Origin
West Swanzey, NH
Morning in West Swanzey on Sunday
Local time
10:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Swanzey, NH to Keene, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
13m
Distance
6.2 mi
10 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Swanzey, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Keene, NH
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick, straightforward connection in the Northeast, the 6.2-mile journey from West Swanzey to Keene is an ideal local transit. You can expect the drive to take approximately 13 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel budget of just $1, this is an incredibly economical route that requires no overnight planning. Navigating via West Swanzey Road, Winchester Street, and West Street, you will stay entirely off the highways, as the highway share for this trip is 0%. This route is strictly a local drive, offering a practical way to transition between these two New Hampshire towns without the need for complex logistics.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Swanzey Road | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Winchester Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| West Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Island Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| California Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Railroad Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Grove Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Swanzey Road
— 3.3 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Swanzey, NH and Keene, NH.
1
Start on Christian Hill Road
129 ft
·
8 sec
·
Christian Hill Road
2
Turn right onto North Grove Street
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
North Grove Street
3
Turn left
106 ft
·
6 sec
4
Turn left onto Railroad Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Railroad Street
5
Turn right onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
6
Continue on California Street
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
California Street
7
Turn right onto NH 10
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
West Swanzey Road
8
Continue on NH 10
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Winchester Street
9
Enter roundabout onto Winchester Street
179 ft
·
2 sec
·
Winchester Street
Toward Winchester St, Keene
10
Continue on Winchester Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Winchester Street
Toward Winchester St, Keene
11
Enter roundabout onto Winchester Street
198 ft
·
5 sec
·
Winchester Street
12
Continue on Winchester Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Winchester Street
13
Enter roundabout onto Island Street
199 ft
·
5 sec
·
Island Street
14
Continue on Island Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Island Street
15
Turn right onto West Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Street
16
Arrive at destination
Roxbury Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 5.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Grove Street
Turn right onto North Grove Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
6
4.9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Winchester Street
Enter roundabout onto Winchester Street toward Winchester St, Keene
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Winchester St, Keene
5
5.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Winchester Street
Enter roundabout onto Winchester Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
5.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Island Street
Enter roundabout onto Island Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.00 one way
$2.00 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.10 | $2.20 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.19 | $2.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.37 | $2.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.65 | $0.30 |
| Efficient EV | 1.6 | 0 | $0.54 | $0.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.87 | $0.40 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Keene, NH
Morning in Keene on Sunday
Local time
10:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
14 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
13m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy experience as you navigate this local route, which lacks any long, monotonous highway stretches. You will spend the majority of your time on winding local roads, with the longest uninterrupted segment covering only 3.3 miles along West Swanzey Road. Because the entire 6.2-mile distance is navigated on surface streets, you should prepare for frequent adjustments behind the wheel rather than high-speed cruising. The environment remains consistent from start to finish, providing a steady, low-speed pace that characterizes short-distance travel in this part of New Hampshire. It is a functional drive that requires your full attention due to the constant transitions between local 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: 3.3 mi on West Swanzey Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Grove Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 13m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Grove Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles (Winchester Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
531 ft
469 ft
Total Climb
89 ft
Total Descent
121 ft
Highest Point
531 ft
~3.1 mi in
Elevation Range
61 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
This 6.2-mile drive is perfect for a quick weekend outing, easily doable as a same-day round trip in just 13 minutes of driving time.
Family Friendly
With only 6.2 miles and minimal complexity, this route is a breeze for families, short enough to keep young passengers happy.
Solo Traveler
At a mere 6.2 miles and 13 minutes, this route is comfortably short for any solo traveler looking for a quick and easy drive.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
This 13-minute, 6.2-mile route is ideal for first-time drivers, featuring straightforward local roads with a complexity rating of 1/10.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.3 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 (North Grove Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles (Winchester Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. 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.
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, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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