How far is Goffstown, NH from Bedford, NH?

The driving distance from Goffstown, NH to Bedford, NH is about 7.6 miles (12.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.6 miles (10.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 28m 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
7.63 mi
00h 14m
Flight
6.65 mi
10.71 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.65 mi
Kilometers
10.71 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.63 mi
Kilometers
12.28 km
Drive Time
00h 14m

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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 00h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bedford
Sat, Apr 18, 7:02 AM EDT
Return by in Goffstown
Sat, Apr 18, 7:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Goffstown
2026-04-18T06:47
Arrive Bedford
Sat, Apr 18, 7:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:14 AM to 7:14 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Goffstown
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Pinardville
NH

Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire

From Goffstown
4.5 mi
00h 07m
To Bedford
3.1 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
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 Goffstown and Bedford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1604 ft · 55 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Main Street

    23 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Exit the rotary onto Main Street

    41 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on South Mast Street

    3219 ft · 2 min · South Mast Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Mast Street

    31 m · 3 sec · South Mast Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto South Mast Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Mast Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Mast Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Mast Road

  8. 8

    Turn right

    3.6 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Turn right

    2118 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Meetinghouse Road

    714 ft · 23 sec · Meetinghouse Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Bedford Center Road

    6 m · 1 sec · Bedford Center Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bedford Center Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Goffstown 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
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
171.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mast Road
3.21 mi · 42%
South Mast Street
1.33 mi · 17%
Main Street
0.34 mi · 5%
Meetinghouse Road
0.14 mi · 2%
Bedford Center Road
0 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

3.58 mi · 00h 07m

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 14m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1 mi
6.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pinardville
00h 07m from Goffstown
Leave By
8:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Goffstown 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 Goffstown to Bedford?

The road trip is about 7.6 miles (12.3 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?

Pinardville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.5 miles from Goffstown and 3.1 miles from Bedford.

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

The direct path is about 6.6 miles (10.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 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 8:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.07 one way or $2.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pinardville

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

3 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Nashua, NH

23 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

24 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Haverhill station

42 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Goffstown and Bedford. Straight-line distance: 6.65 mi (10.71 km).

Goffstown

#1 Goffstown

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population18,136
Coordinates43.0203600, -71.6003500
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Bedford

#2 Bedford

City in New Hampshire, USA

Population22,957
Coordinates42.9464700, -71.5159000
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-71.600231, 43.020422)
End: Bedford Center Road (-71.515882, 42.946468)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 12 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.27 gal
1.02 L · about $1.07
Round trip
$2.13
0.54 gal · 2.04 L
Estimated CO2
2.4 kg one way
Round trip: 4.8 kg / 11 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $1.07 $2.13
Mid-grade $4.46 $1.20 $2.41
Premium $4.86 $1.31 $2.62
Diesel $6.00 $1.62 $3.24

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 Goffstown and Bedford. The current time is 06:47:42.

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.