How far is Bedford, NH from Farmington, NH?

The driving distance from Bedford, NH to Farmington, NH is about 56 miles (90.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
56.04 mi
01h 22m
Flight
38.14 mi
61.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.14 mi
Kilometers
61.38 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.04 mi
Kilometers
90.19 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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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 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmington
Fri, May 1, 7:42 AM EDT
Return by in Bedford
Fri, May 1, 9:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bedford
2026-05-01T06:20
Arrive Farmington
Fri, May 1, 7:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:44 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
Epping
NH

Town in the U.

From Bedford
28 mi
00h 41m
To Farmington
28 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
54°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    19.1 mi · 22 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 125: Epping, Kingston

    1211 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Calef Highway

    9.7 mi · 15 min · Calef Highway

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lee Circle

    52 m · 5 sec · Calef Highway

  9. 9

    Exit the rotary onto Calef Highway

    7.7 mi · 13 min · Calef Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Gonic Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Gonic Road

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 16 Onramp North

    3142 ft · 57 sec · NH 16 Onramp North

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Spaulding Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Spaulding Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 11 West: Farmington, Alton

    1684 ft · 59 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Farmington Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Farmington Road

  15. 15

    Continue on NH Route 11

    2.2 mi · 3 min · NH Route 11

  16. 16

    Turn right onto State Route 153

    2016 ft · 43 sec · State Route 153

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NH 101 East
19.1 mi · 34%
Calef Highway
17.4 mi · 31%
Meetinghouse Road
7.01 mi · 13%
Farmington Road
2.34 mi · 4%
NH Route 11
2.17 mi · 4%
Spaulding Turnpike
2.04 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.8 mi
38.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Epping
00h 41m from Bedford
Leave By
3:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 56 miles (90.2 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Epping is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28 miles from Bedford and 28 miles from Farmington.

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

The direct path is about 38.2 miles (61.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 3:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.81 one way or $15.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Epping

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

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

RAIL

Exeter station

11 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

16 mi away
3 Depot Road
BUS

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

22 mi away
185 Grafton Drive
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

24 mi away
33 Chestnut St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bedford and Farmington. Straight-line distance: 38.14 mi (61.38 km).

Bedford

#1 Bedford

City in New Hampshire, USA

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

#2 Farmington

Town in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

Population6,951
Coordinates43.3898000, -71.0650600
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Start: Bedford (-71.5159, 42.94647)
End: Farmington (-71.06506, 43.3898)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.98 gal
7.49 L · about $7.81
Round trip
$15.62
3.96 gal · 14.98 L
Estimated CO2
17.6 kg one way
Round trip: 35.2 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.81 $15.62
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.82 $17.65
Premium $4.86 $9.62 $19.24
Diesel $6.00 $11.87 $23.75

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Bedford and Farmington. The current time is 06:20:24.

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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.