How far is Bedford, NH from Bath, NH?
The driving distance from Bedford, NH to Bath, NH is about 105.8 miles (170.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.3 miles (140.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 42m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Belknap County, New Hampshire, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bedford and Bath.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bedford and Bath.
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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
10.2 mi · 12 min · Everett Turnpike
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Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
16.7 mi · 19 min · Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on Sen Styles Bridges Highway
1.2 km · 47 sec · Sen Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
44.9 mi · 48 min · Styles Bridges Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 112: North Woodstock, Lincoln
1539 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto Kancamagus Highway
1.1 km · 2 min · Kancamagus Highway
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Turn slight left onto Lost River Road
15.6 mi · 30 min · Lost River Road
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Continue on Wild Ammonoosuc Road
4.8 mi · 9 min · Wild Ammonoosuc Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Rum Hill Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Rum Hill Road
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Continue on Lisbon Road
531 ft · 16 sec · Lisbon Road
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Turn left onto West Bath Road
72 m · 7 sec · West Bath Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Bath Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bedford and Bath.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Styles Bridges Highway
Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
44.9 mi · 00h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Bedford and Mostly Cloudy near Bath.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bedford to Bath?
The road trip is about 105.8 miles (170.3 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?
New Hampton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.9 miles from Bedford and 52.9 miles from Bath.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.3 miles (140.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 1:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.71 one way or $29.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Bedford and Mostly Cloudy near Bath.
Stop Ideas Near New Hampton
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 New Hampton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bedford and Bath. Straight-line distance: 87.29 mi (140.48 km).
#1 Bedford
City in New Hampshire, USA
| Population | 22,957 |
| Coordinates | 42.9464700, -71.5159000 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bath
City in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States of America
| Population | 1,107 |
| Coordinates | 44.1670100, -71.9662000 |
| Altitude | 158 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bath (-71.9662, 44.16701)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 170 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
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 | $14.71 | $29.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $16.62 | $33.25 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $18.12 | $36.24 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $22.37 | $44.74 |
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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