How far is Bedford, NH from North Conway, NH?

The driving distance from Bedford, NH to North Conway, NH is about 102.3 miles (164.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.9 miles (127 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 12m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
102.31 mi
02h 36m
Flight
78.93 mi
127.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.93 mi
Kilometers
127.02 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.31 mi
Kilometers
164.66 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Conway
Wed, May 13, 12:26 AM EDT
Return by in Bedford
Wed, May 13, 3:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bedford
2026-05-12T21:50
Arrive North Conway
Wed, May 13, 12:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:18 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
New Hampton
NH

Human settlement in Belknap County, New Hampshire, United States of America

From Bedford
51.1 mi
01h 18m
To North Conway
51.2 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
54°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bedford and North Conway.

  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

    13.2 mi · 14 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 104, NH 132: Meredith, New Hampton

    1867 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn right

    4.7 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Daniel Webster Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto NH 25 East

    42 m · 7 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Winnipesaukee Street

    733 ft · 12 sec · Winnipesaukee Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Whittier Street

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Whittier Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Whittier Highway

    12.2 mi · 22 min · Whittier Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on State Route 25

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Route 25

  22. 22

    Continue on Whittier Road

    1867 ft · 29 sec · Whittier Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Bear Camp Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Bear Camp Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Ossipee Mountain Highway

    1126 ft · 23 sec · Ossipee Mountain Highway

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Whittier Road

    2037 ft · 55 sec · Whittier Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Tamworth Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Tamworth Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Chocorua Road

    2346 ft · 1 min · Chocorua Road

  28. 28

    Turn slight right onto Page Hill Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Page Hill Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Chocorua Mtn Highway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Chocorua Mtn Highway

  30. 30

    Continue on White Mountain Highway

    7.1 mi · 11 min · White Mountain Highway

  31. 31

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto White Mountain Highway

    2.8 mi · 5 min · White Mountain Highway

  33. 33

    Continue on White Mountain Road

    1 km · 2 min · White Mountain Road

  34. 34

    Continue on White Mountain Highway

    2 mi · 5 min · White Mountain Highway

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · White Mountain Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
35 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Styles Bridges Highway
30 mi · 29%
Everett Turnpike
16.7 mi · 16%
Whittier Highway
12.2 mi · 12%
White Mountain Highway
11.9 mi · 12%
NH 104
3.9 mi · 4%
Chocorua Mtn Highway
3.34 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Styles Bridges Highway

Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

16.7 mi · 00h 19m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.4 mi
78.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Hampton
01h 18m from Bedford
Leave By
1:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bedford and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near North Conway.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bedford to North Conway?

The road trip is about 102.3 miles (164.7 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?

New Hampton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.1 miles from Bedford and 51.2 miles from North Conway.

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

The direct path is about 78.9 miles (127 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.4 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 1:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.24 one way or $28.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bedford and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near North Conway.

Stop Ideas Near New Hampton

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

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

BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

2 mi away
325 Route 104
BUS

Plymouth, New Hampshire

17 mi away
83 Main St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

18 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

45 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bedford and North Conway. Straight-line distance: 78.93 mi (127.02 km).

Bedford

#1 Bedford

City in New Hampshire, USA

Population22,957
Coordinates42.9464700, -71.5159000
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
North Conway

#2 North Conway

Location in Conway, New Hampshire

Population2,349
Coordinates44.0536800, -71.1284000
Altitude160
CountryUnited States
Start: Bedford (-71.5159, 42.94647)
End: North Conway (-71.1284, 44.05368)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 165 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.61 gal
13.67 L · about $14.24
Round trip
$28.48
7.22 gal · 27.34 L
Estimated CO2
32.1 kg one way
Round trip: 64.2 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $14.24 $28.48
Mid-grade $4.46 $16.09 $32.18
Premium $4.86 $17.54 $35.07
Diesel $6.00 $21.65 $43.30

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Bedford and North Conway. The current time is 21:50:09.

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.