How far is Bedford, NH from Milford, NH?
The driving distance from Bedford, NH to Milford, NH is about 11.8 miles (19 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bedford and Milford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bedford and Milford.
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Start on Bedford Center Road
6 m · 7 sec · Bedford Center Road
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Turn left onto Meetinghouse Road
714 ft · 26 sec · Meetinghouse Road
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Turn right
8.1 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 122: Amherst
910 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NH 122 South
61 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto Amherst Street
3.1 mi · 7 min · Amherst Street
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Continue on Amherst Street
146 m · 17 sec · Amherst Street
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Turn left onto Colonel John Shephard Bridge
77 m · 7 sec · Colonel John Shephard Bridge
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Turn slight right onto Union Square
94 m · 6 sec · Union Square
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Turn slight left
89 m · 12 sec
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Turn right onto South Street
13 m · 1 sec · South Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bedford and Milford.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn right
8.12 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Bedford and Mostly Sunny near Milford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bedford to Milford?
The road trip is about 11.8 miles (19 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?
Amherst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.9 miles from Bedford and 5.9 miles from Milford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.62 one way or $3.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bedford and Mostly Sunny near Milford.
Stop Ideas Near Amherst
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Amherst.
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Haverhill station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bedford and Milford. Straight-line distance: 10.22 mi (16.44 km).
#1 Bedford
City in New Hampshire, USA
| Population | 22,957 |
| Coordinates | 42.9464700, -71.5159000 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Milford
Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 16,515 |
| Coordinates | 42.8353600, -71.6489600 |
| Altitude | 81 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Street (-71.649109, 42.835341)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $1.62 | $3.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $1.83 | $3.65 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.99 | $3.98 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $2.46 | $4.92 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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