How far is Bedford, NH from Deerfield, NH?

The driving distance from Bedford, NH to Deerfield, NH is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.77 mi
00h 44m
Flight
20.47 mi
32.94 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.47 mi
Kilometers
32.94 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.77 mi
Kilometers
41.48 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Deerfield
Sun, Apr 19, 4:00 AM EDT
Return by in Bedford
Sun, Apr 19, 4:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bedford
2026-04-19T03:16
Arrive Deerfield
Sun, Apr 19, 4:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bedford
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Auburn
NH

Town in the U.

From Bedford
12.9 mi
00h 22m
To Deerfield
12.9 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.9 mi · 9 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on NH 101 East: Portsmouth, Seacoast

    6.3 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 43: Candia, Deerfield

    1.1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    1033 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Old Candia Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Old Candia Road

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1235 ft · 32 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Deerfield Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Deerfield Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Old Candia Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Old Candia Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Road

    1 mi · 2 min · South Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Stage Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Stage Road

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Raymond Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Raymond Road

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto North Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Road

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Nottingham Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Nottingham Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Nottingham Road

    1244 ft · 39 sec · Nottingham Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Harvey Road

    112 m · 13 sec · Harvey Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harvey Road

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
73.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Meetinghouse Road
7.01 mi · 27%
NH 101 East
6.28 mi · 24%
Old Candia Road
2.15 mi · 8%
Deerfield Road
1.96 mi · 8%
Raymond Road
1.94 mi · 8%
Stage Road
1.34 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Meetinghouse Road

Take the exit slight right

6.87 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
20.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auburn
00h 22m from Bedford
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Bedford and Rain Showers Likely near Deerfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Bedford and 12.9 miles from Deerfield.

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

The direct path is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.59 one way or $7.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Bedford and Rain Showers Likely near Deerfield.

Stop Ideas Near Auburn

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

10 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Nashua, NH

27 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

28 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Exeter station

32 mi away
60 Lincoln Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bedford and Deerfield. Straight-line distance: 20.47 mi (32.94 km).

Bedford

#1 Bedford

City in New Hampshire, USA

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

#2 Deerfield

Town in New Hampshire

Population4,564
Coordinates43.1461900, -71.2164500
Altitude159
CountryUnited States
Start: Bedford (-71.5159, 42.94647)
End: Deerfield (-71.21645, 43.14619)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.91 gal
3.44 L · about $3.59
Round trip
$7.18
1.82 gal · 6.88 L
Estimated CO2
8.1 kg one way
Round trip: 16.2 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.59 $7.18
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.06 $8.11
Premium $4.86 $4.42 $8.84
Diesel $6.00 $5.46 $10.91

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bedford and Deerfield. The current time is 03:16:22.

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.