How far is Bedford, NH from Henniker, NH?

The driving distance from Bedford, NH to Henniker, NH is about 27 miles (43.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.4 miles (36 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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
27 mi
00h 49m
Flight
22.34 mi
35.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.34 mi
Kilometers
35.95 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27 mi
Kilometers
43.46 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Henniker
Mon, May 4, 8:07 PM EDT
Return by in Bedford
Mon, May 4, 8:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bedford
2026-05-04T19:18
Arrive Henniker
Mon, May 4, 8:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 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
Goffstown
NH

Town in New Hampshire, United States

From Bedford
13.5 mi
00h 24m
To Henniker
13.5 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
67°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Turn left

    3.6 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Mast Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Mast Road

  6. 6

    Continue on South Mast Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Mast Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Mast Street

    11 m · 1 sec · South Mast Street

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto South Mast Street

    1 km · 2 min · South Mast Street

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street

    15 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Exit the rotary onto Main Street

    1665 ft · 57 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on North Mast Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Mast Street

  12. 12

    Continue on North Mast Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Mast Road

  13. 13

    Continue on South Stark Highway

    10.2 mi · 18 min · South Stark Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Weare Road

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Weare Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1452 ft · 41 sec · Bridge Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Maple Street

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Stark Highway
10.2 mi · 38%
Weare Road
4.72 mi · 17%
Mast Road
2.49 mi · 9%
North Mast Street
1.7 mi · 6%
South Mast Street
1.34 mi · 5%
North Mast Road
1.13 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

South Stark Highway

Continue on South Stark Highway

10.2 mi · 00h 18m

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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
22.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Goffstown
00h 24m from Bedford
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bedford and Mostly Sunny near Henniker.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 27 miles (43.5 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Goffstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.5 miles from Bedford and 13.5 miles from Henniker.

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

The direct path is about 22.4 miles (36 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.75 one way or $7.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bedford and Mostly Sunny near Henniker.

Stop Ideas Near Goffstown

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

12 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

22 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Nashua, NH

27 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

48 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bedford and Henniker. Straight-line distance: 22.34 mi (35.95 km).

Bedford

#1 Bedford

City in New Hampshire, USA

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

#2 Henniker

Town in New Hampshire

Population5,006
Coordinates43.1798000, -71.8223000
Altitude132
CountryUnited States
Start: Bedford (-71.5159, 42.94647)
End: Henniker (-71.8223, 43.1798)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.95 gal
3.61 L · about $3.75
Round trip
$7.50
1.9 gal · 7.22 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.9 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.75 $7.50
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.23 $8.47
Premium $4.86 $4.62 $9.23
Diesel $6.00 $5.70 $11.39

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Bedford and Henniker. The current time is 19:18:11.

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.