How far is Bedford, NH from Canaan, NH?
The driving distance from Bedford, NH to Canaan, NH is about 67.4 miles (108.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.5 miles (87.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.
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.
Town in New Hampshire, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bedford and Canaan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bedford and Canaan.
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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
6.4 mi · 8 min · Styles Bridges Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 4, US 3: Penacook, Boscawen
1.3 km · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward King Street
45 m · 2 sec · King Street
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Exit the roundabout onto King Street
1.1 km · 1 min · King Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward King Street
35 m · 2 sec · King Street
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Exit the roundabout onto King Street
2.5 mi · 5 min · King Street
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Keep slight left to continue on High Street
5 mi · 8 min · High Street
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Continue on Old Turnpike Road
5.4 mi · 9 min · Old Turnpike Road
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Continue on Salisbury Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Salisbury Highway
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Continue on Main Street
2.7 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto U.S. Route 4
10.3 mi · 17 min · U.S. Route 4
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Continue on Main Street
7.8 mi · 14 min · Main Street
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Continue on U.S. Route 4
2.6 mi · 5 min · U.S. Route 4
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Continue on Church Street
1097 ft · 33 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Canaan Street
126 m · 12 sec · Canaan Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Canaan Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bedford and Canaan.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
U.S. Route 4
Turn right onto U.S. Route 4
10.3 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Areas Of Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bedford and Rain Showers Likely near Canaan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bedford to Canaan?
The road trip is about 67.4 miles (108.5 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?
Webster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.7 miles from Bedford and 33.7 miles from Canaan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.5 miles (87.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 2:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.39 one way or $18.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 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 Canaan.
Stop Ideas Near Webster
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 Webster.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bedford and Canaan. Straight-line distance: 54.48 mi (87.68 km).
#1 Bedford
City in New Hampshire, USA
| Population | 22,957 |
| Coordinates | 42.9464700, -71.5159000 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Canaan
Town in New Hamsphire
| Population | 3,917 |
| Coordinates | 43.6475700, -72.0117500 |
| Altitude | 292 |
| Country | United States |
End: Canaan (-72.01175, 43.64757)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 109 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 50m |
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 | $9.39 | $18.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $10.61 | $21.22 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $11.56 | $23.12 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $14.27 | $28.55 |
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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