How far is Bedford, NH from Portsmouth, NH?
The driving distance from Bedford, NH to Portsmouth, NH is about 51.1 miles (82.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers Likely
Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bedford and Portsmouth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bedford and Portsmouth.
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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 · 22 sec · Meetinghouse Road
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Turn left
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right
6.9 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right to continue on NH 101 East: Portsmouth, Seacoast
31.3 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Portsmouth, Boston
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Portsmouth, Maine, Pease International Tradeport
2454 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
1816 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Blue Star Turnpike
7 mi · 8 min · Blue Star Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Blue Star Turnpike
1.9 mi · 3 min · Blue Star Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right
1313 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto Market Street
1 mi · 3 min · Market Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Congress Street
16 m · 1 sec · Congress Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Congress Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bedford and Portsmouth.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
NH 101 East
Keep slight right to continue on NH 101 East: Portsmouth, Seacoast
31.3 mi · 00h 37m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Bedford and Light Rain near Portsmouth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bedford to Portsmouth?
The road trip is about 51.1 miles (82.3 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Epping is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.5 miles from Bedford and 25.6 miles from Portsmouth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 4:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.10 one way or $14.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Bedford and Light Rain near Portsmouth.
Stop Ideas Near Epping
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 Epping.
Exeter station
Durham–UNH station
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Dover Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bedford and Portsmouth. Straight-line distance: 39.36 mi (63.34 km).
#1 Bedford
City in New Hampshire, USA
| Population | 22,957 |
| Coordinates | 42.9464700, -71.5159000 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Portsmouth
City in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 21,557 |
| Coordinates | 43.0770400, -70.7576600 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Congress Street (-70.757617, 43.077054)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $7.10 | $14.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.02 | $16.05 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.74 | $17.49 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $10.79 | $21.59 |
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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