How far is Bedford, NH from Lisbon, NH?

The driving distance from Bedford, NH to Lisbon, NH is about 110.1 miles (177.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.7 miles (144.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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
110.12 mi
02h 19m
Flight
89.74 mi
144.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.74 mi
Kilometers
144.42 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.12 mi
Kilometers
177.22 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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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 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lisbon
Sun, May 3, 1:50 AM EDT
Return by in Bedford
Sun, May 3, 4:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bedford
2026-05-02T23:31
Arrive Lisbon
Sun, May 3, 1:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:52 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
Ashland
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Bedford
55.1 mi
01h 09m
To Lisbon
55.1 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
48°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    16.7 mi · 19 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Sen Styles Bridges Highway

    1.2 km · 47 sec · Sen Styles Bridges Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    48.9 mi · 53 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Franconia Notch Parkway

    7.7 mi · 12 min · Franconia Notch Parkway

  14. 14

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 18, NH 116, NH 117, NH 142: Franconia, Sugar Hill

    851 ft · 26 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Wallace Hill Road

    138 m · 9 sec · Wallace Hill Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2548 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Sugar Hill Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Sugar Hill Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Route 117

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Route 117

  20. 20

    Continue on Sugar Hill Road

    4.8 mi · 9 min · Sugar Hill Road

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Depot Street

    17 m · 2 sec · Depot Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Depot Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Styles Bridges Highway
69.9 mi · 63%
Everett Turnpike
16.7 mi · 15%
Franconia Notch Parkway
7.73 mi · 7%
Sugar Hill Road
6.8 mi · 6%
North Main Street
2.23 mi · 2%
Boynton Street
1.63 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Styles Bridges Highway

Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

48.9 mi · 00h 53m

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
02h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.4 mi
89.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashland
01h 09m from Bedford
Leave By
1:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bedford and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lisbon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 110.1 miles (177.2 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.1 miles from Bedford and 55.1 miles from Lisbon.

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

The direct path is about 89.7 miles (144.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 1:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.35 one way or $30.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bedford and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lisbon.

Stop Ideas Near Ashland

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

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

BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

8 mi away
325 Route 104
BUS

Plymouth, New Hampshire

8 mi away
83 Main St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

27 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Lincoln, New Hampshire

38 mi away
Main and Franklin Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bedford and Lisbon. Straight-line distance: 89.74 mi (144.42 km).

Bedford

#1 Bedford

City in New Hampshire, USA

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

#2 Lisbon

Town in New Hampshire, USA

Population1,587
Coordinates44.2134000, -71.9109200
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: Bedford (-71.5159, 42.94647)
End: Lisbon (-71.91092, 44.2134)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 177 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.89 gal
14.71 L · about $15.35
Round trip
$30.69
7.78 gal · 29.42 L
Estimated CO2
34.6 kg one way
Round trip: 69.1 kg / 152 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $15.35 $30.69
Mid-grade $4.46 $17.34 $34.68
Premium $4.86 $18.90 $37.80
Diesel $6.00 $23.33 $46.66

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Bedford and Lisbon. The current time is 23:31:33.

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.