How far is Henniker, NH from Bedford, NH?

The driving distance from Henniker, NH to Bedford, NH is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.4 miles (36 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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
25.33 mi
00h 36m
Flight
22.34 mi
35.95 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.34 mi
Kilometers
35.95 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.33 mi
Kilometers
40.77 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bedford
Mon, May 4, 6:32 PM EDT
Return by in Henniker
Mon, May 4, 7:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Henniker
2026-05-04T17:55
Arrive Bedford
Mon, May 4, 6:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Henniker
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
Bow
NH

Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States

From Henniker
17.1 mi
00h 18m
To Bedford
8.2 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
69°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Maple Street

    2760 ft · 47 sec · Maple Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp straight

    1438 ft · 39 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    7.7 mi · 10 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    7.9 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 South Toll: Manchester, Boston

    1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto Everett Turnpike

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Everett Turnpike

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Everett Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Amoskeag Street, Goffstown Road

    122 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    59 m · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Eddy Road

    1703 ft · 34 sec · Eddy Road

  12. 12

    Continue on McGregor Street

    2297 ft · 50 sec · McGregor Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Boynton Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Boynton Street

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2182 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Meetinghouse Road

    714 ft · 23 sec · Meetinghouse Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Bedford Center Road

    6 m · 1 sec · Bedford Center Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bedford Center Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Henniker 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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
75.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maple Street
16.4 mi · 65%
Everett Turnpike
12.5 mi · 49%
Boynton Street
2.75 mi · 11%
Main Street
1.05 mi · 4%
I 93 South Toll
0.63 mi · 2%
McGregor Street
0.43 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Maple Street

Merge slight left

7.91 mi · 00h 10m

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 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
22.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bow
00h 18m from Henniker
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Henniker 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 Henniker to Bedford?

The road trip is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Bow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Henniker and 8.2 miles from Bedford.

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

The direct path is about 22.4 miles (36 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.51 one way or $7.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Henniker and Mostly Sunny near Bedford.

Stop Ideas Near Bow

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

9 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

17 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

36 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Nashua, NH

38 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Henniker and Bedford. Straight-line distance: 22.34 mi (35.95 km).

Henniker

#1 Henniker

Town in New Hampshire

Population5,006
Coordinates43.1798000, -71.8223000
Altitude132
CountryUnited States
Bedford

#2 Bedford

City in New Hampshire, USA

Population22,957
Coordinates42.9464700, -71.5159000
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: Maple Street (-71.822403, 43.17977)
End: Bedford Center Road (-71.515882, 42.946468)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.89 gal
3.38 L · about $3.51
Round trip
$7.02
1.78 gal · 6.76 L
Estimated CO2
7.9 kg one way
Round trip: 15.8 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.51 $7.02
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.97 $7.93
Premium $4.86 $4.32 $8.65
Diesel $6.00 $5.34 $10.67

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Henniker and Bedford. The current time is 17:55:36.

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.