How far is Bedford, NH from Jaffrey, NH?

The driving distance from Bedford, NH to Jaffrey, NH is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.3 miles (43.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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
37.56 mi
01h 00m
Flight
27.27 mi
43.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.27 mi
Kilometers
43.88 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.56 mi
Kilometers
60.45 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jaffrey
Wed, Apr 29, 9:46 PM EDT
Return by in Bedford
Wed, Apr 29, 10:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bedford
2026-04-29T20:45
Arrive Jaffrey
Wed, Apr 29, 9:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
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
Wilton
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Bedford
18.8 mi
00h 30m
To Jaffrey
18.8 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
39°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
35°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bedford Center Road

    6 m · 7 sec · Bedford Center Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Meetinghouse Road

    714 ft · 26 sec · Meetinghouse Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    16.5 mi · 24 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Elm Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Gibbons Highway

    9.3 mi · 15 min · Gibbons Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Wilton Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Wilton Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Grove Street

    1269 ft · 36 sec · Grove Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Jaffrey Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Jaffrey Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Peterborough Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Peterborough Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Blake Street

    56 m · 9 sec · Blake Street

  11. 11

    Turn right

    27 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Gibbons Highway
9.33 mi · 25%
Wilton Road
4 mi · 11%
Jaffrey Road
3.1 mi · 8%
Peterborough Street
2.83 mi · 8%
Elm Street
1.38 mi · 4%
Grove Street
0.24 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

16.5 mi · 00h 24m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
27.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wilton
00h 30m from Bedford
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Bedford and Partly Cloudy near Jaffrey.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Wilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.8 miles from Bedford and 18.8 miles from Jaffrey.

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

The direct path is about 27.3 miles (43.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 $5.25 one way or $10.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wilton

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

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

BUS

Nashua, NH

20 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

27 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

44 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Haverhill station

54 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bedford and Jaffrey. Straight-line distance: 27.27 mi (43.88 km).

Bedford

#1 Bedford

City in New Hampshire, USA

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

#2 Jaffrey

Town in New Hampshire

Population5,287
Coordinates42.8139700, -72.0231400
Altitude304
CountryUnited States
Start: Bedford (-71.5159, 42.94647)
End: Jaffrey (-72.02314, 42.81397)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.33 gal
5.02 L · about $5.25
Round trip
$10.49
2.66 gal · 10.04 L
Estimated CO2
11.8 kg one way
Round trip: 23.6 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.25 $10.49
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.93 $11.86
Premium $4.86 $6.46 $12.92
Diesel $6.00 $7.98 $15.95

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Bedford and Jaffrey. The current time is 20:45:36.

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.