How far is Andover, NH from Bedford, NH?

The driving distance from Andover, NH to Bedford, NH is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.3 miles (60 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
45.66 mi
00h 54m
Flight
37.26 mi
59.97 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.26 mi
Kilometers
59.97 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.66 mi
Kilometers
73.49 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bedford
Sat, May 2, 5:29 PM EDT
Return by in Andover
Sat, May 2, 6:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Andover
2026-05-02T16:35
Arrive Bedford
Sat, May 2, 5:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Andover
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
East Concord
NH

A census-designated place in Merrimack County, New Hampshire.

From Andover
22 mi
00h 27m
To Bedford
23.7 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Andover and Bedford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Andover and Bedford.

  1. 1

    Start on North Street

    35 m · 10 sec · North Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Salisbury Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Salisbury Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Old Turnpike Road

    5.4 mi · 9 min · Old Turnpike Road

  5. 5

    Continue on High Street

    5 mi · 8 min · High Street

  6. 6

    Continue on King Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · King Street

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on King Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · King Street

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward King Street

    39 m · 2 sec · King Street

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto King Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · King Street

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Boyce Road

    42 m · 2 sec · Old Boyce Road

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Boyce Road

    1237 ft · 23 sec · Old Boyce Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 South

    5.8 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Everett Turnpike

    8.9 mi · 11 min · Everett Turnpike

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Everett Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Amoskeag Street, Goffstown Road

    122 m · 10 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    59 m · 11 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Eddy Road

    1703 ft · 34 sec · Eddy Road

  20. 20

    Continue on McGregor Street

    2297 ft · 50 sec · McGregor Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Boynton Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Boynton Street

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    2182 ft · 43 sec

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Meetinghouse Road

    714 ft · 23 sec · Meetinghouse Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Bedford Center Road

    6 m · 1 sec · Bedford Center Road

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bedford Center Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Andover and Bedford.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
0 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Everett Turnpike
15.8 mi · 35%
I 93 South
5.77 mi · 13%
Old Turnpike Road
5.43 mi · 12%
High Street
5.02 mi · 11%
King Street
3.2 mi · 7%
Boynton Street
2.75 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Everett Turnpike

Continue on Everett Turnpike

8.91 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
37.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Concord
00h 27m from Andover
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Andover and Mostly Sunny near Bedford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Andover to Bedford?

The road trip is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km) and usually takes 00h 54m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

East Concord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22 miles from Andover and 23.7 miles from Bedford.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 37.3 miles (60 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.35 one way or $12.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Andover and Mostly Sunny near Bedford.

Stop Ideas Near East Concord

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around East Concord, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Concord.

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

3 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

24 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

29 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

43 mi away
325 Route 104

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Andover and Bedford. Straight-line distance: 37.26 mi (59.97 km).

Andover

#1 Andover

Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Population2,388
Coordinates43.4370200, -71.8234100
Altitude197
CountryUnited States
Bedford

#2 Bedford

City in New Hampshire, USA

Population22,957
Coordinates42.9464700, -71.5159000
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: North Street (-71.823731, 43.437019)
End: Bedford Center Road (-71.515882, 42.946468)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.61 gal
6.1 L · about $6.35
Round trip
$12.70
3.22 gal · 12.2 L
Estimated CO2
14.3 kg one way
Round trip: 28.6 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.35 $12.70
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.18 $14.35
Premium $4.86 $7.82 $15.64
Diesel $6.00 $9.66 $19.31

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Hampshire · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Andover and Bedford. The current time is 16:35:24.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.