How far is Bedford, NH from Hill, NH?

The driving distance from Bedford, NH to Hill, NH is about 47.3 miles (76.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41 miles (66 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
47.34 mi
01h 18m
Flight
40.99 mi
65.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.99 mi
Kilometers
65.97 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.34 mi
Kilometers
76.19 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hill
Sat, Apr 18, 7:47 PM EDT
Return by in Bedford
Sat, Apr 18, 9:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bedford
2026-04-18T18:29
Arrive Hill
Sat, Apr 18, 7:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:54 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
East Concord
NH

A census-designated place in Merrimack County, New Hampshire.

From Bedford
23.7 mi
00h 39m
To Hill
23.7 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.4 mi · 8 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 4, US 3: Penacook, Boscawen

    1.3 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward King Street

    45 m · 2 sec · King Street

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto King Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · King Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward King Street

    35 m · 2 sec · King Street

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto King Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · King Street

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Daniel Webster Highway

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on South Main Street

    2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Daniel Webster Highway

    1918 ft · 36 sec · Daniel Webster Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on North Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Hill Road

    5.2 mi · 13 min · Hill Road

  22. 22

    Continue on State Route 3A

    3278 ft · 1 min · State Route 3A

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Crescent Street

    118 m · 22 sec · Crescent Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Pine Street

    539 ft · 31 sec · Pine Street

  25. 25

    Turn sharp left onto New Chester Road

    12 m · 2 sec · New Chester Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · New Chester Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Everett Turnpike
16.7 mi · 35%
Styles Bridges Highway
6.41 mi · 14%
Hill Road
5.24 mi · 11%
Daniel Webster Highway
5.21 mi · 11%
South Main Street
4.51 mi · 10%
King Street
3.23 mi · 7%
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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
41 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Concord
00h 39m from Bedford
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Bedford and Mostly Cloudy near Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 47.3 miles (76.2 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

East Concord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.7 miles from Bedford and 23.7 miles from Hill.

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

The direct path is about 41 miles (66 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.59 one way or $13.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Bedford and Mostly Cloudy near Hill.

Stop Ideas Near East Concord

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

3 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

24 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

29 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

43 mi away
325 Route 104

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bedford and Hill. Straight-line distance: 40.99 mi (65.97 km).

Bedford

#1 Bedford

City in New Hampshire, USA

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

#2 Hill

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population1,115
Coordinates43.5242400, -71.7009100
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Start: Bedford (-71.5159, 42.94647)
End: Hill (-71.70091, 43.52424)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.67 gal
6.32 L · about $6.59
Round trip
$13.18
3.34 gal · 12.64 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.7 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.59 $13.18
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.44 $14.89
Premium $4.86 $8.11 $16.23
Diesel $6.00 $10.01 $20.03

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Bedford and Hill. The current time is 18:29:34.

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.