How far is Claremont, NH from Bedford, NH?
The driving distance from Claremont, NH to Bedford, NH is about 58.6 miles (94.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.3 miles (82.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Claremont and Bedford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Claremont and Bedford.
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Start on Front Street
72 m · 13 sec · Front Street
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Turn right onto Elm Street
108 m · 16 sec · Elm Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
2426 ft · 34 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Opera House Square
59 m · 3 sec · Opera House Square
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Keep slight right to continue on Broad Street
608 ft · 12 sec · Broad Street
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Continue on Broad Street
130 m · 9 sec · Broad Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Broad Street
867 ft · 15 sec · Broad Street
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Continue on Washington Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · Washington Street
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Continue on State Route 11
2.3 mi · 3 min · State Route 11
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Continue on John Stark Highway
4.6 mi · 5 min · John Stark Highway
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Continue on Elm Street
946 ft · 14 sec · Elm Street
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Continue on Maple Street
1358 ft · 41 sec · Maple Street
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Turn left onto Cross Street
144 m · 21 sec · Cross Street
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Turn right onto Canal Street
554 ft · 26 sec · Canal Street
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Turn right onto Sunapee Street
2.8 mi · 6 min · Sunapee Street
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Turn straight onto State Route 11
2.5 mi · 4 min · State Route 11
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Continue on Route 11
2097 ft · 60 sec · Route 11
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Continue on State Route 11
4.7 mi · 8 min · State Route 11
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Take the exit slight right
32.3 mi · 37 min
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Continue straight
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 93 South Toll: Manchester, Boston
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Everett Turnpike
5.7 mi · 7 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 · 11 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 · 23 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 Claremont and Bedford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Route 11
Take the exit slight right
32.3 mi · 00h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Claremont and Mostly Sunny near Bedford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Claremont to Bedford?
The road trip is about 58.6 miles (94.3 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?
Warner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.9 miles from Claremont and 21.7 miles from Bedford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.3 miles (82.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.17 one way or $16.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Claremont and Mostly Sunny near Bedford.
Stop Ideas Near Warner
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 Warner.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Claremont and Bedford. Straight-line distance: 51.36 mi (82.65 km).
#1 Claremont
City in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 12,944 |
| Coordinates | 43.3767400, -72.3467600 |
| Altitude | 151 |
| 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: 94 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $8.17 | $16.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $9.23 | $18.45 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $10.06 | $20.11 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $12.41 | $24.83 |
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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