How far is Bedford, NH from Orford, NH?

The driving distance from Bedford, NH to Orford, NH is about 102.3 miles (164.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.3 miles (117.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 11m 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
102.27 mi
02h 05m
Flight
73.28 mi
117.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.28 mi
Kilometers
117.94 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.27 mi
Kilometers
164.59 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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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 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orford
Wed, May 13, 1:15 AM EDT
Return by in Bedford
Wed, May 13, 3:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bedford
2026-05-12T23:10
Arrive Orford
Wed, May 13, 1:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:18 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 London
NH

Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States

From Bedford
51.1 mi
01h 02m
To Orford
51.2 mi
01h 02m

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
31°F
Overnight

Areas Of Frost

Starts
Tue, May 12 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7 mi · 8 min · Everett Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont

    2720 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont

    1236 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    61.2 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 91 North

    2301 ft · 57 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    21.4 mi · 25 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Fairlee, Orford New Hampshire

    1048 ft · 26 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Lake Morey Road

    558 ft · 16 sec · Lake Morey Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto U.S. Route 5 North

    2839 ft · 50 sec · U.S. Route 5 North

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    987 ft · 21 sec · Bridge Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 89 North
61.9 mi · 61%
I 91 North
21.8 mi · 21%
Everett Turnpike
13.5 mi · 13%
Boynton Street
1.63 mi · 2%
South Main Street
0.58 mi · 1%
U.S. Route 5 North
0.54 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 89 North

Merge slight left

61.2 mi · 01h 11m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29 mi
73.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New London
01h 02m from Bedford
Leave By
2:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bedford and Areas Of Frost near Orford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 102.3 miles (164.6 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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 London is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.1 miles from Bedford and 51.2 miles from Orford.

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

The direct path is about 73.3 miles (117.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 29 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 2:18 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 near Orford.

Stop Ideas Near New London

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

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

RAIL

Claremont

32 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.
RAIL

Windsor station

33 mi away
26 Depot Ave
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

34 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

36 mi away
325 Route 104

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bedford and Orford. Straight-line distance: 73.28 mi (117.94 km).

Bedford

#1 Bedford

City in New Hampshire, USA

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

#2 Orford

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population1,315
Coordinates43.9053500, -72.1400900
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Start: Bedford (-71.5159, 42.94647)
End: Orford (-72.14009, 43.90535)

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
13.66 L · about $14.24
Round trip
$28.48
7.22 gal · 27.32 L
Estimated CO2
32.1 kg one way
Round trip: 64.2 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 Orford. The current time is 23:10:09.

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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.