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Trip from Winchester, 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

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 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 21m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

town in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States

Winchester, NH

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city in New Hampshire, United States

Keene, NH

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Trip Overview

This short 13.1-mile drive from Winchester to Keene in New Hampshire's Northeast region is easily manageable as a day trip, taking just about 21 minutes. You'll primarily be on local roads like Keene Road, Winchester Street, and West Street, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost for this quick journey is around $2, making it very budget-friendly. Given its brevity and lack of overnight necessity, this route offers a lot of flexibility for when you choose to travel and how you might structure your time.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Keene Road 11 mi 16m
Winchester Street 1.2 mi 2m
West Street 0.5 mi 1m
Island Street 0.4 mi 1m
Richmond Road <0.1 mi <1m
Roxbury Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Keene Road — 11 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Winchester, NH and Keene, NH.

1

Start on NH 119

45 ft · 4 sec · Richmond Road
2

Turn right onto NH 10

11 mi · 16 min · Keene Road
3

Continue on NH 10

0.8 mi · 1 min · Winchester Street
4

Enter roundabout onto Winchester Street

179 ft · 2 sec · Winchester Street
Toward Winchester St, Keene
5

Continue on Winchester Street

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Winchester Street
Toward Winchester St, Keene
6

Enter roundabout onto Winchester Street

198 ft · 5 sec · Winchester Street
7

Continue on Winchester Street

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Winchester Street
8

Enter roundabout onto Island Street

199 ft · 5 sec · Island Street
9

Continue on Island Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Island Street
10

Turn right onto West Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Street
11

Arrive at destination

Roxbury Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 6

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | NH 10 / Keene Road

Turn right onto NH 10 / Keene Road

Navigation decision point

6
11.8 mi into trip | ~18m 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
4
11.8 mi into trip | ~18m in | Winchester Street

Straight onto Winchester Street toward Winchester St, Keene

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Winchester St, Keene
5
12 mi into trip | ~18m in | Winchester Street

Enter roundabout onto Winchester Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
12.2 mi into trip | ~19m in | Island Street

Enter roundabout onto Island Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Winchester, NH

Late night in Winchester on Sunday

Local time

12:42 AM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Keene, NH

Late night in Keene on Sunday

Local time

12:42 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

1 degrees cooler 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?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, perfect for those who prefer navigating through towns rather than long stretches of highway. With a 0% highway share, you'll be on surface streets and local roads for the entire 13.1 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is about 11 miles along Keene Road. This type of drive means you'll be more engaged with the immediate surroundings, experiencing the nuances of New Hampshire's local road network.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11 mi on Keene Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NH 10 / Keene Road.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Winchester, NH to Keene, NH is easy. At 21m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (NH 10 / Keene Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.8 miles (Winchester Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.8 miles (Winchester Street): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 11 miles on Keene 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 (NH 10 / Keene Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.8 miles (Winchester Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.8 miles (Winchester Street): 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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