How far is New Hampton, NH from Bedford, NH?

The driving distance from New Hampton, NH to Bedford, NH is about 54.6 miles (87.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46 miles (74.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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
54.62 mi
00h 53m
Flight
46.07 mi
74.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.07 mi
Kilometers
74.15 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.62 mi
Kilometers
87.9 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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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 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bedford
Thu, Apr 23, 1:42 AM EDT
Return by in New Hampton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Hampton
2026-04-23T00:49
Arrive Bedford
Thu, Apr 23, 1:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Hampton
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
Boscawen
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From New Hampton
26.5 mi
00h 26m
To Bedford
28.1 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 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 New Hampton and Bedford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Hampton and Bedford.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1191 ft · 39 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto New Hampshire Highway 104

    1.3 km · 2 min · New Hampshire Highway 104

  3. 3

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

    1505 ft · 37 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway

    14.9 mi · 16 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Senator Styles Bridges Highway

    15.4 mi · 18 min · Senator Styles Bridges Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Everett Turnpike

    8.9 mi · 11 min · Everett Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Everett Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Amoskeag Street, Goffstown Road

    122 m · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    59 m · 11 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Eddy Road

    1703 ft · 34 sec · Eddy Road

  13. 13

    Continue on McGregor Street

    2297 ft · 50 sec · McGregor Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Boynton Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Boynton Street

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2182 ft · 43 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Meetinghouse Road

    714 ft · 23 sec · Meetinghouse Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Bedford Center Road

    6 m · 1 sec · Bedford Center Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bedford Center Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Hampton 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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Everett Turnpike
15.8 mi · 29%
Styles Bridges Highway
15.7 mi · 29%
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
15.4 mi · 28%
Boynton Street
2.75 mi · 5%
Main Street
1.28 mi · 2%
New Hampshire Highway 104
0.8 mi · 1%
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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
46 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boscawen
00h 26m from New Hampton
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving New Hampton 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 New Hampton to Bedford?

The road trip is about 54.6 miles (87.9 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Boscawen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.5 miles from New Hampton and 28.1 miles from Bedford.

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

The direct path is about 46 miles (74.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.61 one way or $15.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Hampton and Partly Sunny near Bedford.

Stop Ideas Near Boscawen

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

13 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

16 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

34 mi away
325 Route 104
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

39 mi away
119 Canal St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Hampton and Bedford. Straight-line distance: 46.07 mi (74.15 km).

New Hampton

#1 New Hampton

Human settlement in Belknap County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Population2,234
Coordinates43.6056300, -71.6542400
Altitude154
CountryUnited States
Bedford

#2 Bedford

City in New Hampshire, USA

Population22,957
Coordinates42.9464700, -71.5159000
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-71.654245, 43.605543)
End: Bedford Center Road (-71.515882, 42.946468)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.93 gal
7.3 L · about $7.61
Round trip
$15.23
3.86 gal · 14.6 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.3 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.61 $15.23
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.60 $17.20
Premium $4.86 $9.38 $18.75
Diesel $6.00 $11.57 $23.15

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 New Hampton and Bedford. The current time is 00:49:20.

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.