How far is Bedford, NH from Nottingham, NH?

The driving distance from Bedford, NH to Nottingham, NH is about 30.4 miles (49 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24 miles (38.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.42 mi
00h 45m
Flight
24.01 mi
38.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.01 mi
Kilometers
38.64 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.42 mi
Kilometers
48.96 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nottingham
Sun, May 31, 4:19 AM EDT
Return by in Bedford
Sun, May 31, 5:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bedford
2026-05-31T03:34
Arrive Nottingham
Sun, May 31, 4:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 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
Candia
NH

Town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America

From Bedford
15.2 mi
00h 22m
To Nottingham
15.2 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
68°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Take the exit slight right

    6.9 mi · 9 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on NH 101 East: Portsmouth, Seacoast

    14.6 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 102, NH 107, NH 156: Raymond, Fremont

    2122 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on NH 107 North: Raymond, Nottingham, Pawtuckaway State Park

    622 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Freetown Road

    1 km · 2 min · Freetown Road

  9. 9

    Turn left

    565 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Nottingham Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Nottingham Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Raymond Road

    4.1 mi · 8 min · Raymond Road

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Church Street

    594 ft · 28 sec · Church Street

  13. 13

    Turn sharp left onto Stage Road

    79 m · 7 sec · Stage Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stage Road

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NH 101 East
14.6 mi · 48%
Meetinghouse Road
7.01 mi · 23%
Raymond Road
4.15 mi · 14%
Nottingham Road
2.12 mi · 7%
Freetown Road
0.65 mi · 2%
NH 102
0.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

NH 101 East

Keep slight right to continue on NH 101 East: Portsmouth, Seacoast

14.6 mi · 00h 17m

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
00h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
24 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Candia
00h 22m from Bedford
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bedford and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Nottingham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 30.4 miles (49 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Candia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from Bedford and 15.2 miles from Nottingham.

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

The direct path is about 24 miles (38.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.22 one way or $8.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bedford and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Nottingham.

Stop Ideas Near Candia

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

18 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

26 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

28 mi away
3 Depot Road
RAIL

Exeter station

28 mi away
60 Lincoln Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bedford and Nottingham. Straight-line distance: 24.01 mi (38.64 km).

Bedford

#1 Bedford

City in New Hampshire, USA

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

#2 Nottingham

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

Population5,174
Coordinates43.1145300, -71.0997800
Altitude78
CountryUnited States
Start: Bedford (-71.5159, 42.94647)
End: Nottingham (-71.09978, 43.11453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.07 gal
4.06 L · about $4.22
Round trip
$8.44
2.14 gal · 8.12 L
Estimated CO2
9.5 kg one way
Round trip: 19 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.22 $8.44
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.77 $9.54
Premium $4.86 $5.20 $10.40
Diesel $6.00 $6.42 $12.83

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Bedford and Nottingham. The current time is 03:34:23.

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.