How far is Bedford, NH from Northumberland, NH?

The driving distance from Bedford, NH to Northumberland, NH is about 128.7 miles (207.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.7 miles (179.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 34m 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
128.73 mi
02h 47m
Flight
111.74 mi
179.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.74 mi
Kilometers
179.83 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.73 mi
Kilometers
207.17 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Northumberland
Thu, Apr 23, 11:17 AM EDT
Return by in Bedford
Thu, Apr 23, 2:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bedford
2026-04-23T08:30
Arrive Northumberland
Thu, Apr 23, 11:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:56 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Plymouth
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Bedford
64.4 mi
01h 23m
To Northumberland
64.4 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
41°F
Thursday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    48.9 mi · 53 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Franconia Notch Parkway

    7.7 mi · 12 min · Franconia Notch Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 3 North: Twin Mountain, Lancaster

    10.4 mi · 16 min

  15. 15

    Continue on US Route 3 North

    6.1 mi · 9 min · US Route 3 North

  16. 16

    Continue on Twin Mountain Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Twin Mountain Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Daniel Webster Highway

    142 m · 11 sec · Daniel Webster Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Lancaster Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Lancaster Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Prospect Street

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Prospect Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Main Street

    12 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street

    5.2 mi · 8 min · North Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Lancaster Road

    2372 ft · 41 sec · Lancaster Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Main Street

    734 ft · 19 sec · Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Guildhall Road

    82 m · 13 sec · Guildhall Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Old Village Road

    36 m · 3 sec · Old Village Road

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Village Road

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Styles Bridges Highway
65.7 mi · 51%
Everett Turnpike
16.7 mi · 13%
US 3 North
10.4 mi · 8%
Franconia Notch Parkway
7.73 mi · 6%
Prospect Street
6.33 mi · 5%
US Route 3 North
6.09 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Styles Bridges Highway

Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

48.9 mi · 00h 53m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17 mi
111.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plymouth
01h 23m from Bedford
Leave By
12:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Bedford and Chance Snow Showers near Northumberland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 128.7 miles (207.2 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?

Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.4 miles from Bedford and 64.4 miles from Northumberland.

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

The direct path is about 111.7 miles (179.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 12:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.91 one way or $35.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bedford and Chance Snow Showers near Northumberland.

Stop Ideas Near Plymouth

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

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

BUS

Plymouth, New Hampshire

83 Main St.
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

16 mi away
325 Route 104
BUS

Lincoln, New Hampshire

31 mi away
Main and Franklin Sts.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

35 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bedford and Northumberland. Straight-line distance: 111.74 mi (179.83 km).

Bedford

#1 Bedford

City in New Hampshire, USA

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

#2 Northumberland

Town in the state of New Hampshire

Population2,117
Coordinates44.5633900, -71.5587000
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: Bedford (-71.5159, 42.94647)
End: Northumberland (-71.5587, 44.56339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 207 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.54 gal
17.2 L · about $17.91
Round trip
$35.82
9.08 gal · 34.4 L
Estimated CO2
40.3 kg one way
Round trip: 80.7 kg / 178 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $17.91 $35.82
Mid-grade $4.46 $20.23 $40.47
Premium $4.86 $22.06 $44.11
Diesel $6.00 $27.23 $54.45

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bedford and Northumberland. The current time is 08:30:09.

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.