How far is Bedford, NH from Derry, NH?

The driving distance from Bedford, NH to Derry, NH is about 14.9 miles (24 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.6 miles (17 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m 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
14.93 mi
00h 18m
Flight
10.57 mi
17.01 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.57 mi
Kilometers
17.01 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.93 mi
Kilometers
24.03 km
Drive Time
00h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Derry
Sat, May 2, 1:44 PM EDT
Return by in Bedford
Sat, May 2, 2:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bedford
2026-05-02T13:26
Arrive Derry
Sat, May 2, 1:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bedford
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Manchester
NH

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.

From Bedford
7.5 mi
00h 09m
To Derry
7.5 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 102: Derry, Londonderry

    2896 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    40 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Nashua Road

    2917 ft · 1 min · Nashua Road

  13. 13

    Continue on West Broadway

    3209 ft · 2 min · West Broadway

  14. 14

    Turn left

    32 m · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
107.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Meetinghouse Road
4.79 mi · 32%
Alan B Shepard Highway
3.23 mi · 22%
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
2.07 mi · 14%
Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
1.03 mi · 7%
I 93 South
0.93 mi · 6%
West Broadway
0.61 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Meetinghouse Road

Take the exit slight right

4.65 mi · 00h 06m

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 18m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
10.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manchester
00h 09m from Bedford
Leave By
7:54 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bedford and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Derry.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 14.9 miles (24 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?

Manchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from Bedford and 7.5 miles from Derry.

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

The direct path is about 10.6 miles (17 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.09 one way or $4.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bedford and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Derry.

Stop Ideas Near Manchester

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

1 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Nashua, NH

23 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

25 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Haverhill station

39 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bedford and Derry. Straight-line distance: 10.57 mi (17.01 km).

Bedford

#1 Bedford

City in New Hampshire, USA

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

#2 Derry

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population33,442
Coordinates42.8806400, -71.3272900
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Start: Bedford Center Road (-71.515882, 42.946468)
End: (-71.327312, 42.880642)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.53 gal
1.99 L · about $2.09
Round trip
$4.18
1.06 gal · 3.98 L
Estimated CO2
4.7 kg one way
Round trip: 9.4 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.09 $4.18
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.36 $4.72
Premium $4.86 $2.57 $5.15
Diesel $6.00 $3.18 $6.36

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Bedford and Derry. The current time is 13:26:08.

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.