How far is Bedford, NH from Grafton, NH?
The driving distance from Bedford, NH to Grafton, NH is about 59 miles (95 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.5 miles (76.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bedford and Grafton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bedford and Grafton.
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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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Continue on Boynton Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · Boynton Street
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Turn slight right onto South Main Street
3086 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Granite Street
886 ft · 26 sec · Granite Street
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Take the ramp left
1801 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike
6.6 mi · 8 min · Everett Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
10.2 mi · 12 min · Everett Turnpike
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Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
6.4 mi · 8 min · Styles Bridges Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 4, US 3: Penacook, Boscawen
1.3 km · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward King Street
45 m · 2 sec · King Street
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Exit the roundabout onto King Street
1.1 km · 1 min · King Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward King Street
35 m · 2 sec · King Street
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Exit the roundabout onto King Street
2.5 mi · 5 min · King Street
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Keep slight left to continue on High Street
5 mi · 8 min · High Street
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Continue on Old Turnpike Road
5.4 mi · 9 min · Old Turnpike Road
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Continue on Salisbury Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Salisbury Highway
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Continue on Main Street
2.7 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto U.S. Route 4
10.3 mi · 17 min · U.S. Route 4
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Continue on Main Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Turn sharp left
14 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bedford and Grafton.
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.
U.S. Route 4
Turn right onto U.S. Route 4
10.3 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bedford and Mostly Sunny near Grafton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bedford to Grafton?
The road trip is about 59 miles (95 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?
Boscawen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.5 miles from Bedford and 29.5 miles from Grafton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.5 miles (76.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 3:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.21 one way or $16.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bedford and Mostly Sunny near Grafton.
Stop Ideas Near Boscawen
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 Boscawen.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bedford and Grafton. Straight-line distance: 47.47 mi (76.39 km).
#1 Bedford
City in New Hampshire, USA
| Population | 22,957 |
| Coordinates | 42.9464700, -71.5159000 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Grafton
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 1,337 |
| Coordinates | 43.5586800, -71.9439700 |
| Altitude | 255 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grafton (-71.94397, 43.55868)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 95 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $8.21 | $16.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $9.27 | $18.54 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $10.10 | $20.21 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $12.47 | $24.95 |
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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