How far is Bedford, NH from Rollinsford, NH?

The driving distance from Bedford, NH to Rollinsford, NH is about 50.1 miles (80.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.4 miles (65 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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
50.17 mi
01h 14m
Flight
40.4 mi
65.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.4 mi
Kilometers
65.02 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.17 mi
Kilometers
80.74 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rollinsford
Tue, May 5, 3:21 AM EDT
Return by in Bedford
Tue, May 5, 4:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bedford
2026-05-05T02:07
Arrive Rollinsford
Tue, May 5, 3:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:00 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
Epping
NH

Town in the U.

From Bedford
25 mi
00h 37m
To Rollinsford
25.1 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    19.1 mi · 22 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 125: Epping, Kingston

    1211 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Calef Highway

    9.7 mi · 15 min · Calef Highway

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lee Circle

    8 m · 1 sec · Concord Road

  9. 9

    Exit the rotary onto Concord Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Concord Road

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 155: Lee, Madbury

    1082 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Turtle Pond Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Turtle Pond Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Lee Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lee Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Manchester Road

    106 m · 8 sec · Manchester Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Knox Marsh Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Knox Marsh Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Silver Street

    4 m · 1 sec · Silver Street

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Silver Street

    3199 ft · 1 min · Silver Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Locust Street

    1117 ft · 32 sec · Locust Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Locust Street

    527 ft · 24 sec · Locust Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    895 ft · 28 sec · Washington Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Main Street

    96 m · 10 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Portland Avenue

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Portland Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Short Street

    110 m · 9 sec · Short Street

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Silver Street

    784 ft · 22 sec · Silver Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Foundry Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Foundry Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Main Street

    152 m · 19 sec · Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Railroad Avenue

    24 m · 3 sec · Railroad Avenue

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
0 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NH 101 East
19.1 mi · 38%
Calef Highway
9.71 mi · 19%
Meetinghouse Road
7.01 mi · 14%
Portland Avenue
3.59 mi · 7%
Knox Marsh Road
3.18 mi · 6%
Concord Road
1.34 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

NH 101 East

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

19.1 mi · 00h 22m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
40.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Epping
00h 37m from Bedford
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 50.1 miles (80.7 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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 miles from Bedford and 25.1 miles from Rollinsford.

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

The direct path is about 40.4 miles (65 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.98 one way or $13.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Epping

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

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

RAIL

Exeter station

11 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

16 mi away
3 Depot Road
BUS

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

22 mi away
185 Grafton Drive
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

24 mi away
33 Chestnut St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bedford and Rollinsford. Straight-line distance: 40.4 mi (65.02 km).

Bedford

#1 Bedford

City in New Hampshire, USA

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

#2 Rollinsford

City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Population2,577
Coordinates43.2362000, -70.8203400
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Start: Bedford (-71.5159, 42.94647)
End: Rollinsford (-70.82034, 43.2362)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.77 gal
6.7 L · about $6.98
Round trip
$13.97
3.54 gal · 13.4 L
Estimated CO2
15.7 kg one way
Round trip: 31.5 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.98 $13.97
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.89 $15.78
Premium $4.86 $8.60 $17.20
Diesel $6.00 $10.61 $21.23

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Bedford and Rollinsford. The current time is 02:07:00.

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.