How far is Nottingham, NH from Bedford, NH?
The driving distance from Nottingham, NH to Bedford, NH is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24 miles (38.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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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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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nottingham and Bedford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nottingham and Bedford.
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Start on Stage Road
79 m · 14 sec · Stage Road
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Turn sharp right onto Church Street
145 m · 16 sec · Church Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Church Street
37 m · 3 sec · Church Street
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Turn slight left onto Raymond Road
4.1 mi · 8 min · Raymond Road
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Continue on Nottingham Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · Nottingham Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
534 ft · 17 sec
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Turn right onto Freetown Road
1085 ft · 26 sec · Freetown Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Freetown Road
1472 ft · 45 sec · Freetown Road
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Turn left onto NH 101 West: Manchester
1772 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
16 mi · 19 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 · 25 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 Nottingham and Bedford.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
NH 101 West
Merge slight left
16 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Nottingham and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bedford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nottingham to Bedford?
The road trip is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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 15 miles from Nottingham and 15 miles from Bedford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24 miles (38.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.18 one way or $8.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Nottingham and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nottingham and Bedford. Straight-line distance: 24.01 mi (38.64 km).
#1 Nottingham
Human settlement in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America
| Population | 5,174 |
| Coordinates | 43.1145300, -71.0997800 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| 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: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.18 | $8.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.72 | $9.45 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.15 | $10.30 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $6.36 | $12.71 |
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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