How far is Bedford, NH from Lyme, NH?

The driving distance from Bedford, NH to Lyme, NH is about 89.7 miles (144.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.7 miles (109 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 00m 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
89.74 mi
02h 00m
Flight
67.74 mi
109.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.74 mi
Kilometers
109.02 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.74 mi
Kilometers
144.42 km
Drive Time
02h 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 02h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lyme
Sat, May 2, 3:54 AM EDT
Return by in Bedford
Sat, May 2, 5:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bedford
2026-05-02T01:54
Arrive Lyme
Sat, May 2, 3:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:30 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
Sutton
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Bedford
44.9 mi
01h 00m
To Lyme
44.9 mi
01h 00m

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
49°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7 mi · 8 min · Everett Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont

    2720 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont

    1236 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    56.1 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 120: Lebanon, Hanover

    1063 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Hanover Street

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Hanover Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Lebanon Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Lebanon Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto South Park Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · South Park Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Lyme Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Lyme Road

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lyme Road

    54 m · 11 sec · Lyme Road

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Lyme Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Lyme Road

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lyme Road

    23 m · 2 sec · Lyme Road

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Lyme Road

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Lyme Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Dartmouth College Highway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Dartmouth College Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Union Street

    1734 ft · 29 sec · Union Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Main Street

    650 ft · 11 sec · Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Main Street

    124 m · 15 sec · Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto On the Common

    22 m · 3 sec · On the Common

  27. 27

    Turn slight left

    98 m · 23 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
56.8 mi · 63%
Everett Turnpike
13.5 mi · 15%
Lyme Road
6.5 mi · 7%
Dartmouth College Highway
3.11 mi · 3%
Hanover Street
2.95 mi · 3%
Boynton Street
1.63 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 89 North

Merge slight left

56.1 mi · 01h 05m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22 mi
67.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sutton
01h 00m from Bedford
Leave By
2:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bedford and Partly Sunny near Lyme.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 89.7 miles (144.4 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Sutton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.9 miles from Bedford and 44.9 miles from Lyme.

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

The direct path is about 67.7 miles (109 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 2:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.51 one way or $25.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sutton

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

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

BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

34 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
RAIL

Claremont

35 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

36 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Windsor station

39 mi away
26 Depot Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bedford and Lyme. Straight-line distance: 67.74 mi (109.02 km).

Bedford

#1 Bedford

City in New Hampshire, USA

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

#2 Lyme

Town in New London County, Connecticut, United States

Population1,685
Coordinates43.8095100, -72.1559200
Altitude166
CountryUnited States
Start: Bedford (-71.5159, 42.94647)
End: Lyme (-72.15592, 43.80951)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 144 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.17 gal
11.99 L · about $12.51
Round trip
$25.01
6.34 gal · 23.98 L
Estimated CO2
28.2 kg one way
Round trip: 56.3 kg / 124 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $12.51 $25.01
Mid-grade $4.46 $14.13 $28.26
Premium $4.86 $15.40 $30.80
Diesel $6.00 $19.01 $38.02

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Bedford and Lyme. The current time is 01:54:14.

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.