How far is Bedford, NH from Danville, NH?

The driving distance from Bedford, NH to Danville, NH is about 31 miles (49.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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
31.02 mi
00h 48m
Flight
19.94 mi
32.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.94 mi
Kilometers
32.09 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.02 mi
Kilometers
49.92 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Danville
Thu, Apr 16, 12:10 AM EDT
Return by in Bedford
Thu, Apr 16, 12:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bedford
2026-04-15T23:22
Arrive Danville
Thu, Apr 16, 12:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 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
Derry
NH

Town in New Hampshire, United States

From Bedford
15.5 mi
00h 24m
To Danville
15.5 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
70°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston

    661 ft · 16 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Alan B Shepard Highway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Alan B Shepard Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Alan B Shepard Jr Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · Alan B Shepard Jr Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

    7.4 mi · 8 min · Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 111: Windham, North Salem

    1.3 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Indian Rock Road

    1 km · 1 min · Indian Rock Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Range Road

    2145 ft · 56 sec · Range Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Salem Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Salem Road

  14. 14

    Continue on State Route 111

    7.8 mi · 14 min · State Route 111

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left

    57 m · 14 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 111
7.77 mi · 25%
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
7.35 mi · 24%
Meetinghouse Road
4.79 mi · 15%
Alan B Shepard Highway
3.23 mi · 10%
Salem Road
1.78 mi · 6%
Main Street
1.14 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

State Route 111

Continue on State Route 111

7.77 mi · 00h 14m

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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
19.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Derry
00h 24m from Bedford
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Bedford and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Danville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 31 miles (49.9 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Derry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Bedford and 15.5 miles from Danville.

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

The direct path is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.30 one way or $8.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Bedford and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Danville.

Stop Ideas Near Derry

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

16 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Nashua, NH

18 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Haverhill station

23 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
RAIL

Exeter station

32 mi away
60 Lincoln Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bedford and Danville. Straight-line distance: 19.94 mi (32.09 km).

Bedford

#1 Bedford

City in New Hampshire, USA

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

#2 Danville

Town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States

Population4,596
Coordinates42.9125900, -71.1245000
Altitude62
CountryUnited States
Start: Bedford (-71.5159, 42.94647)
End: Danville (-71.1245, 42.91259)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.09 gal
4.14 L · about $4.30
Round trip
$8.60
2.18 gal · 8.28 L
Estimated CO2
9.7 kg one way
Round trip: 19.4 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.30 $8.60
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.86 $9.72
Premium $4.86 $5.30 $10.59
Diesel $6.00 $6.54 $13.07

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 Danville. The current time is 23:22:09.

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.