How far is Washington, NH from Bedford, NH?

The driving distance from Washington, NH to Bedford, NH is about 53.1 miles (85.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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
53.13 mi
01h 00m
Flight
33.33 mi
53.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.33 mi
Kilometers
53.64 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.13 mi
Kilometers
85.51 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bedford
Wed, May 6, 10:42 AM EDT
Return by in Washington
Wed, May 6, 11:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Washington
2026-05-06T09:42
Arrive Bedford
Wed, May 6, 10:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Washington
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hopkinton
NH

Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire

From Washington
25.7 mi
00h 30m
To Bedford
27.4 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
70°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    4.3 mi · 8 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on State Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · State Road

  3. 3

    Continue on 2nd New Hampshire Turnpike

    3.9 mi · 7 min · 2nd New Hampshire Turnpike

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1256 ft · 24 sec · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Franklin Pierce Highway

    16.3 mi · 22 min · Franklin Pierce Highway

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    7.9 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 South Toll: Manchester, Boston

    1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Everett Turnpike

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Everett Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Everett Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Amoskeag Street, Goffstown Road

    122 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    59 m · 9 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Eddy Road

    1703 ft · 34 sec · Eddy Road

  14. 14

    Continue on McGregor Street

    2297 ft · 50 sec · McGregor Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Boynton Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Boynton Street

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    2182 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Meetinghouse Road

    714 ft · 25 sec · Meetinghouse Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Bedford Center Road

    6 m · 1 sec · Bedford Center Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bedford Center Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Washington 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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Franklin Pierce Highway
24.2 mi · 46%
Everett Turnpike
12.5 mi · 24%
South Main Street
4.33 mi · 8%
2nd New Hampshire Turnpike
3.9 mi · 7%
Boynton Street
2.75 mi · 5%
Main Street
1.05 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.8 mi
33.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hopkinton
00h 30m from Washington
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Washington and Rain Showers Likely near Bedford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 53.1 miles (85.5 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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 25.7 miles from Washington and 27.4 miles from Bedford.

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

The direct path is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.42 one way or $14.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Washington and Rain Showers Likely near Bedford.

Stop Ideas Near Hopkinton

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

12 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

28 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

30 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Nashua, NH

47 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Washington and Bedford. Straight-line distance: 33.33 mi (53.64 km).

Washington

#1 Washington

Town in New Hampshire

Population1,104
Coordinates43.1759100, -72.0967500
Altitude448
CountryUnited States
Bedford

#2 Bedford

City in New Hampshire, USA

Population22,957
Coordinates42.9464700, -71.5159000
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-72.096441, 43.176092)
End: Bedford Center Road (-71.515882, 42.946468)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.88 gal
7.1 L · about $7.42
Round trip
$14.83
3.76 gal · 14.2 L
Estimated CO2
16.7 kg one way
Round trip: 33.4 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $7.42 $14.83
Mid-grade $4.46 $8.38 $16.76
Premium $4.86 $9.13 $18.27
Diesel $6.00 $11.27 $22.55

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Washington and Bedford. The current time is 09:42:04.

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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.