How far is Salisbury, NH from Bedford, NH?

The driving distance from Salisbury, NH to Bedford, NH is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.68 mi
00h 45m
Flight
31.63 mi
50.9 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.63 mi
Kilometers
50.9 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.68 mi
Kilometers
62.25 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bedford
Tue, May 12, 8:16 PM EDT
Return by in Salisbury
Tue, May 12, 9:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Salisbury
2026-05-12T19:30
Arrive Bedford
Tue, May 12, 8:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Salisbury
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Concord
NH

The capital of New Hampshire.

From Salisbury
18.5 mi
00h 22m
To Bedford
20.1 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    66 m · 18 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Franklin Road

    34 m · 12 sec · Franklin Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Old Turnpike Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Old Turnpike Road

  4. 4

    Continue on High Street

    5 mi · 8 min · High Street

  5. 5

    Continue on King Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · King Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on King Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · King Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward King Street

    39 m · 2 sec · King Street

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto King Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · King Street

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Boyce Road

    42 m · 2 sec · Old Boyce Road

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Boyce Road

    1237 ft · 23 sec · Old Boyce Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 South

    5.8 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Everett Turnpike

    8.9 mi · 11 min · Everett Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Everett Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Amoskeag Street, Goffstown Road

    122 m · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    59 m · 11 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Eddy Road

    1703 ft · 34 sec · Eddy Road

  19. 19

    Continue on McGregor Street

    2297 ft · 50 sec · McGregor Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Boynton Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Boynton Street

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    2182 ft · 43 sec

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Meetinghouse Road

    714 ft · 23 sec · Meetinghouse Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Bedford Center Road

    6 m · 1 sec · Bedford Center Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bedford Center Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Salisbury 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
26 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
0 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Everett Turnpike
15.8 mi · 41%
I 93 South
5.77 mi · 15%
High Street
5.02 mi · 13%
King Street
3.2 mi · 8%
Boynton Street
2.75 mi · 7%
Old Turnpike Road
1.42 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Everett Turnpike

Continue on Everett Turnpike

8.91 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
31.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Concord
00h 22m from Salisbury
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Salisbury and Sunny near Bedford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Concord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from Salisbury and 20.1 miles from Bedford.

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

The direct path is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.40 one way or $10.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Salisbury and Sunny near Bedford.

Stop Ideas Near Concord

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

30 Stickney Ave.
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Manchester, New Hampshire

25 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

27 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

46 mi away
325 Route 104

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Salisbury and Bedford. Straight-line distance: 31.63 mi (50.9 km).

Salisbury

#1 Salisbury

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population1,468
Coordinates43.3800800, -71.7170200
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Bedford

#2 Bedford

City in New Hampshire, USA

Population22,957
Coordinates42.9464700, -71.5159000
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.717034, 43.379587)
End: Bedford Center Road (-71.515882, 42.946468)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.37 gal
5.17 L · about $5.40
Round trip
$10.81
2.74 gal · 10.34 L
Estimated CO2
12.2 kg one way
Round trip: 24.4 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.40 $10.81
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.11 $12.21
Premium $4.86 $6.66 $13.31
Diesel $6.00 $8.22 $16.43

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Salisbury and Bedford. The current time is 19:30:44.

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.