How far is Bedford, NH from Unity, NH?

The driving distance from Bedford, NH to Unity, NH is about 64.9 miles (104.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.6 miles (71.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
64.85 mi
01h 41m
Flight
44.56 mi
71.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.56 mi
Kilometers
71.72 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.85 mi
Kilometers
104.37 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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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 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Unity
Sat, May 2, 12:22 PM EDT
Return by in Bedford
Sat, May 2, 2:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bedford
2026-05-02T10:41
Arrive Unity
Sat, May 2, 12:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:06 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
Henniker
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Bedford
32.4 mi
00h 50m
To Unity
32.4 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
51°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7 mi · 8 min · Everett Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont

    2720 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont

    1236 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    8.1 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward US 202 West, NH 9 West: Henniker, Keene

    1.5 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    15.5 mi · 21 min

  15. 15

    Continue on West Main Street

    1256 ft · 24 sec · West Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 2nd New Hampshire Turnpike

    3.9 mi · 7 min · 2nd New Hampshire Turnpike

  17. 17

    Continue on State Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · State Road

  18. 18

    Continue on South Main Street

    4.5 mi · 8 min · South Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Lempster Mountain Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Lempster Mountain Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Mountain Road

    3.5 mi · 8 min · Mountain Road

  21. 21

    Continue on 2nd New Hampshire Turnpike

    1.5 mi · 3 min · 2nd New Hampshire Turnpike

  22. 22

    Continue on Lempster Street

    3.5 mi · 7 min · Lempster Street

  23. 23

    Continue on 2nd NH Turnpike

    2.1 mi · 3 min · 2nd NH Turnpike

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd NH Turnpike

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 202 West
16.4 mi · 25%
Everett Turnpike
13.5 mi · 21%
I 89 North
8.8 mi · 14%
2nd New Hampshire Turnpike
5.44 mi · 8%
South Main Street
5.06 mi · 8%
Lempster Street
3.54 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

US 202 West

Continue straight

15.5 mi · 00h 21m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.3 mi
44.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Henniker
00h 50m from Bedford
Leave By
3:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bedford and Mostly Sunny near Unity.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 64.9 miles (104.4 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Henniker is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.4 miles from Bedford and 32.4 miles from Unity.

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

The direct path is about 44.6 miles (71.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 3:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.03 one way or $18.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bedford and Mostly Sunny near Unity.

Stop Ideas Near Henniker

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

24 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

36 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

37 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Nashua, NH

50 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bedford and Unity. Straight-line distance: 44.56 mi (71.72 km).

Bedford

#1 Bedford

City in New Hampshire, USA

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

#2 Unity

Town in Sullivan County, New Hampshire, United States

Population1,616
Coordinates43.2939600, -72.2603700
Altitude445
CountryUnited States
Start: Bedford (-71.5159, 42.94647)
End: Unity (-72.26037, 43.29396)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 104 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.29 gal
8.66 L · about $9.03
Round trip
$18.07
4.58 gal · 17.32 L
Estimated CO2
20.4 kg one way
Round trip: 40.7 kg / 90 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.03 $18.07
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.21 $20.41
Premium $4.86 $11.12 $22.25
Diesel $6.00 $13.73 $27.47

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Bedford and Unity. The current time is 10:41:07.

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.