How far is Bedford, NH from Weare, NH?

The driving distance from Bedford, NH to Weare, NH is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.9 miles (24 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.68 mi
00h 35m
Flight
14.93 mi
24.02 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.93 mi
Kilometers
24.02 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.68 mi
Kilometers
30.06 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Weare
Tue, May 12, 8:54 PM EDT
Return by in Bedford
Tue, May 12, 9:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bedford
2026-05-12T20:18
Arrive Weare
Tue, May 12, 8:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bedford
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Goffstown
NH

Town in New Hampshire, United States

From Bedford
9.3 mi
00h 17m
To Weare
9.3 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
59°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Turn left

    3.6 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Mast Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Mast Road

  6. 6

    Continue on South Mast Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Mast Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Mast Street

    11 m · 1 sec · South Mast Street

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto South Mast Street

    1 km · 2 min · South Mast Street

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street

    15 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Exit the rotary onto Main Street

    1665 ft · 57 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on North Mast Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Mast Street

  12. 12

    Continue on North Mast Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Mast Road

  13. 13

    Continue on South Stark Highway

    6.8 mi · 12 min · South Stark Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Flanders Memorial Road

    37 m · 3 sec · Flanders Memorial Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Flanders Memorial Road

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
80.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Stark Highway
6.81 mi · 36%
Mast Road
2.49 mi · 13%
North Mast Street
1.7 mi · 9%
South Mast Street
1.34 mi · 7%
North Mast Road
1.13 mi · 6%
Main Street
0.32 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South Stark Highway

Continue on South Stark Highway

6.81 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
14.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Goffstown
00h 17m from Bedford
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bedford and Sunny near Weare.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?

Goffstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Bedford and 9.3 miles from Weare.

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

The direct path is about 14.9 miles (24 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.60 one way or $5.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bedford and Sunny near Weare.

Stop Ideas Near Goffstown

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

12 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

22 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
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Nashua, NH

27 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

48 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bedford and Weare. Straight-line distance: 14.93 mi (24.02 km).

Bedford

#1 Bedford

City in New Hampshire, USA

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

#2 Weare

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population9,100
Coordinates43.0948000, -71.7306300
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Start: Bedford (-71.5159, 42.94647)
End: Weare (-71.73063, 43.0948)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.66 gal
2.49 L · about $2.60
Round trip
$5.21
1.32 gal · 4.98 L
Estimated CO2
5.9 kg one way
Round trip: 11.7 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.60 $5.21
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.94 $5.88
Premium $4.86 $3.21 $6.41
Diesel $6.00 $3.96 $7.92

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Bedford and Weare. The current time is 20:18:59.

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.