How far is Bedford, NH from West Peterborough, NH?

The driving distance from Bedford, NH to West Peterborough, NH is about 34.2 miles (55 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.19 mi
00h 54m
Flight
24.1 mi
38.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.1 mi
Kilometers
38.79 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.19 mi
Kilometers
55.03 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Peterborough
Sat, Nov 7, 12:04 PM EST
Return by in Bedford
Sat, Nov 7, 12:59 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bedford
2026-11-07T11:09
Arrive West Peterborough
Sat, Nov 7, 12:04 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:40 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bedford
9:30 PM EST
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
Wilton
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Bedford
17 mi
00h 27m
To West Peterborough
17.1 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Saturday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bedford and West Peterborough.

  1. 1

    Start on Bedford Center Road

    6 m · 7 sec · Bedford Center Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Meetinghouse Road

    714 ft · 26 sec · Meetinghouse Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    16.5 mi · 24 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Elm Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Gibbons Highway

    9.3 mi · 15 min · Gibbons Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Wilton Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Wilton Road

  7. 7

    Continue on State Route 101

    54 m · 5 sec · State Route 101

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Peterborough Bypass

    2980 ft · 1 min · Peterborough Bypass

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Peterborough Bypass

    28 m · 2 sec · Peterborough Bypass

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Peterborough Bypass

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Peterborough Bypass

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Union Street

    3099 ft · 2 min · Union Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Wilder Street

    14 m · 4 sec · Wilder Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto May Street

    36 m · 5 sec · May Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · May Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Gibbons Highway
9.33 mi · 27%
Wilton Road
4 mi · 12%
Peterborough Bypass
2.2 mi · 6%
Elm Street
1.38 mi · 4%
Union Street
0.59 mi · 2%
Meetinghouse Road
0.14 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

16.5 mi · 00h 24m

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
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.1 mi
24.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wilton
00h 27m from Bedford
Leave By
4:40 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Bedford and Chance Light Rain near West Peterborough.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bedford to West Peterborough?

The road trip is about 34.2 miles (55 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Wilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from Bedford and 17.1 miles from West Peterborough.

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

The direct path is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.99 one way or $9.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Bedford and Chance Light Rain near West Peterborough.

Stop Ideas Near Wilton

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

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

BUS

Nashua, NH

20 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

27 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

44 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Haverhill station

54 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bedford and West Peterborough. Straight-line distance: 24.1 mi (38.79 km).

Bedford

#1 Bedford

City in New Hampshire, USA

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

Village in the town of Peterborugh in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Population0
Coordinates42.8873100, -71.9853600
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: Bedford (-71.5159, 42.94647)
End: West Peterborough (-71.98536, 42.88731)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.21 gal
4.57 L · about $4.99
Round trip
$9.98
2.42 gal · 9.14 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.5 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.12 $4.99 $9.98
Mid-grade $4.74 $5.73 $11.46
Premium $5.20 $6.29 $12.58
Diesel $6.29 $7.61 $15.22

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Bedford and West Peterborough. The current time is 11:09:21.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.