How far is Bridgewater, NH from Bedford, NH?

The driving distance from Bridgewater, NH to Bedford, NH is about 63.1 miles (101.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.1 miles (79 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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
63.08 mi
01h 06m
Flight
49.08 mi
78.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.08 mi
Kilometers
78.98 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.08 mi
Kilometers
101.51 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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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 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bedford
Thu, Apr 23, 7:06 AM EDT
Return by in Bridgewater
Thu, Apr 23, 8:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bridgewater
2026-04-23T06:00
Arrive Bedford
Thu, Apr 23, 7:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bridgewater
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
Boscawen
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Bridgewater
30.7 mi
00h 33m
To Bedford
32.4 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Whittemore Point Road South

    71 m · 11 sec · Whittemore Point Road South

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mayhew Turnpike

    1715 ft · 37 sec · Mayhew Turnpike

  3. 3

    Continue on Lake Street

    3.4 mi · 7 min · Lake Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1002 ft · 28 sec · Pleasant Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Summer Street

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Summer Street

  6. 6

    Continue on New Hampshire Highway 104

    1.1 mi · 2 min · New Hampshire Highway 104

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 93 South: Tilton, Concord

    1505 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway

    14.9 mi · 16 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Senator Styles Bridges Highway

    15.4 mi · 18 min · Senator Styles Bridges Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Everett Turnpike

    8.9 mi · 11 min · Everett Turnpike

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Everett Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Amoskeag Street, Goffstown Road

    122 m · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    59 m · 11 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Eddy Road

    1703 ft · 34 sec · Eddy Road

  17. 17

    Continue on McGregor Street

    2297 ft · 50 sec · McGregor Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Boynton Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Boynton Street

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    2182 ft · 43 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Meetinghouse Road

    714 ft · 23 sec · Meetinghouse Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Bedford Center Road

    6 m · 1 sec · Bedford Center Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bedford Center Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bridgewater 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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Everett Turnpike
15.8 mi · 25%
Styles Bridges Highway
15.7 mi · 25%
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
15.4 mi · 24%
Summer Street
4.44 mi · 7%
Lake Street
3.39 mi · 5%
Boynton Street
2.75 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
01h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
49.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boscawen
00h 33m from Bridgewater
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bridgewater and Partly Sunny near Bedford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 63.1 miles (101.5 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Boscawen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.7 miles from Bridgewater and 32.4 miles from Bedford.

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

The direct path is about 49.1 miles (79 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.80 one way or $17.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bridgewater and Partly Sunny near Bedford.

Stop Ideas Near Boscawen

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

13 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

16 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

34 mi away
325 Route 104
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

39 mi away
119 Canal St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bridgewater and Bedford. Straight-line distance: 49.08 mi (78.98 km).

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#1 Bridgewater

Town in New Hampshire

Population1,082
Coordinates43.6384100, -71.7364700
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Bedford

#2 Bedford

City in New Hampshire, USA

Population22,957
Coordinates42.9464700, -71.5159000
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: Whittemore Point Road South (-71.736473, 43.638404)
End: Bedford Center Road (-71.515882, 42.946468)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.23 gal
8.43 L · about $8.80
Round trip
$17.59
4.46 gal · 16.86 L
Estimated CO2
19.8 kg one way
Round trip: 39.6 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.80 $17.59
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.94 $19.88
Premium $4.86 $10.83 $21.67
Diesel $6.00 $13.37 $26.75

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bridgewater and Bedford. The current time is 06:00:01.

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.