How far is Bedford, NH from Sandown, NH?
The driving distance from Bedford, NH to Sandown, NH is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New Hampshire, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bedford and Sandown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bedford and Sandown.
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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
4.7 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston
661 ft · 16 sec
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Continue straight
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Alan B Shepard Highway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Alan B Shepard Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 28: North Londonderry
1366 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left
585 ft · 16 sec
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Turn left onto Rockingham Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Rockingham Road
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Continue on Manchester Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Manchester Road
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Turn sharp left onto Tsienneto Road
136 m · 26 sec · Tsienneto Road
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Turn right onto Pinkerton Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Pinkerton Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
816 ft · 24 sec · North Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Danforth Circle
59 m · 4 sec · East Derry Road
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Exit the rotary onto East Derry Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · East Derry Road
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Continue on Hampstead Road
3.8 mi · 8 min · Hampstead Road
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Continue on Derry Road
141 m · 13 sec · Derry Road
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Continue on Depot Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Depot Road
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Turn left onto Hampstead Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · Hampstead Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
151 m · 13 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Fremont Road
32 m · 3 sec · Fremont Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fremont Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bedford and Sandown.
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.
Meetinghouse Road
Take the exit slight right
4.65 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Bedford and Partly Sunny near Sandown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bedford to Sandown?
The road trip is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Derry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from Bedford and 11.2 miles from Sandown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.12 one way or $6.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bedford and Partly Sunny near Sandown.
Stop Ideas Near Derry
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 Derry.
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Haverhill station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bedford and Sandown. Straight-line distance: 16.68 mi (26.85 km).
#1 Bedford
City in New Hampshire, USA
| Population | 22,957 |
| Coordinates | 42.9464700, -71.5159000 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sandown
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 6,551 |
| Coordinates | 42.9287000, -71.1870100 |
| Altitude | 69 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sandown (-71.18701, 42.9287)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.12 | $6.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.52 | $7.04 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.84 | $7.68 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.74 | $9.48 |
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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