How far is Bedford, NH from Chesterfield, NH?
The driving distance from Bedford, NH to Chesterfield, NH is about 61.6 miles (99.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.5 miles (78 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m 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 01h 42m.
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 Hillsborough 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 Chesterfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bedford and Chesterfield.
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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 · 26 sec · Meetinghouse Road
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Turn right
16.5 mi · 24 min
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Turn left onto Elm Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Elm Street
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Continue on Gibbons Highway
9.3 mi · 15 min · Gibbons Highway
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Continue on Wilton Road
4 mi · 7 min · Wilton Road
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Continue on State Route 101
54 m · 5 sec · State Route 101
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Merge slight left onto Peterborough Bypass
2980 ft · 1 min · Peterborough Bypass
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Peterborough Bypass
28 m · 2 sec · Peterborough Bypass
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Exit the roundabout onto Peterborough Bypass
1.8 mi · 3 min · Peterborough Bypass
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Continue on State Route 101
3.5 mi · 6 min · State Route 101
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Continue on Main Street
9.9 mi · 19 min · Main Street
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Continue on Marlboro Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Marlboro Street
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Continue on State Route 101
2 mi · 4 min · State Route 101
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 10
57 m · 2 sec · State Route 10
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 10
2444 ft · 51 sec · State Route 10
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Continue on Franklin Pierce Highway
1 km · 1 min · Franklin Pierce Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Franklin Pierce Highway
37 m · 2 sec · Franklin Pierce Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Franklin Pierce Highway
8.3 mi · 12 min · Franklin Pierce Highway
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Turn left onto Route 63
1.1 mi · 3 min · Route 63
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Turn left onto Old Chesterfield Road
26 m · 2 sec · Old Chesterfield Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Chesterfield Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bedford and Chesterfield.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn right
16.5 mi · 00h 24m
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 Sunny leaving Bedford and Mostly Sunny near Chesterfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bedford to Chesterfield?
The road trip is about 61.6 miles (99.1 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?
Peterborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.8 miles from Bedford and 30.8 miles from Chesterfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.5 miles (78 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 3:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.56 one way or $17.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bedford and Mostly Sunny near Chesterfield.
Stop Ideas Near Peterborough
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 Peterborough.
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Union Station
Bellows Falls station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bedford and Chesterfield. Straight-line distance: 48.47 mi (78 km).
#1 Bedford
City in New Hampshire, USA
| Population | 22,957 |
| Coordinates | 42.9464700, -71.5159000 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chesterfield
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 3,644 |
| Coordinates | 42.8873000, -72.4703700 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chesterfield (-72.47037, 42.8873)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 99 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $8.56 | $17.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $9.67 | $19.34 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $10.54 | $21.08 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $13.01 | $26.03 |
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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