How far is Bedford, NH from Peterborough, NH?
The driving distance from Bedford, NH to Peterborough, NH is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bedford and Peterborough.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bedford and Peterborough.
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Start on Bedford Center Road
6 m · 7 sec · Bedford Center Road
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Turn left onto Meetinghouse Road
714 ft · 26 sec · Meetinghouse Road
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Turn right
16.5 mi · 24 min
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Turn left onto Elm Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Elm Street
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Continue on Gibbons Highway
9.3 mi · 15 min · Gibbons Highway
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Continue on Wilton Road
4 mi · 7 min · Wilton Road
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Continue on State Route 101
54 m · 5 sec · State Route 101
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Merge slight left onto Peterborough Bypass
49 m · 10 sec · Peterborough Bypass
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Turn left onto Ames Court
53 m · 9 sec · Ames Court
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Turn right
77 m · 21 sec
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Turn right onto Mercer Avenue
68 m · 13 sec · Mercer Avenue
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Turn right onto Peterborough Bypass
529 ft · 15 sec · Peterborough Bypass
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Peterborough Bypass
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bedford and Peterborough.
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.
Longest stretch
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16.5 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Bedford and Partly Sunny near Peterborough.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bedford to Peterborough?
The road trip is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Wilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from Bedford and 15.8 miles from Peterborough.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 4:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.38 one way or $8.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bedford and Partly Sunny near Peterborough.
Stop Ideas Near Wilton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wilton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bedford and Peterborough. Straight-line distance: 22.67 mi (36.48 km).
#1 Bedford
City in New Hampshire, USA
| Population | 22,957 |
| Coordinates | 42.9464700, -71.5159000 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Peterborough
Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States of America
| Population | 6,743 |
| Coordinates | 42.8706400, -71.9517500 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| Country | United States |
End: Peterborough (-71.95175, 42.87064)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $4.38 | $8.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.95 | $9.89 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.39 | $10.78 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $6.66 | $13.31 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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