How far is Wolfeboro, NH from Bedford, NH?

The driving distance from Wolfeboro, NH to Bedford, NH is about 57.5 miles (92.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.7 miles (75.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
57.5 mi
01h 14m
Flight
46.7 mi
75.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.7 mi
Kilometers
75.16 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.5 mi
Kilometers
92.54 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bedford
Thu, Apr 23, 4:05 AM EDT
Return by in Wolfeboro
Thu, Apr 23, 5:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wolfeboro
2026-04-23T02:50
Arrive Bedford
Thu, Apr 23, 4:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wolfeboro
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
Chichester
NH

Human settlement in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States of America

From Wolfeboro
27.8 mi
00h 37m
To Bedford
29.7 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on State Route 28

    9 mi · 13 min · State Route 28

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    121 m · 11 sec

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout

    20 mi · 31 min

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Epsom Circle

    58 m · 5 sec · Suncook Valley Highway

  6. 6

    Exit the rotary onto Suncook Valley Highway

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Suncook Valley Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Route 28

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Route 28

  8. 8

    Continue on Pinewood Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Pinewood Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Allenstown Road

    1480 ft · 37 sec · Allenstown Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Hooksett Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Hooksett Road

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Hooksett Village

    77 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto College Park Drive

    2332 ft · 1 min · College Park Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    1272 ft · 39 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Riverside Street

    1560 ft · 59 sec · Riverside Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West River Road

    1787 ft · 44 sec · West River Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Hackett Hill Road

    1333 ft · 35 sec · Hackett Hill Road

  17. 17

    Take the ramp right

    128 m · 11 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    2636 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Continue on I 93 South

    1211 ft · 30 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike

    1.6 km · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Everett Turnpike

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Amoskeag Street, Goffstown Road

    122 m · 10 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    59 m · 11 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Eddy Road

    1703 ft · 34 sec · Eddy Road

  25. 25

    Continue on McGregor Street

    2297 ft · 50 sec · McGregor Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Boynton Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Boynton Street

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    2182 ft · 43 sec

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Meetinghouse Road

    714 ft · 23 sec · Meetinghouse Road

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Bedford Center Road

    6 m · 1 sec · Bedford Center Road

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bedford Center Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wolfeboro 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
32 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 28
29.1 mi · 51%
Everett Turnpike
5.88 mi · 10%
Suncook Valley Highway
4.31 mi · 7%
Pinewood Road
3.15 mi · 5%
Boynton Street
2.75 mi · 5%
South Main Street
2.26 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

State Route 28

Exit the roundabout

20 mi · 00h 31m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
46.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chichester
00h 37m from Wolfeboro
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Wolfeboro 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 Wolfeboro to Bedford?

The road trip is about 57.5 miles (92.5 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Chichester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.8 miles from Wolfeboro and 29.7 miles from Bedford.

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

The direct path is about 46.7 miles (75.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.01 one way or $16.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Wolfeboro and Partly Sunny near Bedford.

Stop Ideas Near Chichester

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

12 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

27 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

30 mi away
119 Canal St.
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

40 mi away
3 Depot Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wolfeboro and Bedford. Straight-line distance: 46.7 mi (75.16 km).

Wolfeboro

#1 Wolfeboro

Town in Carroll County, New Hampshire, United States

Population6,450
Coordinates43.5839700, -71.2072900
Altitude170
CountryUnited States
Bedford

#2 Bedford

City in New Hampshire, USA

Population22,957
Coordinates42.9464700, -71.5159000
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-71.20721, 43.584051)
End: Bedford Center Road (-71.515882, 42.946468)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.03 gal
7.68 L · about $8.01
Round trip
$16.02
4.06 gal · 15.36 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 36.1 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.01 $16.02
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.05 $18.10
Premium $4.86 $9.86 $19.72
Diesel $6.00 $12.17 $24.35

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Wolfeboro and Bedford. The current time is 02:50:17.

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.