How far is Lee, NH from Bedford, NH?
The driving distance from Lee, NH to Bedford, NH is about 35 miles (56.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lee and Bedford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lee and Bedford.
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Start on the route
32 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto Mast Road
38 m · 4 sec · Mast Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Mast Road
82 m · 8 sec · Mast Road
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Continue on North River Road
3 mi · 6 min · North River Road
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Continue on Lee Hill Road
1843 ft · 45 sec · Lee Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Calef Highway
4.2 mi · 7 min · Calef Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1904 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
20.3 mi · 24 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Airport, Manchester, Bedford
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on NH 101 West: Bedford, Nashua
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
2229 ft · 49 sec
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto Meetinghouse Road
714 ft · 23 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 Lee and Bedford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Calef Highway
Merge slight left
20.3 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Lee 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 Lee to Bedford?
The road trip is about 35 miles (56.4 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Candia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from Lee and 17.5 miles from Bedford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.89 one way or $9.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Lee and Partly Sunny near Bedford.
Stop Ideas Near Candia
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 Candia.
Manchester, New Hampshire
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Durham–UNH station
Exeter station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lee and Bedford. Straight-line distance: 28.25 mi (45.46 km).
#1 Lee
Town in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 4,597 |
| Coordinates | 43.1231400, -71.0114500 |
| Altitude | 58 |
| 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: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.89 | $9.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.53 | $11.05 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.02 | $12.05 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $7.44 | $14.87 |
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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