How far is Jaffrey, NH from Bedford, NH?

The driving distance from Jaffrey, NH to Bedford, NH is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.3 miles (43.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.54 mi
00h 50m
Flight
27.27 mi
43.88 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.27 mi
Kilometers
43.88 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.54 mi
Kilometers
60.41 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bedford
Wed, Apr 29, 8:18 PM EDT
Return by in Jaffrey
Wed, Apr 29, 9:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jaffrey
2026-04-29T19:28
Arrive Bedford
Wed, Apr 29, 8:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jaffrey
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Wilton
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Jaffrey
18.8 mi
00h 25m
To Bedford
18.8 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
35°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
39°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    27 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Blake Street

    56 m · 10 sec · Blake Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Peterborough Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Peterborough Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Jaffrey Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Jaffrey Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Grove Street

    1086 ft · 31 sec · Grove Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Wilton Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Wilton Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Gibbons Highway

    9.3 mi · 15 min · Gibbons Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Elm Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Elm Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto State Route 101

    11.3 mi · 16 min · State Route 101

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    5.2 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Meetinghouse Road

    756 ft · 25 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 Jaffrey 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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 101
16.5 mi · 44%
Gibbons Highway
9.33 mi · 25%
Wilton Road
4.02 mi · 11%
Jaffrey Road
3.1 mi · 8%
Peterborough Street
2.83 mi · 8%
Elm Street
1.34 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
27.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wilton
00h 25m from Jaffrey
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Jaffrey 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 Jaffrey to Bedford?

The road trip is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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 18.8 miles from Jaffrey and 18.8 miles from Bedford.

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

The direct path is about 27.3 miles (43.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.21 one way or $10.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wilton

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

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

BUS

Nashua, NH

20 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

27 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

44 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Haverhill station

54 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jaffrey and Bedford. Straight-line distance: 27.27 mi (43.88 km).

Jaffrey

#1 Jaffrey

Town in New Hampshire

Population5,287
Coordinates42.8139700, -72.0231400
Altitude304
CountryUnited States
Bedford

#2 Bedford

City in New Hampshire, USA

Population22,957
Coordinates42.9464700, -71.5159000
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: (-72.023015, 42.813652)
End: Bedford Center Road (-71.515882, 42.946468)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.32 gal
5.01 L · about $5.21
Round trip
$10.41
2.64 gal · 10.02 L
Estimated CO2
11.7 kg one way
Round trip: 23.5 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.21 $10.41
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.88 $11.77
Premium $4.86 $6.41 $12.83
Diesel $6.00 $7.92 $15.83

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Jaffrey and Bedford. The current time is 19:28:27.

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.