How far is Colebrook, NH from Bedford, NH?
The driving distance from Colebrook, NH to Bedford, NH is about 160.1 miles (257.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 134.6 miles (216.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 42m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Colebrook and Bedford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colebrook and Bedford.
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Start on Pleasant Street
45 m · 11 sec · Pleasant Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1181 ft · 20 sec · Main Street
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Continue on US Route 3
1.6 mi · 2 min · US Route 3
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Continue on Daniel Webster Highway
8.1 mi · 12 min · Daniel Webster Highway
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Continue on US Route 3
3.3 mi · 5 min · US Route 3
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Continue on Daniel Webster Highway
12.3 mi · 18 min · Daniel Webster Highway
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Continue on State Street
1594 ft · 27 sec · State Street
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Continue on Church Street
965 ft · 26 sec · Church Street
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Continue on Main Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Lancaster Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lancaster Road
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Continue on Main Street
5.2 mi · 8 min · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
51 m · 5 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Prospect Street
6.3 mi · 9 min · Prospect Street
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Continue on Lancaster Road
2 mi · 3 min · Lancaster Road
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Continue on Daniel Webster Highway
142 m · 11 sec · Daniel Webster Highway
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Continue on Twin Mountain Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Twin Mountain Road
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Continue on US Route 3 North
6.1 mi · 9 min · US Route 3 North
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Continue on US Route 3 South
140 m · 15 sec · US Route 3 South
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Turn slight right onto US Route 3 South
1.9 mi · 3 min · US Route 3 South
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Continue on Daniel Webster Highway
7.8 mi · 12 min · Daniel Webster Highway
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Take the ramp straight
8.2 mi · 13 min
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Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
50.5 mi · 54 min · Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on Senator Styles Bridges Highway
15.4 mi · 18 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 · 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 Colebrook 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.
Styles Bridges Highway
Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
50.5 mi · 00h 54m
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 Colebrook and Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers near Bedford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Colebrook to Bedford?
The road trip is about 160.1 miles (257.7 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?
Woodstock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.1 miles from Colebrook and 81 miles from Bedford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 134.6 miles (216.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.5 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 12:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.29 one way or $44.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Colebrook and Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers near Bedford.
Stop Ideas Near Woodstock
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 Woodstock.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colebrook and Bedford. Straight-line distance: 134.6 mi (216.62 km).
#1 Colebrook
City in Coös County, New Hampshire, United States of America
| Population | 2,134 |
| Coordinates | 44.8944900, -71.4959200 |
| Altitude | 313 |
| 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: 258 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 59m |
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 | $22.29 | $44.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $25.18 | $50.36 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $27.45 | $54.90 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $33.88 | $67.77 |
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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