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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
43.88 mi
00h 43m
Flight
33.06 mi
53.21 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.06 mi
Kilometers
53.21 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.88 mi
Kilometers
70.61 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bedford
Sun, Apr 19, 8:42 AM EDT
Return by in Hampton Falls
Sun, Apr 19, 9:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hampton Falls
2026-04-19T07:59
Arrive Bedford
Sun, Apr 19, 8:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hampton Falls
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 Hampton Falls
21.9 mi
00h 21m
To Bedford
21.9 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Hampton Falls Weather
NH
Live fallback forecast
57°F
Sunday
Using Kensington as the closest live forecast in the Rockingham County weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Depot Road

    24 m · 9 sec · Depot Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lafayette Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Lafayette Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight left

    1105 ft · 37 sec

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Exeter-Hampton Expressway

    35.2 mi · 42 min · Exeter-Hampton Expressway

  5. 5

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

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

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

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Turn left

    2229 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Meetinghouse Road

    714 ft · 23 sec · Meetinghouse Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Bedford Center Road

    6 m · 1 sec · Bedford Center Road

  11. 11

    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.

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
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Exeter-Hampton Expressway
35.2 mi · 80%
I 293 North
3.29 mi · 8%
NH 101 West
2.91 mi · 7%
Lafayette Road
1.76 mi · 4%
Meetinghouse Road
0.14 mi
Depot Road
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
33.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raymond
00h 21m from Hampton Falls
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

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 Hampton Falls and Bedford. Straight-line distance: 33.06 mi (53.21 km).

Hampton Falls

#1 Hampton Falls

City in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Population2,411
Coordinates42.9162000, -70.8636600
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Bedford

#2 Bedford

City in New Hampshire, USA

Population22,957
Coordinates42.9464700, -71.5159000
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: Depot Road (-70.863623, 42.916273)
End: Bedford Center Road (-71.515882, 42.946468)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.55 gal
5.86 L · about $6.11
Round trip
$12.23
3.1 gal · 11.72 L
Estimated CO2
13.8 kg one way
Round trip: 27.5 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New Hampshire · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Hampton Falls and Bedford. The current time is 07:59:06.

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.