How far is Hampton Falls, NH from Bedford, NH?
The driving distance from Hampton Falls, NH to Bedford, NH is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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 43m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New Hampshire
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hampton Falls and Bedford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hampton Falls and Bedford.
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Start on Depot Road
24 m · 9 sec · Depot Road
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Turn right onto Lafayette Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Lafayette Road
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Turn slight left
1105 ft · 37 sec
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Turn slight right onto Exeter-Hampton Expressway
35.2 mi · 42 min · Exeter-Hampton Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Airport, Manchester, Bedford
3.3 mi · 4 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 Hampton Falls and Bedford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Exeter-Hampton Expressway
Turn slight right onto Exeter-Hampton Expressway
35.2 mi · 00h 42m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Hampton Falls and Chance Rain Showers near Bedford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hampton Falls to Bedford?
The road trip is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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 21.9 miles from Hampton Falls and 21.9 miles from Bedford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.11 one way or $12.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Hampton Falls and Chance Rain Showers near Bedford.
Stop Ideas Near Raymond
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 Raymond.
Exeter station
Durham–UNH station
Manchester, New Hampshire
Haverhill station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hampton Falls and Bedford. Straight-line distance: 33.06 mi (53.21 km).
#1 Hampton Falls
City in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America
| Population | 2,411 |
| Coordinates | 42.9162000, -70.8636600 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| 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: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $6.11 | $12.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $6.91 | $13.82 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.53 | $15.06 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.30 | $18.59 |
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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