How far is Bedford, NH from Strafford, NH?

The driving distance from Bedford, NH to Strafford, NH is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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
41.13 mi
01h 11m
Flight
31.16 mi
50.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.16 mi
Kilometers
50.15 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.13 mi
Kilometers
66.2 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Strafford
Wed, May 6, 10:54 PM EDT
Return by in Bedford
Thu, May 7, 12:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bedford
2026-05-06T21:43
Arrive Strafford
Wed, May 6, 10:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:06 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
Allenstown
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Bedford
20.6 mi
00h 35m
To Strafford
20.6 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Tonight

Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 6 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Everett Turnpike

    1625 ft · 21 sec · Everett Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Hooksett

    2590 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Hackett Hill Road

    1333 ft · 39 sec · Hackett Hill Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West River Road

    1787 ft · 44 sec · West River Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Riverside Street

    1560 ft · 1 min · Riverside Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1272 ft · 36 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto College Park Drive

    2508 ft · 1 min · College Park Drive

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Hooksett Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Hooksett Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Allenstown Road

    1298 ft · 32 sec · Allenstown Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Pinewood Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Pinewood Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Route 28

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Route 28

  20. 20

    Continue on Suncook Valley Highway

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Suncook Valley Highway

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Epsom Circle

    64 m · 5 sec · Suncook Valley Highway

  22. 22

    Exit the rotary onto Suncook Valley Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Suncook Valley Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Suncook Valley Road

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Suncook Valley Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Suncook Valley Highway

    1440 ft · 31 sec · Suncook Valley Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Suncook Valley Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Suncook Valley Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Suncook Valley Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Suncook Valley Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on Suncook Valley Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Suncook Valley Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto South Barnstead Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · South Barnstead Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Welch Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Welch Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto New Road

    11 m · 3 sec · New Road

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Tom Berry Road

    1.3 mi · 4 min · Tom Berry Road

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Barn Door Gap Road

    151 m · 19 sec · Barn Door Gap Road

  33. 33

    Turn left

    13 m · 3 sec

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
82.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Suncook Valley Road
8.14 mi · 20%
Suncook Valley Highway
7.15 mi · 17%
Everett Turnpike
6.87 mi · 17%
South Barnstead Road
3.88 mi · 9%
Pinewood Road
3.17 mi · 8%
Hooksett Road
2.21 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Everett Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike

6.56 mi · 00h 08m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
31.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Allenstown
00h 35m from Bedford
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers leaving Bedford and Rain Showers near Strafford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Allenstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from Bedford and 20.6 miles from Strafford.

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

The direct path is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.72 one way or $11.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers around Bedford and Rain Showers near Strafford.

Stop Ideas Near Allenstown

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

12 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

20 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

36 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

38 mi away
3 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bedford and Strafford. Straight-line distance: 31.16 mi (50.15 km).

Bedford

#1 Bedford

City in New Hampshire, USA

Population22,957
Coordinates42.9464700, -71.5159000
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
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#2 Strafford

City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

Population4,235
Coordinates43.3270300, -71.1842300
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: Bedford (-71.5159, 42.94647)
End: Strafford (-71.18423, 43.32703)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.45 gal
5.49 L · about $5.72
Round trip
$11.44
2.9 gal · 10.98 L
Estimated CO2
12.9 kg one way
Round trip: 25.8 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.72 $11.44
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.46 $12.93
Premium $4.86 $7.04 $14.09
Diesel $6.00 $8.70 $17.39

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Bedford and Strafford. The current time is 21:43:23.

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.