How far is Stoddard, NH from Bedford, NH?
The driving distance from Stoddard, NH to Bedford, NH is about 56.5 miles (91 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stoddard and Bedford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stoddard and Bedford.
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Start on Route 123 North
2.9 mi · 6 min · Route 123 North
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Route 9
2.3 mi · 3 min · Route 9
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Continue on Keene Road
5.7 mi · 8 min · Keene Road
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Continue on West Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Turn straight onto Franklin Pierce Highway
16.3 mi · 22 min · Franklin Pierce Highway
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Merge slight left
7.9 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 93 South Toll: Manchester, Boston
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Everett Turnpike
5.7 mi · 7 min · Everett Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
4.9 mi · 6 min · Everett Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Amoskeag Street, Goffstown Road
122 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left
59 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Eddy Road
1703 ft · 34 sec · Eddy Road
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Continue on McGregor Street
2297 ft · 50 sec · McGregor Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Boynton Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · Boynton Street
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Continue straight
2182 ft · 43 sec
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto Meetinghouse Road
714 ft · 23 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 Stoddard and Bedford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Franklin Pierce Highway
Turn straight onto Franklin Pierce Highway
16.3 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Stoddard 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 Stoddard to Bedford?
The road trip is about 56.5 miles (91 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
Hopkinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.5 miles from Stoddard and 29.1 miles from Bedford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.9 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 4:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.85 one way or $15.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Stoddard and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Bedford.
Stop Ideas Near Hopkinton
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 Hopkinton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stoddard and Bedford. Straight-line distance: 31.59 mi (50.84 km).
#1 Stoddard
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 1,254 |
| Coordinates | 43.0786900, -72.1145300 |
| Altitude | 432 |
| 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: 91 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $7.85 | $15.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.87 | $17.74 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $9.67 | $19.33 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $11.93 | $23.87 |
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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