NH 9
6.7 mi·9 min·Route 9
21
Continue on NH 9
3.3 mi·4 min·Franklin Pierce Highway
22
Continue on NH 9
1.8 mi·2 min·Route 9
23
Continue on NH 9
1.5 mi·2 min·NH Route 9
24
Continue on NH 9
3.4 mi·4 min·Route 9
Use the left lane.
25
Turn left onto Washington Street
1.7 mi·4 min·Washington Street
Use the left lane.
26
Turn right onto Central Square
218 ft·7 sec·Central Square
27
Continue on Central Square
248 ft·8 sec·Central Square
28
Turn left onto Roxbury Street
126 ft·2 sec·Roxbury Street
29
Arrive at destination
Roxbury Street
Trip Plan
For this 2-hour, 93.9-mile drive, starting your day a little earlier will give you ample flexibility to explore or simply enjoy the journey without feeling rushed. With a fuel cost estimated at $15, it's a budget-friendly trip. Since this is a single-day route, consider making it a leisurely drive by planning for a mid-point break, even though no specific stops are noted. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before embarking on the 15.7-mile stretch on Styles Bridges Highway, to ensure a smooth ride to 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 47 miles from Meredith, NH, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 15.7 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 21 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47 miles or 59m 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 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Keene, NH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Meredith, 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 Meredith, NH
This is one driving day of about 93.9 miles and 2h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Meredith, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Styles Bridges Highway for about 15.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 51.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in
Turn sharp left
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
0.1 mi into trip|~1m in|US 3 / Daniel Webster Highway
Turn right onto US 3 / Daniel Webster Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
9.5 mi into trip|~16m in
Take the ramp toward I 93 South: Tilton, Concord
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 93 South: Tilton, Concord
7
43.4 mi into trip|~54m in
Take the exit toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junctio...
6
51.5 mi into trip|~1h 5m in
Take the exit toward US 202 West, NH 9 West: Henniker, Keene
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
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
$15
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
28.2
0
$9.86
$4.51
Efficient EV
23.5
0
$8.22
$3.76
EV Truck/SUV
37.6
0
$13.15
$6.01
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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Meredith, NH
Night
in Meredith on Saturday
Local time
9:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Keene, NH
Night
in Keene on Saturday
Local time
9:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Webster, NH
47 mi in
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
7 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 7m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 51% of it being on highway segments. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 15.7 miles along Styles Bridges Highway, offering a good opportunity for steady progress. As you transition between Styles Bridges Highway and US 202, the road character will likely shift, moving from potentially faster highway conditions to more varied local road driving. This blend means you won't be stuck in a monotonous interstate grind, but rather experience different driving environments throughout the 2-hour journey.
51% 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: 15.7 mi on Styles Bridges Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort6/10
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 93.9 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: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.1 miles (US 3 / Daniel Webster Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,401 ft239 ft
Total Climb
1,376 ft
Total Descent
1,405 ft
Highest Point
1,401 ft
~80.5 mi in
Elevation Range
1,161 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Meredith, NH and Keene, NH, road signs point toward Concord and White River Junction Vermont.
Concord
9.5 mi in|~16m
White River Junction Vermont
43.4 mi in|~54m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 7m. Total distance: 93.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.7 miles on Styles Bridges Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.18 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.
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 Keene, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
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: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.1 miles (US 3 / Daniel Webster Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.5 miles: 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 Keene, NH before heading back.
