How far is Walpole, NH from Bedford, NH?

The driving distance from Walpole, NH to Bedford, NH is about 68.5 miles (110.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.9 miles (75.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m 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
68.45 mi
01h 29m
Flight
46.88 mi
75.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.88 mi
Kilometers
75.45 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.45 mi
Kilometers
110.16 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bedford
Sun, May 3, 7:57 AM EDT
Return by in Walpole
Sun, May 3, 9:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Walpole
2026-05-03T06:27
Arrive Bedford
Sun, May 3, 7:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Walpole
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
Peterborough
NH

Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States of America

From Walpole
34.2 mi
00h 44m
To Bedford
34.2 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
35°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 3 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1213 ft · 45 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Street

    2655 ft · 2 min · South Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bellows Falls Road

    16.3 mi · 19 min · Bellows Falls Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 10

    2430 ft · 49 sec · State Route 10

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 101

    54 m · 2 sec · State Route 101

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 101

    2 mi · 4 min · State Route 101

  7. 7

    Continue on Marlboro Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Marlboro Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    9.9 mi · 19 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on State Route 101

    3.5 mi · 6 min · State Route 101

  10. 10

    Continue on Peterborough Bypass

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Peterborough Bypass

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Peterborough Bypass

    24 m · 2 sec · Peterborough Bypass

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Peterborough Bypass

    3157 ft · 1 min · Peterborough Bypass

  13. 13

    Continue on Wilton Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Wilton Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Gibbons Highway

    9.3 mi · 15 min · Gibbons Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Elm Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Elm Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto State Route 101

    11.3 mi · 16 min · State Route 101

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    5.2 mi · 8 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Meetinghouse Road

    756 ft · 27 sec · Meetinghouse Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Bedford Center Road

    6 m · 1 sec · Bedford Center Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bedford Center Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Walpole 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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 101
22 mi · 32%
Bellows Falls Road
16.3 mi · 24%
Main Street
10.1 mi · 15%
Gibbons Highway
9.33 mi · 14%
Wilton Road
4 mi · 6%
Peterborough Bypass
2.44 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Bellows Falls Road

Turn left onto Bellows Falls Road

16.3 mi · 00h 19m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.6 mi
46.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Peterborough
00h 44m from Walpole
Leave By
3:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Walpole and Partly Sunny near Bedford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 68.5 miles (110.2 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Peterborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.2 miles from Walpole and 34.2 miles from Bedford.

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

The direct path is about 46.9 miles (75.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 3:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.51 one way or $19.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Walpole and Partly Sunny near Bedford.

Stop Ideas Near Peterborough

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

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

BUS

Nashua, NH

38 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

42 mi away
119 Canal St.
RAIL

Union Station

49 mi away
10 Vernon Rd
RAIL

Bellows Falls station

50 mi away
54 Depot St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Walpole and Bedford. Straight-line distance: 46.88 mi (75.45 km).

Walpole

#1 Walpole

Town in New Hampshire, United States

Population4,032
Coordinates43.0795200, -72.4259200
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Bedford

#2 Bedford

City in New Hampshire, USA

Population22,957
Coordinates42.9464700, -71.5159000
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-72.425771, 43.079499)
End: Bedford Center Road (-71.515882, 42.946468)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.41 gal
9.14 L · about $9.51
Round trip
$19.01
4.82 gal · 18.28 L
Estimated CO2
21.4 kg one way
Round trip: 42.8 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $9.51 $19.01
Mid-grade $4.46 $10.74 $21.48
Premium $4.86 $11.71 $23.42
Diesel $6.00 $14.45 $28.91

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Walpole and Bedford. The current time is 06:27:40.

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.