How far is Fitzwilliam, NH from Bedford, NH?

The driving distance from Fitzwilliam, NH to Bedford, NH is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
46.83 mi
01h 02m
Flight
33.7 mi
54.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.7 mi
Kilometers
54.24 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.83 mi
Kilometers
75.36 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bedford
Thu, Apr 23, 1:28 AM EDT
Return by in Fitzwilliam
Thu, Apr 23, 2:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fitzwilliam
2026-04-23T00:25
Arrive Bedford
Thu, Apr 23, 1:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fitzwilliam
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
Temple
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Fitzwilliam
23.5 mi
00h 31m
To Bedford
23.4 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on NH Route 119 West

    5.6 mi · 9 min · NH Route 119 West

  2. 2

    Turn left onto US Route 202

    2.1 mi · 4 min · US Route 202

  3. 3

    Continue on River Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · River Street

  4. 4

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

    108 m · 19 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Peterborough Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Peterborough Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Jaffrey Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Jaffrey Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Grove Street

    1086 ft · 31 sec · Grove Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Wilton Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Wilton Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Gibbons Highway

    9.3 mi · 15 min · Gibbons Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Elm Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Elm Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto State Route 101

    11.3 mi · 16 min · State Route 101

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    5.2 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Meetinghouse Road

    756 ft · 25 sec · Meetinghouse Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Bedford Center Road

    6 m · 1 sec · Bedford Center Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bedford Center Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fitzwilliam 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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 101
16.5 mi · 35%
Gibbons Highway
9.33 mi · 20%
NH Route 119 West
5.57 mi · 12%
Wilton Road
4.02 mi · 9%
Jaffrey Road
3.1 mi · 7%
Peterborough Street
2.83 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

State Route 101

Turn right onto State Route 101

11.3 mi · 00h 16m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.2 mi
33.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Temple
00h 31m from Fitzwilliam
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Fitzwilliam and Partly Sunny near Bedford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Temple is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.5 miles from Fitzwilliam and 23.4 miles from Bedford.

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

The direct path is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.51 one way or $13.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fitzwilliam and Partly Sunny near Bedford.

Stop Ideas Near Temple

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

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

BUS

Nashua, NH

29 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

37 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

51 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Union Station

57 mi away
10 Vernon Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fitzwilliam and Bedford. Straight-line distance: 33.7 mi (54.24 km).

Fitzwilliam

#1 Fitzwilliam

Town in New Hampshire

Population2,376
Coordinates42.7806400, -72.1417500
Altitude349
CountryUnited States
Bedford

#2 Bedford

City in New Hampshire, USA

Population22,957
Coordinates42.9464700, -71.5159000
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: NH Route 119 West (-72.141695, 42.781104)
End: Bedford Center Road (-71.515882, 42.946468)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.65 gal
6.25 L · about $6.51
Round trip
$13.02
3.3 gal · 12.5 L
Estimated CO2
14.7 kg one way
Round trip: 29.3 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.51 $13.02
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.35 $14.71
Premium $4.86 $8.02 $16.03
Diesel $6.00 $9.90 $19.79

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Fitzwilliam and Bedford. The current time is 00:25:17.

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.