How far is Danville, NH from Bedford, NH?
The driving distance from Danville, NH to Bedford, NH is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Town in New Hampshire, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Danville and Bedford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Danville and Bedford.
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Start on the route
57 m · 16 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn right
9.5 mi · 18 min
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Continue on Range Road
2127 ft · 53 sec · Range Road
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Continue on Indian Rock Road
1614 ft · 39 sec · Indian Rock Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 North
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
7.7 mi · 9 min · Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
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Continue on Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
1 mi · 1 min · Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
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Continue on Alan B Shepard Highway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Alan B Shepard Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Airport, Bedford, Manchester
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on NH 101 West: Bedford, Nashua
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
2229 ft · 49 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 Danville 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.
Longest stretch
Turn right
9.53 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Danville and Mostly Clear near Bedford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Danville to Bedford?
The road trip is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Derry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Danville and 15.5 miles from Bedford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.30 one way or $8.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Danville and Mostly Clear near Bedford.
Stop Ideas Near Derry
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 Derry.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Danville and Bedford. Straight-line distance: 19.94 mi (32.09 km).
#1 Danville
Town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 4,596 |
| Coordinates | 42.9125900, -71.1245000 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| 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: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.30 | $8.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.86 | $9.72 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.30 | $10.59 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $6.54 | $13.07 |
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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