How far is Stratham Station, NH from Bedford, NH?

The driving distance from Stratham Station, NH to Bedford, NH is about 40 miles (64.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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
40.02 mi
00h 43m
Flight
32.21 mi
51.83 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.21 mi
Kilometers
51.83 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.02 mi
Kilometers
64.4 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bedford
Wed, Apr 29, 8:25 PM EDT
Return by in Stratham Station
Wed, Apr 29, 9:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stratham Station
2026-04-29T19:41
Arrive Bedford
Wed, Apr 29, 8:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Stratham Station
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
Raymond
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Stratham Station
20 mi
00h 21m
To Bedford
20 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
39°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
39°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Stratham Station and Bedford.

  1. 1

    Start on Depot Road

    1.4 km · 3 min · Depot Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Portsmouth Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Portsmouth Avenue

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Stratham Traffic Circle

    1068 ft · 28 sec · Portsmouth Avenue

  4. 4

    Exit the rotary onto Portsmouth Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Portsmouth Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1977 ft · 48 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    28.3 mi · 33 min

  7. 7

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

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

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

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Turn left

    2229 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Meetinghouse Road

    714 ft · 23 sec · Meetinghouse Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Bedford Center Road

    6 m · 1 sec · Bedford Center Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bedford Center Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stratham Station and Bedford.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Portsmouth Avenue
32.4 mi · 81%
I 293 North
3.29 mi · 8%
NH 101 West
2.91 mi · 7%
Depot Road
0.88 mi · 2%
Meetinghouse Road
0.14 mi
Stratham Traffic Circle
0.1 mi
Longest Stretch

Portsmouth Avenue

Merge slight left

28.4 mi · 00h 33m

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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
32.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raymond
00h 21m from Stratham Station
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Stratham Station and Mostly Cloudy near Bedford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Stratham Station to Bedford?

The road trip is about 40 miles (64.4 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Raymond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20 miles from Stratham Station and 20 miles from Bedford.

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

The direct path is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.56 one way or $11.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Stratham Station and Mostly Cloudy near Bedford.

Stop Ideas Near Raymond

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

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

RAIL

Exeter station

19 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

23 mi away
3 Depot Road
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

24 mi away
119 Canal St.
RAIL

Haverhill station

30 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stratham Station and Bedford. Straight-line distance: 32.21 mi (51.83 km).

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#1 Stratham Station

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

Population6,949
Coordinates43.0528700, -70.8953300
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Bedford

#2 Bedford

City in New Hampshire, USA

Population22,957
Coordinates42.9464700, -71.5159000
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: Depot Road (-70.895396, 43.0529)
End: Bedford Center Road (-71.515882, 42.946468)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.41 gal
5.35 L · about $5.56
Round trip
$11.12
2.82 gal · 10.7 L
Estimated CO2
12.5 kg one way
Round trip: 25.1 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.56 $11.12
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.28 $12.57
Premium $4.86 $6.85 $13.70
Diesel $6.00 $8.46 $16.91

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Stratham Station and Bedford. The current time is 19:41:57.

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.