How far is Bedford, NH from Bradford, NH?

The driving distance from Bedford, NH to Bradford, NH is about 46 miles (74 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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
45.99 mi
01h 04m
Flight
31.65 mi
50.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.65 mi
Kilometers
50.94 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.99 mi
Kilometers
74.01 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bradford
Thu, Apr 16, 2:07 AM EDT
Return by in Bedford
Thu, Apr 16, 3:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bedford
2026-04-16T01:02
Arrive Bradford
Thu, Apr 16, 2:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:22 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
Hopkinton
NH

Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire

From Bedford
23 mi
00h 32m
To Bradford
23 mi
00h 32m

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
72°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7 mi · 8 min · Everett Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont

    2720 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont

    1236 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    20.1 mi · 24 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 103: Warner, Bradford

    1022 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    50 m · 4 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto State Route 103

    4.8 mi · 8 min · State Route 103

  16. 16

    Continue on Warner Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Warner Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    118 m · 15 sec · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Church Street

    61 m · 9 sec · Church Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
20.8 mi · 45%
Everett Turnpike
13.5 mi · 29%
State Route 103
4.77 mi · 10%
Warner Road
2.55 mi · 6%
Boynton Street
1.63 mi · 4%
South Main Street
0.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 89 North

Merge slight left

20.1 mi · 00h 24m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.4 mi
31.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hopkinton
00h 32m from Bedford
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 46 miles (74 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Hopkinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23 miles from Bedford and 23 miles from Bradford.

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

The direct path is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.39 one way or $12.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hopkinton

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

12 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

28 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

30 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Nashua, NH

47 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bedford and Bradford. Straight-line distance: 31.65 mi (50.94 km).

Bedford

#1 Bedford

City in New Hampshire, USA

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

#2 Bradford

Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire

Population1,739
Coordinates43.2700800, -71.9600800
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Start: Bedford (-71.5159, 42.94647)
End: Bradford (-71.96008, 43.27008)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 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 55m
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
1.62 gal
6.14 L · about $6.39
Round trip
$12.78
3.24 gal · 12.28 L
Estimated CO2
14.4 kg one way
Round trip: 28.8 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.39 $12.78
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.22 $14.44
Premium $4.86 $7.87 $15.74
Diesel $6.00 $9.72 $19.43

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 Bradford. The current time is 01:02:53.

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.