How far is Hancock, NH from Bedford, NH?
The driving distance from Hancock, NH to Bedford, NH is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hancock and Bedford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hancock and Bedford.
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Start on Main Street
5 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Forest Road
1 km · 1 min · Forest Road
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Continue on Peterborough Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Peterborough Road
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Turn right onto Concord Road
1289 ft · 22 sec · Concord Road
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Continue on Hancock Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Hancock Road
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Turn left onto Old Street Road
2501 ft · 1 min · Old Street Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Street Road
56 m · 8 sec · Old Street Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Old Street Road
2 mi · 5 min · Old Street Road
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Turn left onto Wilton Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Wilton Road
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Continue on Gibbons Highway
9.3 mi · 15 min · Gibbons Highway
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Continue on Elm Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Elm Street
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Turn right onto State Route 101
11.3 mi · 16 min · State Route 101
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Continue straight
5.2 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto Meetinghouse Road
756 ft · 25 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 Hancock and Bedford.
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.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Hancock and Mostly Sunny near Bedford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hancock to Bedford?
The road trip is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Wilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from Hancock and 12.2 miles from Bedford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.38 one way or $8.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hancock and Mostly Sunny near Bedford.
Stop Ideas Near Wilton
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 Wilton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hancock and Bedford. Straight-line distance: 23.53 mi (37.86 km).
#1 Hancock
Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 1,650 |
| Coordinates | 42.9728600, -71.9798000 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| 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: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.38 | $8.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.95 | $9.89 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.39 | $10.78 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $6.66 | $13.31 |
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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