How far is Bedford, NH from Alstead, NH?
The driving distance from Bedford, NH to Alstead, NH is about 71.5 miles (115.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.9 miles (72.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bedford and Alstead.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bedford and Alstead.
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Start on Bedford Center Road
6 m · 7 sec · Bedford Center Road
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Turn left onto Meetinghouse Road
714 ft · 22 sec · Meetinghouse Road
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Turn left
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Boynton Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · Boynton Street
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Turn slight right onto South Main Street
3086 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Granite Street
886 ft · 26 sec · Granite Street
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Take the ramp left
1801 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike
6.6 mi · 8 min · Everett Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
7 mi · 8 min · Everett Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont
2720 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont
1236 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
8.1 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 202 West, NH 9 West: Henniker, Keene
1.5 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
15.5 mi · 21 min
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Continue on West Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Keene Road
5.7 mi · 8 min · Keene Road
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Continue on Route 9
2.3 mi · 3 min · Route 9
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Turn right onto Route 123 North
7.4 mi · 14 min · Route 123 North
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Continue on Forest Road East
1519 ft · 29 sec · Forest Road East
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Continue on Telephone Road
942 ft · 20 sec · Telephone Road
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Turn right onto State Route 10
1 mi · 2 min · State Route 10
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Turn left onto NH Route 123
4.8 mi · 12 min · NH Route 123
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Continue on Forest Road
4.7 mi · 11 min · Forest Road
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Continue on Mechanic Street
2995 ft · 1 min · Mechanic Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mechanic Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bedford and Alstead.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 202 West
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15.5 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
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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.
Partly Sunny leaving Bedford and Mostly Sunny near Alstead.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bedford to Alstead?
The road trip is about 71.5 miles (115.1 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Henniker is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.7 miles from Bedford and 35.8 miles from Alstead.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.9 miles (72.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 2:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.98 one way or $19.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bedford and Mostly Sunny near Alstead.
Stop Ideas Near Henniker
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Henniker.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bedford and Alstead. Straight-line distance: 44.89 mi (72.24 km).
#1 Bedford
City in New Hampshire, USA
| Population | 22,957 |
| Coordinates | 42.9464700, -71.5159000 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alstead
City in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States of America
| Population | 1,951 |
| Coordinates | 43.1489700, -72.3606400 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alstead (-72.36064, 43.14897)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 115 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $9.98 | $19.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $11.28 | $22.55 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $12.29 | $24.58 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $15.17 | $30.34 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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