How far is Bedford, NH from Wilton, NH?

The driving distance from Bedford, NH to Wilton, NH is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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
18.41 mi
00h 29m
Flight
13.18 mi
21.21 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.18 mi
Kilometers
21.21 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.41 mi
Kilometers
29.63 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wilton
Thu, Apr 30, 2:52 PM EDT
Return by in Bedford
Thu, Apr 30, 3:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bedford
2026-04-30T14:23
Arrive Wilton
Thu, Apr 30, 2:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bedford
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Amherst
NH

Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States

From Bedford
9.2 mi
00h 14m
To Wilton
9.2 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
54°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.3 km · 2 min · Elm Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Wilton Road

    2155 ft · 45 sec · Wilton Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Madison Street

    158 m · 28 sec · Madison Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Maple Street

    2506 ft · 1 min · Maple Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Maple Street

Car Route Details

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

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
8 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Elm Street
0.8 mi · 4%
Maple Street
0.47 mi · 3%
Wilton Road
0.41 mi · 2%
Meetinghouse Road
0.14 mi · 1%
Madison Street
0.1 mi · 1%
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 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
13.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Amherst
00h 14m from Bedford
Leave By
7:32 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Bedford and Rain Showers near Wilton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?

Amherst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.2 miles from Bedford and 9.2 miles from Wilton.

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

The direct path is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.56 one way or $5.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Bedford and Rain Showers near Wilton.

Stop Ideas Near Amherst

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

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

BUS

Nashua, NH

13 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

19 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

40 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Haverhill station

45 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bedford and Wilton. Straight-line distance: 13.18 mi (21.21 km).

Bedford

#1 Bedford

City in New Hampshire, USA

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

#2 Wilton

Town in New Hampshire

Population3,838
Coordinates42.8434200, -71.7350700
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Start: Bedford (-71.5159, 42.94647)
End: Wilton (-71.73507, 42.84342)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.65 gal
2.46 L · about $2.56
Round trip
$5.13
1.3 gal · 4.92 L
Estimated CO2
5.8 kg one way
Round trip: 11.6 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.56 $5.13
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.90 $5.79
Premium $4.86 $3.16 $6.32
Diesel $6.00 $3.90 $7.80

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 · Apr 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Bedford and Wilton. The current time is 14:23:40.

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.