How far is Jefferson, NH from Bedford, NH?

The driving distance from Jefferson, NH to Bedford, NH is about 119.7 miles (192.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.8 miles (163.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 00m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
119.76 mi
02h 00m
Flight
101.76 mi
163.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.76 mi
Kilometers
163.77 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.76 mi
Kilometers
192.73 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bedford
Thu, Apr 23, 4:07 AM EDT
Return by in Jefferson
Thu, Apr 23, 6:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jefferson
2026-04-23T02:07
Arrive Bedford
Thu, Apr 23, 4:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jefferson
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
Ashland
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Jefferson
59 mi
01h 00m
To Bedford
60.8 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Presidential Highway

    44 m · 10 sec · Presidential Highway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Meadows Road

    4.1 mi · 8 min · Meadows Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Owls Head Highway

    3 mi · 4 min · Owls Head Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on State Route 115

    3.6 mi · 6 min · State Route 115

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US Route 3 North

    2 mi · 3 min · US Route 3 North

  6. 6

    Continue on US Route 3 South

    140 m · 15 sec · US Route 3 South

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto US Route 3 South

    1.9 mi · 3 min · US Route 3 South

  8. 8

    Continue on Daniel Webster Highway

    7.8 mi · 12 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight

    8.2 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    50.5 mi · 54 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Senator Styles Bridges Highway

    15.4 mi · 18 min · Senator Styles Bridges Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Everett Turnpike

    8.9 mi · 11 min · Everett Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Everett Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Amoskeag Street, Goffstown Road

    122 m · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    59 m · 11 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Eddy Road

    1703 ft · 34 sec · Eddy Road

  19. 19

    Continue on McGregor Street

    2297 ft · 50 sec · McGregor Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Boynton Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Boynton Street

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    2182 ft · 43 sec

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Meetinghouse Road

    714 ft · 23 sec · Meetinghouse Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Bedford Center Road

    6 m · 1 sec · Bedford Center Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bedford Center Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jefferson 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
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Styles Bridges Highway
51.3 mi · 43%
Daniel Webster Highway
16 mi · 13%
Everett Turnpike
15.8 mi · 13%
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
15.4 mi · 13%
Meadows Road
4.13 mi · 3%
State Route 115
3.62 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Styles Bridges Highway

Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

50.5 mi · 00h 54m

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
02h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.9 mi
101.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashland
01h 00m from Jefferson
Leave By
2:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Jefferson and Partly Sunny near Bedford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jefferson to Bedford?

The road trip is about 119.7 miles (192.7 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?

Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59 miles from Jefferson and 60.8 miles from Bedford.

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

The direct path is about 101.8 miles (163.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 2:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.69 one way or $33.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Jefferson and Partly Sunny near Bedford.

Stop Ideas Near Ashland

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

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

BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

8 mi away
325 Route 104
BUS

Plymouth, New Hampshire

8 mi away
83 Main St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

27 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Lincoln, New Hampshire

38 mi away
Main and Franklin Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jefferson and Bedford. Straight-line distance: 101.76 mi (163.77 km).

Jefferson

#1 Jefferson

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population1,049
Coordinates44.4189500, -71.4745300
Altitude425
CountryUnited States
Bedford

#2 Bedford

City in New Hampshire, USA

Population22,957
Coordinates42.9464700, -71.5159000
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: US 2 (-71.474345, 44.41909)
End: Bedford Center Road (-71.515882, 42.946468)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 193 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.23 gal
16 L · about $16.69
Round trip
$33.37
8.46 gal · 32 L
Estimated CO2
37.6 kg one way
Round trip: 75.2 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $16.69 $33.37
Mid-grade $4.46 $18.85 $37.71
Premium $4.86 $20.55 $41.10
Diesel $6.00 $25.37 $50.73

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Jefferson and Bedford. The current time is 02:07:32.

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.