How far is Canterbury, NH from Bedford, NH?
The driving distance from Canterbury, NH to Bedford, NH is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Frost then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Canterbury and Bedford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canterbury and Bedford.
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Start on Center Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Center Road
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Turn right onto Northwest Road
156 m · 13 sec · Northwest Road
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Turn left onto Carter Hill Road
3043 ft · 1 min · Carter Hill Road
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Turn straight onto West Road
1.3 km · 2 min · West Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 93 South
848 ft · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto Senator Styles Bridges Highway
8.9 mi · 10 min · Senator Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on Everett Turnpike
8.9 mi · 11 min · Everett Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
4.9 mi · 6 min · Everett Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Amoskeag Street, Goffstown Road
122 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left
59 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Eddy Road
1703 ft · 34 sec · Eddy Road
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Continue on McGregor Street
2297 ft · 50 sec · McGregor Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Boynton Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · Boynton Street
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Continue straight
2182 ft · 43 sec
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto Meetinghouse Road
714 ft · 25 sec · Meetinghouse Road
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Turn right onto Bedford Center Road
6 m · 1 sec · Bedford Center Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bedford Center Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Canterbury and Bedford.
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.
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.
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.
Areas Of Frost then Sunny leaving Canterbury and Sunny near Bedford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Canterbury to Bedford?
The road trip is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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 16.4 miles from Canterbury and 18 miles from Bedford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.81 one way or $9.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Sunny around Canterbury and Sunny near Bedford.
Stop Ideas Near Bow Bog
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bow Bog.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Canterbury and Bedford. Straight-line distance: 27.1 mi (43.61 km).
#1 Canterbury
Human settlement in United States of America
| Population | 2,496 |
| Coordinates | 43.3370200, -71.5653500 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bedford
City in New Hampshire, USA
| Population | 22,957 |
| Coordinates | 42.9464700, -71.5159000 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bedford Center Road (-71.515882, 42.946468)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $4.81 | $9.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.44 | $10.88 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.93 | $11.85 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.32 | $14.63 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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