How far is West Swanzey, NH from Bedford, NH?
The driving distance from West Swanzey, NH to Bedford, NH is about 55.5 miles (89.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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 16m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Swanzey and Bedford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Swanzey and Bedford.
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Start on Christian Hill Road
39 m · 9 sec · Christian Hill Road
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Turn right onto North Grove Street
853 ft · 37 sec · North Grove Street
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Turn straight onto Eaton Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Eaton Road
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Continue on Sawyers Crossing Road
1772 ft · 49 sec · Sawyers Crossing Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Homestead Highway
54 m · 3 sec · Old Homestead Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Old Homestead Highway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Old Homestead Highway
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Turn right onto Lake Street
1975 ft · 54 sec · Lake Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Swanzey Factory Road
37 m · 2 sec · Swanzey Factory Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Swanzey Factory Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Swanzey Factory Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Marlboro Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Marlboro Street
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Continue on Main Street
9.9 mi · 19 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Route 101
3.5 mi · 6 min · State Route 101
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Continue on Peterborough Bypass
1.8 mi · 3 min · Peterborough Bypass
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Peterborough Bypass
24 m · 2 sec · Peterborough Bypass
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Exit the roundabout onto Peterborough Bypass
3157 ft · 1 min · Peterborough Bypass
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Continue on Wilton Road
4 mi · 7 min · Wilton Road
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Continue on Gibbons Highway
9.3 mi · 15 min · Gibbons Highway
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Continue on Elm Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Elm Street
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Turn right onto State Route 101
11.3 mi · 16 min · State Route 101
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Continue straight
5.2 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto Meetinghouse Road
756 ft · 25 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 West Swanzey 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.
State Route 101
Turn right onto State Route 101
11.3 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Light Rain leaving West Swanzey and Rain Showers near Bedford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Swanzey to Bedford?
The road trip is about 55.5 miles (89.3 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?
Sharon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.5 miles from West Swanzey and 28 miles from Bedford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 3:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.73 one way or $15.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around West Swanzey and Rain Showers near Bedford.
Stop Ideas Near Sharon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Swanzey and Bedford. Straight-line distance: 41.12 mi (66.18 km).
#1 West Swanzey
Census-designated place in Cheshire County, New Hampshire
| Population | 1,308 |
| Coordinates | 42.8700800, -72.3217500 |
| Altitude | 156 |
| 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: 89 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $7.73 | $15.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $8.74 | $17.47 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $9.52 | $19.04 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $11.75 | $23.51 |
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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