How far is Bedford, NH from Gilmanton, NH?

The driving distance from Bedford, NH to Gilmanton, NH is about 40.1 miles (64.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.4 miles (53.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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
40.15 mi
01h 01m
Flight
33.4 mi
53.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.4 mi
Kilometers
53.76 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.15 mi
Kilometers
64.62 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gilmanton
Wed, May 13, 12:10 AM EDT
Return by in Bedford
Wed, May 13, 1:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bedford
2026-05-12T23:09
Arrive Gilmanton
Wed, May 13, 12:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 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
Concord
NH

The capital of New Hampshire.

From Bedford
20.1 mi
00h 30m
To Gilmanton
20.1 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue on Boynton Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Boynton Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto South Main Street

    3086 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Granite Street

    886 ft · 26 sec · Granite Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1801 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Everett Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Everett Turnpike

  10. 10

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    2718 ft · 42 sec · Styles Bridges Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 393 East, US 4 East, US 202 East: Loudon, Portsmouth

    2452 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 106: Laconia, Pembroke

    1304 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    93 m · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Sheep Davis Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Sheep Davis Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Rocky Pond Road

    160 m · 8 sec · Rocky Pond Road

  17. 17

    Continue on NH Route 106

    892 ft · 16 sec · NH Route 106

  18. 18

    Continue on Rocky Pond Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Rocky Pond Road

  19. 19

    Continue on NH Route 106

    6.1 mi · 9 min · NH Route 106

  20. 20

    Continue on Rocky Pond Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Rocky Pond Road

  21. 21

    Continue on State Route 106

    2968 ft · 53 sec · State Route 106

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Allens Mill Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Allens Mill Road

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto New Hampshire Route 140

    3003 ft · 1 min · New Hampshire Route 140

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Province Road

    22 m · 2 sec · Province Road

  25. 25

    Turn slight left onto Currier Hill Road

    76 m · 11 sec · Currier Hill Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Currier Hill Road

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Everett Turnpike
16.7 mi · 42%
NH Route 106
6.25 mi · 16%
Rocky Pond Road
4.56 mi · 11%
I 393 East
3.38 mi · 8%
Allens Mill Road
1.95 mi · 5%
Boynton Street
1.63 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Everett Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

10.2 mi · 00h 12m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
33.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Concord
00h 30m from Bedford
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bedford and Sunny near Gilmanton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40.1 miles (64.6 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Concord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.1 miles from Bedford and 20.1 miles from Gilmanton.

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

The direct path is about 33.4 miles (53.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.60 one way or $11.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bedford and Sunny near Gilmanton.

Stop Ideas Near Concord

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

25 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

27 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

46 mi away
325 Route 104

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bedford and Gilmanton. Straight-line distance: 33.4 mi (53.76 km).

Bedford

#1 Bedford

City in New Hampshire, USA

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

#2 Gilmanton

Town in Belknap County, New Hampshire, United States

Population3,797
Coordinates43.4242500, -71.4145200
Altitude303
CountryUnited States
Start: Bedford (-71.5159, 42.94647)
End: Gilmanton (-71.41452, 43.42425)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.42 gal
5.36 L · about $5.60
Round trip
$11.20
2.84 gal · 10.72 L
Estimated CO2
12.6 kg one way
Round trip: 25.2 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.60 $11.20
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.33 $12.66
Premium $4.86 $6.90 $13.80
Diesel $6.00 $8.52 $17.03

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Bedford and Gilmanton. The current time is 23:09:30.

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.