How far is East Kingston, NH from Bedford, NH?

The driving distance from East Kingston, NH to Bedford, NH is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.26 mi
00h 41m
Flight
25.29 mi
40.7 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.29 mi
Kilometers
40.7 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.26 mi
Kilometers
58.35 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bedford
Sat, Apr 18, 11:59 AM EDT
Return by in East Kingston
Sat, Apr 18, 12:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Kingston
2026-04-18T11:18
Arrive Bedford
Sat, Apr 18, 11:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in East Kingston
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Raymond
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From East Kingston
18.1 mi
00h 20m
To Bedford
18.1 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Kingston and Bedford.

  1. 1

    Start on Willow Road

    30 m · 6 sec · Willow Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Depot Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Depot Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward NH 125, NH 111

    51 m · 5 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    6.3 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1883 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    20.3 mi · 24 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Airport, Manchester, Bedford

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on NH 101 West: Bedford, Nashua

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Turn left

    2229 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Meetinghouse Road

    714 ft · 25 sec · Meetinghouse Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Bedford Center Road

    6 m · 1 sec · Bedford Center Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bedford Center Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Kingston and Bedford.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NH 125
27.7 mi · 76%
I 293 North
3.29 mi · 9%
NH 101 West
2.91 mi · 8%
Depot Road
1.48 mi · 4%
Meetinghouse Road
0.14 mi
Willow Road
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

NH 125

Merge slight left

20.3 mi · 00h 24m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
25.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raymond
00h 20m from East Kingston
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving East Kingston and Mostly Cloudy near Bedford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Kingston to Bedford?

The road trip is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

Raymond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from East Kingston and 18.1 miles from Bedford.

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

The direct path is about 25.3 miles (40.7 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 $5.05 one way or $10.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around East Kingston and Mostly Cloudy near Bedford.

Stop Ideas Near Raymond

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

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

RAIL

Exeter station

19 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

23 mi away
3 Depot Road
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

24 mi away
119 Canal St.
RAIL

Haverhill station

30 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Kingston and Bedford. Straight-line distance: 25.29 mi (40.7 km).

East Kingston

#1 East Kingston

City in United States of America

Population2,409
Coordinates42.9256400, -71.0167200
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Bedford

#2 Bedford

City in New Hampshire, USA

Population22,957
Coordinates42.9464700, -71.5159000
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: Willow Road (-71.016807, 42.925675)
End: Bedford Center Road (-71.515882, 42.946468)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.28 gal
4.84 L · about $5.05
Round trip
$10.10
2.56 gal · 9.68 L
Estimated CO2
11.4 kg one way
Round trip: 22.8 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.05 $10.10
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.70 $11.41
Premium $4.86 $6.22 $12.44
Diesel $6.00 $7.68 $15.35

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between East Kingston and Bedford. The current time is 11:18:33.

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.