How far is Moultonborough, NH from Bedford, NH?

The driving distance from Moultonborough, NH to Bedford, NH is about 72.5 miles (116.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.2 miles (90.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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
72.5 mi
01h 20m
Flight
56.17 mi
90.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.17 mi
Kilometers
90.4 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.5 mi
Kilometers
116.67 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bedford
Sat, Apr 18, 7:49 PM EDT
Return by in Moultonborough
Sat, Apr 18, 9:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Moultonborough
2026-04-18T18:28
Arrive Bedford
Sat, Apr 18, 7:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Moultonborough
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
Northfield
NH

Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire

From Moultonborough
35.4 mi
00h 40m
To Bedford
37.1 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Whittier Highway

    6.3 mi · 13 min · Whittier Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on Whittier Street

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Whittier Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Winnipesaukee Street

    816 ft · 20 sec · Winnipesaukee Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Daniel Webster Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    8.3 mi · 13 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1392 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I 93 South: Tilton, Concord

    1520 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway

    14.9 mi · 16 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Senator Styles Bridges Highway

    15.4 mi · 18 min · Senator Styles Bridges Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Everett Turnpike

    8.9 mi · 11 min · Everett Turnpike

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Everett Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Amoskeag Street, Goffstown Road

    122 m · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    59 m · 11 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Eddy Road

    1703 ft · 34 sec · Eddy Road

  17. 17

    Continue on McGregor Street

    2297 ft · 50 sec · McGregor Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Boynton Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Boynton Street

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    2182 ft · 43 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Meetinghouse Road

    714 ft · 23 sec · Meetinghouse Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Bedford Center Road

    6 m · 1 sec · Bedford Center Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bedford Center Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Moultonborough 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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Everett Turnpike
15.8 mi · 22%
Styles Bridges Highway
15.7 mi · 22%
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
15.4 mi · 21%
Whittier Highway
6.32 mi · 9%
Whittier Street
3.06 mi · 4%
Boynton Street
2.75 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Senator Styles Bridges Highway

Continue on Senator Styles Bridges Highway

15.4 mi · 00h 18m

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
01h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.3 mi
56.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Northfield
00h 40m from Moultonborough
Leave By
3:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Moultonborough 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 Moultonborough to Bedford?

The road trip is about 72.5 miles (116.7 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Northfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.4 miles from Moultonborough and 37.1 miles from Bedford.

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

The direct path is about 56.2 miles (90.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.10 one way or $20.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Northfield

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

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

BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

3 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

21 mi away
325 Route 104
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

25 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Plymouth, New Hampshire

37 mi away
83 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Moultonborough and Bedford. Straight-line distance: 56.17 mi (90.4 km).

Moultonborough

#1 Moultonborough

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population4,211
Coordinates43.7548000, -71.3967400
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Bedford

#2 Bedford

City in New Hampshire, USA

Population22,957
Coordinates42.9464700, -71.5159000
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: Whittier Highway (-71.396651, 43.754748)
End: Bedford Center Road (-71.515882, 42.946468)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.56 gal
9.68 L · about $10.10
Round trip
$20.20
5.12 gal · 19.36 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.5 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.10 $20.20
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.41 $22.82
Premium $4.86 $12.44 $24.87
Diesel $6.00 $15.35 $30.70

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Moultonborough and Bedford. The current time is 18:28:41.

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.