How far is Bedford, NH from Plymouth, NH?

The driving distance from Bedford, NH to Plymouth, NH is about 63.6 miles (102.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.7 miles (91.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m 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
63.56 mi
01h 18m
Flight
56.67 mi
91.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.67 mi
Kilometers
91.2 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.56 mi
Kilometers
102.29 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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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 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plymouth
Thu, Apr 23, 3:55 AM EDT
Return by in Bedford
Thu, Apr 23, 5:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bedford
2026-04-23T02:36
Arrive Plymouth
Thu, Apr 23, 3:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:52 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
Boscawen
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Bedford
31.8 mi
00h 39m
To Plymouth
31.8 mi
00h 39m

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
52°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    24.3 mi · 26 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 175A: Plymouth

    1078 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto NH Route 175A

    2695 ft · 1 min · NH Route 175A

  15. 15

    Continue on Holderness Road

    118 m · 20 sec · Holderness Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Main Street

    53 m · 16 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    607 ft · 21 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Post Office Square

    133 m · 20 sec · Post Office Square

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Highland Street

    27 m · 2 sec · Highland Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Highland Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Styles Bridges Highway
41.1 mi · 65%
Everett Turnpike
16.7 mi · 26%
Boynton Street
1.63 mi · 3%
Sen Styles Bridges Highway
0.73 mi · 1%
South Main Street
0.58 mi · 1%
NH Route 175A
0.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Styles Bridges Highway

Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

24.3 mi · 00h 26m

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
01h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
56.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boscawen
00h 39m from Bedford
Leave By
3:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Bedford and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Plymouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 63.6 miles (102.3 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Boscawen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.8 miles from Bedford and 31.8 miles from Plymouth.

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

The direct path is about 56.7 miles (91.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 3:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.84 one way or $17.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bedford and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Plymouth.

Stop Ideas Near Boscawen

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

13 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

16 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

34 mi away
325 Route 104
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

39 mi away
119 Canal St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bedford and Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 56.67 mi (91.2 km).

Bedford

#1 Bedford

City in New Hampshire, USA

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

#2 Plymouth

Town in New Hampshire

Population6,916
Coordinates43.7570200, -71.6881300
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Start: Bedford (-71.5159, 42.94647)
End: Plymouth (-71.68813, 43.75702)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.24 gal
8.49 L · about $8.84
Round trip
$17.67
4.48 gal · 16.98 L
Estimated CO2
19.9 kg one way
Round trip: 39.8 kg / 88 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.84 $17.67
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.98 $19.97
Premium $4.86 $10.88 $21.76
Diesel $6.00 $13.43 $26.87

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 Plymouth. The current time is 02:36:54.

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.