How far is Danbury, NH from Bedford, NH?

The driving distance from Danbury, NH to Bedford, NH is about 54.5 miles (87.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.6 miles (70.2 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
54.49 mi
01h 06m
Flight
43.64 mi
70.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.64 mi
Kilometers
70.23 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.49 mi
Kilometers
87.69 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bedford
Tue, May 12, 9:49 PM EDT
Return by in Danbury
Tue, May 12, 10:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Danbury
2026-05-12T20:43
Arrive Bedford
Tue, May 12, 9:49 PM 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 Danbury
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
East Concord
NH

A census-designated place in Merrimack County, New Hampshire.

From Danbury
26.4 mi
00h 33m
To Bedford
28.1 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ragged Mountain Highway

    77 m · 15 sec · Ragged Mountain Highway

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto U.S. Route 4

    7 mi · 12 min · U.S. Route 4

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Salisbury Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Salisbury Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Old Turnpike Road

    5.4 mi · 9 min · Old Turnpike Road

  6. 6

    Continue on High Street

    5 mi · 8 min · High Street

  7. 7

    Continue on King Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · King Street

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on King Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · King Street

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward King Street

    39 m · 2 sec · King Street

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto King Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · King Street

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Boyce Road

    42 m · 2 sec · Old Boyce Road

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Boyce Road

    1237 ft · 23 sec · Old Boyce Road

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 South

    5.8 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Everett Turnpike

    8.9 mi · 11 min · Everett Turnpike

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Everett Turnpike

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Amoskeag Street, Goffstown Road

    122 m · 10 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    59 m · 11 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Eddy Road

    1703 ft · 34 sec · Eddy Road

  21. 21

    Continue on McGregor Street

    2297 ft · 50 sec · McGregor Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Boynton Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Boynton Street

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    2182 ft · 43 sec

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Meetinghouse Road

    714 ft · 23 sec · Meetinghouse Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Bedford Center Road

    6 m · 1 sec · Bedford Center Road

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bedford Center Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Danbury 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
28 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
0 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Everett Turnpike
15.8 mi · 29%
U.S. Route 4
7.02 mi · 13%
I 93 South
5.77 mi · 11%
Old Turnpike Road
5.43 mi · 10%
High Street
5.02 mi · 9%
Main Street
3.8 mi · 7%
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 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
+10.9 mi
43.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Concord
00h 33m from Danbury
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Sunny leaving Danbury and Sunny near Bedford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 54.5 miles (87.7 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?

East Concord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.4 miles from Danbury and 28.1 miles from Bedford.

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

The direct path is about 43.6 miles (70.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 $7.57 one way or $15.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Sunny around Danbury and Sunny near Bedford.

Stop Ideas Near East Concord

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

3 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

24 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

29 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

43 mi away
325 Route 104

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Danbury and Bedford. Straight-line distance: 43.64 mi (70.23 km).

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#1 Danbury

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population1,236
Coordinates43.5256300, -71.8617500
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Bedford

#2 Bedford

City in New Hampshire, USA

Population22,957
Coordinates42.9464700, -71.5159000
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: Ragged Mountain Highway (-71.861764, 43.525611)
End: Bedford Center Road (-71.515882, 42.946468)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.92 gal
7.28 L · about $7.57
Round trip
$15.15
3.84 gal · 14.56 L
Estimated CO2
17.1 kg one way
Round trip: 34.1 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.57 $15.15
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.56 $17.11
Premium $4.86 $9.33 $18.65
Diesel $6.00 $11.51 $23.03

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Danbury and Bedford. The current time is 20:43:12.

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.