How far is Bedford, NH from New Durham, NH?

The driving distance from Bedford, NH to New Durham, NH is about 47.8 miles (77 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38 miles (61.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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
47.83 mi
01h 19m
Flight
38.04 mi
61.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.04 mi
Kilometers
61.22 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.83 mi
Kilometers
76.97 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Durham
Sat, May 30, 12:46 PM EDT
Return by in Bedford
Sat, May 30, 2:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bedford
2026-05-30T11:26
Arrive New Durham
Sat, May 30, 12:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:50 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
Epsom
NH

Epsom, New Hampshire

From Bedford
23.9 mi
00h 39m
To New Durham
23.9 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Light Rain

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph N
Destination
53°F
Saturday

Light Rain

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bedford and New Durham.

  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 right to continue on Everett Turnpike

    1625 ft · 21 sec · Everett Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Hooksett

    2590 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Hackett Hill Road

    1333 ft · 39 sec · Hackett Hill Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West River Road

    1787 ft · 44 sec · West River Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Riverside Street

    1560 ft · 1 min · Riverside Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1272 ft · 36 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto College Park Drive

    2508 ft · 1 min · College Park Drive

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Hooksett Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Hooksett Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Allenstown Road

    1298 ft · 32 sec · Allenstown Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Pinewood Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Pinewood Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Route 28

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Route 28

  20. 20

    Continue on Suncook Valley Highway

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Suncook Valley Highway

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Epsom Circle

    64 m · 5 sec · Suncook Valley Highway

  22. 22

    Exit the rotary onto Suncook Valley Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Suncook Valley Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Suncook Valley Road

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Suncook Valley Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Suncook Valley Highway

    1440 ft · 31 sec · Suncook Valley Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Suncook Valley Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Suncook Valley Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Suncook Valley Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Suncook Valley Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on Suncook Valley Road

    11.7 mi · 18 min · Suncook Valley Road

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    15 m · 1 sec

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  30. 30

    Turn sharp left onto Depot Road

    1787 ft · 49 sec · Depot Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Main Street

    1801 ft · 49 sec · Main Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Smittys Way

    122 m · 18 sec · Smittys Way

  33. 33

    Turn right

    73 m · 18 sec

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Suncook Valley Road
20 mi · 42%
Suncook Valley Highway
7.15 mi · 15%
Everett Turnpike
6.87 mi · 14%
Pinewood Road
3.17 mi · 7%
Hooksett Road
2.21 mi · 5%
Boynton Street
1.63 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Suncook Valley Road

Continue on Suncook Valley Road

11.7 mi · 00h 18m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
38 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Epsom
00h 39m from Bedford
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Bedford and Light Rain near New Durham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bedford to New Durham?

The road trip is about 47.8 miles (77 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Epsom is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.9 miles from Bedford and 23.9 miles from New Durham.

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

The direct path is about 38 miles (61.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.67 one way or $13.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Bedford and Light Rain near New Durham.

Stop Ideas Near Epsom

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

16 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

28 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

32 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

33 mi away
3 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bedford and New Durham. Straight-line distance: 38.04 mi (61.22 km).

Bedford

#1 Bedford

City in New Hampshire, USA

Population22,957
Coordinates42.9464700, -71.5159000
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
New Durham

#2 New Durham

Town in New Hampshire

Population2,728
Coordinates43.4367500, -71.1722900
Altitude163
CountryUnited States
Start: Bedford (-71.5159, 42.94647)
End: New Durham (-71.17229, 43.43675)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.69 gal
6.39 L · about $6.67
Round trip
$13.33
3.38 gal · 12.78 L
Estimated CO2
15 kg one way
Round trip: 30 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.67 $13.33
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.53 $15.06
Premium $4.86 $8.21 $16.42
Diesel $6.00 $10.13 $20.27

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Bedford and New Durham. The current time is 11:26:42.

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.