How far is Bedford, NH from Wilton Center, NH?

The driving distance from Bedford, NH to Wilton Center, NH is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.67 mi
00h 35m
Flight
15.37 mi
24.74 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.37 mi
Kilometers
24.74 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.67 mi
Kilometers
34.88 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 Wilton Center
Tue, Nov 10, 1:38 AM EST
Return by in Bedford
Tue, Nov 10, 2:13 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bedford
2026-11-10T01:02
Arrive Wilton Center
Tue, Nov 10, 1:38 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:18 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bedford
10:00 PM EST
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
Milford
NH

Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States

From Bedford
10.8 mi
00h 17m
To Wilton Center
10.9 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
55°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bedford and Wilton Center.

  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

    3 mi · 5 min · Gibbons Highway

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Isaac Frye Highway

    3258 ft · 2 min · Isaac Frye Highway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Wilton Center Road

    44 m · 13 sec · Wilton Center Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Wilton Center Road

    15 m · 2 sec · Wilton Center Road

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wilton Center Road

Car Route Details

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

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
9 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Gibbons Highway
3.01 mi · 14%
Elm Street
1.38 mi · 6%
Isaac Frye Highway
0.62 mi · 3%
Meetinghouse Road
0.14 mi · 1%
Wilton Center Road
0.04 mi
Bedford Center Road
0 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 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 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
15.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milford
00h 17m from Bedford
Leave By
7:18 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Bedford and Partly Sunny near Wilton Center.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bedford to Wilton Center?

The road trip is about 21.7 miles (34.9 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?

Milford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.8 miles from Bedford and 10.9 miles from Wilton Center.

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

The direct path is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.16 one way or $6.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bedford and Partly Sunny near Wilton Center.

Stop Ideas Near Milford

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

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

BUS

Nashua, NH

13 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

23 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

43 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Haverhill station

46 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bedford and Wilton Center. Straight-line distance: 15.37 mi (24.74 km).

Bedford

#1 Bedford

City in New Hampshire, USA

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

Wilton Center is a place in New Hampshire, United States.

Population0
Coordinates42.8328600, -71.7770200
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: Bedford (-71.5159, 42.94647)
End: Wilton Center (-71.77702, 42.83286)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.77 gal
2.9 L · about $3.16
Round trip
$6.31
1.54 gal · 5.8 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.7 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.10 $3.16 $6.31
Mid-grade $4.71 $3.63 $7.26
Premium $5.17 $3.98 $7.96
Diesel $6.26 $4.82 $9.64

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 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Bedford and Wilton Center. The current time is 01:02:17.

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.