How far is Rollinsford, NH from Bedford, NH?

The driving distance from Rollinsford, NH to Bedford, NH is about 49.8 miles (80.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.4 miles (65 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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
49.82 mi
01h 05m
Flight
40.4 mi
65.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.4 mi
Kilometers
65.02 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.82 mi
Kilometers
80.17 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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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 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bedford
Tue, May 5, 1:45 AM EDT
Return by in Rollinsford
Tue, May 5, 2:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rollinsford
2026-05-05T00:40
Arrive Bedford
Tue, May 5, 1:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rollinsford
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
Epping
NH

Town in the U.

From Rollinsford
25 mi
00h 32m
To Bedford
24.7 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Railroad Avenue

    24 m · 5 sec · Railroad Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    152 m · 20 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Foundry Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Foundry Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Silver Street

    784 ft · 19 sec · Silver Street

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Short Street

    110 m · 11 sec · Short Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Portland Avenue

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Portland Avenue

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Chapel Street

    801 ft · 15 sec · Chapel Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Saint John Street

    138 m · 18 sec · Saint John Street

  9. 9

    Turn left

    155 m · 19 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    1876 ft · 57 sec · Central Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Hale Street

    105 m · 18 sec · Hale Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Locust Street

    1031 ft · 33 sec · Locust Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Silver Street

    3178 ft · 1 min · Silver Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Knox Marsh Road

    65 m · 5 sec · Knox Marsh Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Knox Marsh Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Knox Marsh Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Manchester Road

    106 m · 8 sec · Manchester Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Lee Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lee Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Turtle Pond Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Turtle Pond Road

  19. 19

    Take the ramp right

    1240 ft · 19 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Concord Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Concord Road

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Lee Circle

    88 m · 8 sec · Calef Highway

  22. 22

    Exit the rotary onto Calef Highway

    9.6 mi · 15 min · Calef Highway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right

    1904 ft · 47 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    20.3 mi · 24 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Airport, Manchester, Bedford

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on NH 101 West: Bedford, Nashua

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  27. 27

    Turn left

    2229 ft · 49 sec

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Meetinghouse Road

    714 ft · 23 sec · Meetinghouse Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Bedford Center Road

    6 m · 1 sec · Bedford Center Road

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bedford Center Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rollinsford 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
31 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Calef Highway
30.3 mi · 61%
Portland Avenue
3.34 mi · 7%
I 293 North
3.29 mi · 7%
Knox Marsh Road
3.22 mi · 6%
NH 101 West
2.91 mi · 6%
Concord Road
1.3 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
40.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Epping
00h 32m from Rollinsford
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Rollinsford and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Bedford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 49.8 miles (80.2 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Epping is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25 miles from Rollinsford and 24.7 miles from Bedford.

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

The direct path is about 40.4 miles (65 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.94 one way or $13.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rollinsford and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Bedford.

Stop Ideas Near Epping

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

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

RAIL

Exeter station

11 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

16 mi away
3 Depot Road
BUS

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

22 mi away
185 Grafton Drive
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

24 mi away
33 Chestnut St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rollinsford and Bedford. Straight-line distance: 40.4 mi (65.02 km).

Rollinsford

#1 Rollinsford

City in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Population2,577
Coordinates43.2362000, -70.8203400
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Bedford

#2 Bedford

City in New Hampshire, USA

Population22,957
Coordinates42.9464700, -71.5159000
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: Railroad Avenue (-70.820343, 43.236199)
End: Bedford Center Road (-71.515882, 42.946468)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.76 gal
6.65 L · about $6.94
Round trip
$13.89
3.52 gal · 13.3 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.3 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.94 $13.89
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.84 $15.69
Premium $4.86 $8.55 $17.10
Diesel $6.00 $10.55 $21.11

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Rollinsford and Bedford. The current time is 00:40:14.

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.