How far is Bedford, NH from Effingham, NH?
The driving distance from Bedford, NH to Effingham, NH is about 85.2 miles (137.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.1 miles (99.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 15m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.
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 Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bedford and Effingham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bedford and Effingham.
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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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Take the exit slight right
6.9 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right to continue on NH 101 East: Portsmouth, Seacoast
19.1 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 125: Epping, Kingston
1211 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Calef Highway
9.7 mi · 15 min · Calef Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lee Circle
52 m · 5 sec · Calef Highway
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Exit the rotary onto Calef Highway
7.7 mi · 13 min · Calef Highway
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Continue on Gonic Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Gonic Road
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 16 Onramp North
3142 ft · 57 sec · NH 16 Onramp North
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Merge slight left onto Spaulding Turnpike
14.4 mi · 19 min · Spaulding Turnpike
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Continue on White Mountain Highway
7 mi · 11 min · White Mountain Highway
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Turn right onto Wakefield Road
3088 ft · 2 min · Wakefield Road
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Turn sharp left onto Province Lake Road
15.9 mi · 30 min · Province Lake Road
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Turn right onto Plantation Road
18 m · 3 sec · Plantation Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Plantation Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bedford and Effingham.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
NH 101 East
Keep slight right to continue on NH 101 East: Portsmouth, Seacoast
19.1 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Bedford and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Effingham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bedford to Effingham?
The road trip is about 85.2 miles (137.1 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?
Barrington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.6 miles from Bedford and 42.6 miles from Effingham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.1 miles (99.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.1 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 2:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.87 one way or $23.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bedford and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Effingham.
Stop Ideas Near Barrington
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 Barrington.
Durham–UNH station
Dover Transportation Center
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Exeter station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bedford and Effingham. Straight-line distance: 62.04 mi (99.85 km).
#1 Bedford
City in New Hampshire, USA
| Population | 22,957 |
| Coordinates | 42.9464700, -71.5159000 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Effingham
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 1,481 |
| Coordinates | 43.7611900, -70.9964500 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: Effingham (-70.99645, 43.76119)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 137 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $11.87 | $23.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $13.42 | $26.83 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $14.62 | $29.25 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $18.05 | $36.10 |
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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