How far is Bedford, NH from Lyndeborough, NH?

The driving distance from Bedford, NH to Lyndeborough, NH is about 23 miles (37 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13 miles (20.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23 mi
00h 38m
Flight
12.96 mi
20.85 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.96 mi
Kilometers
20.85 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
23 mi
Kilometers
37.01 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lyndeborough
Sun, Apr 19, 3:19 AM EDT
Return by in Bedford
Sun, Apr 19, 3:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bedford
2026-04-19T02:41
Arrive Lyndeborough
Sun, Apr 19, 3:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bedford
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Milford
NH

Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States

From Bedford
11.5 mi
00h 19m
To Lyndeborough
11.5 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
57°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue on North River Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · North River Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Center Road

    5.6 mi · 12 min · Center Road

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Center Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
6 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Center Road
5.57 mi · 24%
North River Road
0.79 mi · 3%
Meetinghouse Road
0.14 mi · 1%
Bedford Center Road
0 mi
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 short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
13 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milford
00h 19m from Bedford
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Bedford and Rain Showers Likely near Lyndeborough.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 23 miles (37 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Milford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.5 miles from Bedford and 11.5 miles from Lyndeborough.

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

The direct path is about 13 miles (20.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.20 one way or $6.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Bedford and Rain Showers Likely near Lyndeborough.

Stop Ideas Near Milford

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

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

BUS

Nashua, NH

13 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

23 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

43 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Haverhill station

46 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bedford and Lyndeborough. Straight-line distance: 12.96 mi (20.85 km).

Bedford

#1 Bedford

City in New Hampshire, USA

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

#2 Lyndeborough

City in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Population1,730
Coordinates42.9075800, -71.7664600
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Start: Bedford (-71.5159, 42.94647)
End: Lyndeborough (-71.76646, 42.90758)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.81 gal
3.07 L · about $3.20
Round trip
$6.39
1.62 gal · 6.14 L
Estimated CO2
7.2 kg one way
Round trip: 14.4 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.20 $6.39
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.61 $7.22
Premium $4.86 $3.93 $7.87
Diesel $6.00 $4.86 $9.72

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bedford and Lyndeborough. The current time is 02:41:05.

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.