How far is Bedford, NH from Whitefield, NH?
The driving distance from Bedford, NH to Whitefield, NH is about 113.8 miles (183.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 98.7 miles (158.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 23m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New Hampshire
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bedford and Whitefield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bedford and Whitefield.
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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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Continue on Boynton Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · Boynton Street
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Turn slight right onto South Main Street
3086 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Granite Street
886 ft · 26 sec · Granite Street
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Take the ramp left
1801 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike
6.6 mi · 8 min · Everett Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
10.2 mi · 12 min · Everett Turnpike
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Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
16.7 mi · 19 min · Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on Sen Styles Bridges Highway
1.2 km · 47 sec · Sen Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
48.9 mi · 53 min · Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on Franconia Notch Parkway
7.7 mi · 12 min · Franconia Notch Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 3 North: Twin Mountain, Lancaster
10.4 mi · 16 min
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Continue on US Route 3 North
6.1 mi · 9 min · US Route 3 North
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Continue on Twin Mountain Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Twin Mountain Road
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Continue on Daniel Webster Highway
142 m · 12 sec · Daniel Webster Highway
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Turn right onto Jefferson Road
119 m · 8 sec · Jefferson Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jefferson Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bedford and Whitefield.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Styles Bridges Highway
Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
48.9 mi · 00h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Bedford and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Whitefield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bedford to Whitefield?
The road trip is about 113.8 miles (183.1 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?
Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.9 miles from Bedford and 56.9 miles from Whitefield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 98.7 miles (158.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.86 one way or $31.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bedford and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Whitefield.
Stop Ideas Near Ashland
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 Ashland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bedford and Whitefield. Straight-line distance: 98.69 mi (158.82 km).
#1 Bedford
City in New Hampshire, USA
| Population | 22,957 |
| Coordinates | 42.9464700, -71.5159000 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Whitefield
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 2,197 |
| Coordinates | 44.3731200, -71.6100800 |
| Altitude | 292 |
| Country | United States |
End: Whitefield (-71.61008, 44.37312)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 183 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 25m |
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 | $15.86 | $31.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $17.92 | $35.83 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $19.53 | $39.06 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $24.11 | $48.22 |
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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