How far is Bedford, NH from Barrington, NH?

The driving distance from Bedford, NH to Barrington, NH is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.4 miles (48.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
44.48 mi
01h 03m
Flight
30.4 mi
48.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.4 mi
Kilometers
48.93 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.48 mi
Kilometers
71.58 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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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 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Barrington
Sat, Apr 18, 8:43 AM EDT
Return by in Bedford
Sat, Apr 18, 9:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bedford
2026-04-18T07:39
Arrive Barrington
Sat, Apr 18, 8:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:24 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
Raymond
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Bedford
22.2 mi
00h 31m
To Barrington
22.2 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
56°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Take the exit slight right

    6.9 mi · 9 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on NH 101 East: Portsmouth, Seacoast

    19.1 mi · 22 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 125: Epping, Kingston

    1211 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Calef Highway

    9.7 mi · 15 min · Calef Highway

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lee Circle

    52 m · 5 sec · Calef Highway

  9. 9

    Exit the rotary onto Calef Highway

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Calef Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Franklin Pierce Highway

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Franklin Pierce Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Franklin Pierce Highway

    590 ft · 13 sec · Franklin Pierce Highway

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Franklin Pierce Highway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NH 101 East
19.1 mi · 43%
Calef Highway
14.2 mi · 32%
Meetinghouse Road
7.01 mi · 16%
Franklin Pierce Highway
2.86 mi · 6%
NH 125
0.23 mi · 1%
Lee Circle
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

NH 101 East

Keep slight right to continue on NH 101 East: Portsmouth, Seacoast

19.1 mi · 00h 22m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
30.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raymond
00h 31m from Bedford
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Bedford and Mostly Cloudy near Barrington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Raymond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.2 miles from Bedford and 22.2 miles from Barrington.

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

The direct path is about 30.4 miles (48.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.19 one way or $12.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Bedford and Mostly Cloudy near Barrington.

Stop Ideas Near Raymond

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

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

RAIL

Exeter station

19 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

23 mi away
3 Depot Road
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

24 mi away
119 Canal St.
RAIL

Haverhill station

30 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bedford and Barrington. Straight-line distance: 30.4 mi (48.93 km).

Bedford

#1 Bedford

City in New Hampshire, USA

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

#2 Barrington

Town in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

Population9,231
Coordinates43.2228600, -71.0470100
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Start: Bedford (-71.5159, 42.94647)
End: Barrington (-71.04701, 43.22286)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.57 gal
5.94 L · about $6.19
Round trip
$12.39
3.14 gal · 11.88 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 27.9 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.19 $12.39
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.00 $13.99
Premium $4.86 $7.63 $15.25
Diesel $6.00 $9.42 $18.83

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Bedford and Barrington. The current time is 07:39:46.

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.