How far is Bedford, NH from Alexandria, NH?

The driving distance from Bedford, NH to Alexandria, NH is about 61 miles (98.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48 miles (77.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
60.96 mi
01h 23m
Flight
48.01 mi
77.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.01 mi
Kilometers
77.27 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.96 mi
Kilometers
98.1 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alexandria
Thu, Apr 16, 2:27 AM EDT
Return by in Bedford
Thu, Apr 16, 3:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bedford
2026-04-16T01:04
Arrive Alexandria
Thu, Apr 16, 2:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bedford
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
Boscawen
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Bedford
30.4 mi
00h 41m
To Alexandria
30.5 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Thursday

Areas Of Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bedford Center Road

    6 m · 7 sec · Bedford Center Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Meetinghouse Road

    714 ft · 22 sec · Meetinghouse Road

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Continue on Boynton Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Boynton Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto South Main Street

    3086 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Granite Street

    886 ft · 26 sec · Granite Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1801 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Everett Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Everett Turnpike

  10. 10

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    16.7 mi · 19 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Sen Styles Bridges Highway

    1.2 km · 47 sec · Sen Styles Bridges Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    13.2 mi · 14 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 104, NH 132: Meredith, New Hampton

    1733 ft · 60 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto NH 132 South, NH 104 West: New Hampton, Bristol, NH Fish & Game

    35 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    5.7 mi · 10 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1024 ft · 31 sec · Pleasant Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Lake Street

    2069 ft · 59 sec · Lake Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Bristol Hill Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Bristol Hill Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Plumer Hill Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Plumer Hill Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Thissell Road

    1862 ft · 52 sec · Thissell Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Town Pound Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Town Pound Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Town Pound Road

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Styles Bridges Highway
30 mi · 49%
Everett Turnpike
16.7 mi · 27%
Boynton Street
1.63 mi · 3%
Bristol Hill Road
1.14 mi · 2%
Plumer Hill Road
0.77 mi · 1%
Sen Styles Bridges Highway
0.73 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Styles Bridges Highway

Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

16.7 mi · 00h 19m

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
01h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13 mi
48 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boscawen
00h 41m from Bedford
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bedford and Rain Showers Likely near Alexandria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 61 miles (98.1 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Boscawen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.4 miles from Bedford and 30.5 miles from Alexandria.

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

The direct path is about 48 miles (77.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.48 one way or $16.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bedford and Rain Showers Likely near Alexandria.

Stop Ideas Near Boscawen

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Boscawen, 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 Boscawen.

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

13 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

16 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

34 mi away
325 Route 104
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

39 mi away
119 Canal St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bedford and Alexandria. Straight-line distance: 48.01 mi (77.27 km).

Bedford

#1 Bedford

City in New Hampshire, USA

Population22,957
Coordinates42.9464700, -71.5159000
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Alexandria

#2 Alexandria

Town in Grafton County, New Hampshire

Population1,628
Coordinates43.6114600, -71.7928600
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: Bedford (-71.5159, 42.94647)
End: Alexandria (-71.79286, 43.61146)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.15 gal
8.14 L · about $8.48
Round trip
$16.96
4.3 gal · 16.28 L
Estimated CO2
19.1 kg one way
Round trip: 38.2 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.48 $16.96
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.58 $19.17
Premium $4.86 $10.44 $20.89
Diesel $6.00 $12.89 $25.79

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Bedford and Alexandria. The current time is 01:04:15.

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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.