How far is Boscawen, NH from Bedford, NH?

The driving distance from Boscawen, NH to Bedford, NH is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26 miles (41.9 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 EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.81 mi
00h 35m
Flight
26.01 mi
41.86 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.01 mi
Kilometers
41.86 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.81 mi
Kilometers
51.19 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 Bedford
Sat, Apr 18, 9:56 AM EDT
Return by in Boscawen
Sat, Apr 18, 10:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boscawen
2026-04-18T09:20
Arrive Bedford
Sat, Apr 18, 9:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Boscawen
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
Bow Bog
NH

City in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States of America

From Boscawen
15.1 mi
00h 17m
To Bedford
16.7 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on The Acre

    34 m · 7 sec · The Acre

  2. 2

    Turn right onto King Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · King Street

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on King Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · King Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward King Street

    39 m · 2 sec · King Street

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto King Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · King Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Boyce Road

    42 m · 2 sec · Old Boyce Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Boyce Road

    1237 ft · 23 sec · Old Boyce Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 South

    5.8 mi · 8 min

  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 · 9 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 · 25 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 Boscawen and Bedford.

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
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
0 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
72.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Everett Turnpike
15.8 mi · 50%
I 93 South
5.77 mi · 18%
King Street
2.81 mi · 9%
Boynton Street
2.75 mi · 9%
Main Street
1.05 mi · 3%
Styles Bridges Highway
0.75 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Everett Turnpike

Continue on Everett Turnpike

8.91 mi · 00h 11m

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
+5.8 mi
26 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bow Bog
00h 17m from Boscawen
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Boscawen and Mostly Cloudy near Bedford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 31.8 miles (51.2 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?

Bow Bog is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.1 miles from Boscawen and 16.7 miles from Bedford.

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

The direct path is about 26 miles (41.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.42 one way or $8.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Boscawen and Mostly Cloudy near Bedford.

Stop Ideas Near Bow Bog

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

10 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

15 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

37 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Nashua, NH

37 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boscawen and Bedford. Straight-line distance: 26.01 mi (41.86 km).

Boscawen

#1 Boscawen

Town in New Hampshire

Population4,097
Coordinates43.3150800, -71.6209100
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Bedford

#2 Bedford

City in New Hampshire, USA

Population22,957
Coordinates42.9464700, -71.5159000
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: The Acre (-71.620811, 43.314994)
End: Bedford Center Road (-71.515882, 42.946468)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.12 gal
4.25 L · about $4.42
Round trip
$8.84
2.24 gal · 8.5 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 19.9 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.42 $8.84
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.99 $9.98
Premium $4.86 $5.44 $10.88
Diesel $6.00 $6.72 $13.43

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Boscawen and Bedford. The current time is 09:20:59.

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.