How far is Belmont, NH from Bedford, NH?

The driving distance from Belmont, NH to Bedford, NH is about 42.8 miles (68.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
42.83 mi
00h 47m
Flight
34.52 mi
55.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.52 mi
Kilometers
55.56 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.83 mi
Kilometers
68.93 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bedford
Tue, Apr 28, 8:42 PM EDT
Return by in Belmont
Tue, Apr 28, 9:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Belmont
2026-04-28T19:54
Arrive Bedford
Tue, Apr 28, 8:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Belmont
9:30 PM EDT
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
East Concord
NH

A census-designated place in Merrimack County, New Hampshire.

From Belmont
22.4 mi
00h 23m
To Bedford
20.4 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
Destination
62°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Route 140

    25 m · 5 sec · State Route 140

  2. 2

    Continue on Main Street

    1094 ft · 31 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Depot Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Depot Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Tilton Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Tilton Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Laconia Road

    1406 ft · 38 sec · Laconia Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 South

    1971 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Senator Styles Bridges Highway

    15.4 mi · 18 min · Senator Styles Bridges Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Everett Turnpike

    8.9 mi · 11 min · Everett Turnpike

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Everett Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Amoskeag Street, Goffstown Road

    122 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    59 m · 11 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Eddy Road

    1703 ft · 34 sec · Eddy Road

  16. 16

    Continue on McGregor Street

    2297 ft · 50 sec · McGregor Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Boynton Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Boynton Street

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    2182 ft · 43 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Meetinghouse Road

    714 ft · 23 sec · Meetinghouse Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Bedford Center Road

    6 m · 1 sec · Bedford Center Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bedford Center Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Everett Turnpike
15.8 mi · 37%
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
15.4 mi · 36%
Styles Bridges Highway
3.28 mi · 8%
Depot Street
2.88 mi · 7%
Boynton Street
2.75 mi · 6%
Tilton Road
1.77 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Senator Styles Bridges Highway

Continue on Senator Styles Bridges Highway

15.4 mi · 00h 18m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
34.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Concord
00h 23m from Belmont
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Belmont and Sunny near Bedford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 42.8 miles (68.9 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

East Concord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.4 miles from Belmont and 20.4 miles from Bedford.

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

The direct path is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.96 one way or $11.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near East Concord

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

3 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

24 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

29 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

43 mi away
325 Route 104

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Belmont and Bedford. Straight-line distance: 34.52 mi (55.56 km).

Belmont

#1 Belmont

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population7,314
Coordinates43.4453600, -71.4778500
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Bedford

#2 Bedford

City in New Hampshire, USA

Population22,957
Coordinates42.9464700, -71.5159000
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: State Route 140 (-71.477763, 43.445487)
End: Bedford Center Road (-71.515882, 42.946468)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.51 gal
5.72 L · about $5.96
Round trip
$11.91
3.02 gal · 11.44 L
Estimated CO2
13.4 kg one way
Round trip: 26.8 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.96 $11.91
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.73 $13.46
Premium $4.86 $7.34 $14.67
Diesel $6.00 $9.06 $18.11

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 28, 2026

There is no time difference between Belmont and Bedford. The current time is 19:54:53.

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.