Bedford, MA Road Trips
Sitting in the Northeast, Bedford, MA is a local road trip base with 6 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 10 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Bedford, MA head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
Photo: Phil Evenden
Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
37.4 mi
Brockton, MA
Quickest Drive
17m
Waltham, MA
Plan Around Bedford, MA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Bedford, MA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Bedford, MA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Bedford, MA
Driving from Bedford, MA
Expect an average of 10 miles and about 17m behind the wheel when leaving Bedford, MA. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 10 miles (17m), while the shortest is just 10 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Bedford, MA include Waltham, MA (10.1 mi, 17m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 10-mile drive from Bedford, MA, expect to burn about 0.4 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 1 mapped routes leaving Bedford, MA and 5 routes heading into Bedford, MA, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 10 to 10 miles.
The longest mapped route from Bedford, MA covers 10 miles and takes approximately 17m. Shorter options start at just 10 miles.
The average route from Bedford, MA runs about 10 miles with a drive time of roughly 17m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Bedford, MA include Waltham, MA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Bedford, MA at a Glance
Founded
1640
Elevation
135 ft
Area
5 mi²
Notable People from Bedford, MA
A sampling of people born in Bedford, MA.
Neera Tanden
1970
American political consultant (born 1970)
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Bedford, MA.
Bedford Depot
railway station in Bedford, the United States of America
Bedford Center Historic District
historic district in Bedford, MA
Shawsheen Cemetery
historic cemetery in Bedford, Massachusetts, United States
Bedford Veterans Affairs Medical Center
hospital in Massachusetts, United States
City data from Wikidata (Q665011), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Bedford, MA
Bedford is a town in Massachusetts with a population of 14,000 (2020). Carlisle is a town with a population of 5,000 (2020). A low population density gives the town a rural feel, and it's known for outdoor activities including hiking and biking.
Town owned conservation lands can be found throughout Carlisle and all areas have hiking trails. 1 Great Brook Farm State Park, 165 North Rd (Carlisle), ☏ +1 978-369-6312. Dawn to Dusk. Hike or bike 20 miles of trails around operating farm fields and through the forest. There is a boat launch onto a small pond for canoes and kayaks. Come in the winter for cross-country skiing when there is sufficient snow cover. During the spring, summer, and fall the farm offers tours of the dairy barn and there is also an ice cream stand. (updated Oct 2022) Great Brook Cross Country Ski Touring Center, 1018 Lowell St (Carlisle), ☏ +1 978-369-7486. 10AM-5PM daily, seasonal. One of the few cross-country ski areas in the Boston area. Only open when there is snow on the ground. Night skiing available a few nights a week. (updated Oct 2022)
Great Brook Dairy Farm, 247 North Rd (Carlisle), ☏ +1 978-371-7083. Apr-Oct: 11AM-8PM. Ice cream stand located at Great Brook Farm State Park. Look at and feed farm animals and get a tour of the dairy barn. (updated Oct 2022) Kimball Farm Ice Cream, 343 Bedford Rd (Carlisle), ☏ +1 978-369-1910. 10AM-9PM daily. Seasonal. (updated Oct 2022)
1 Bedford Plaza Hotel, 340 Great Rd (Bedford), ☏ +1 781-275-6700. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. (updated Oct 2022)
Driving is the easiest way to get to Bedford and Carlisle. If coming from the Boston area, take MA-2 and Lowell Rd, or from I-95, and take the exit for MA-225 west. The MBTA operates the 62 bus to Bedford Monday through Saturday, service every 50-75 minutes. Bedford and Carlisle are popular destinations for cyclists. Many enter on Concord Rd or Bedford Rd. The wildly popular Minuteman Bikeway begins in Cambridge and terminates near Bedford Center. Several options like the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail branch out from there. 1 Hanscom Field (BED IATA), 200 Hanscom Drive, ☏ +1 781-869-8000. This field, once exclusively an Air Force Base is used by commuter/commercial air services, corporate aviation, private pilots, flight schools, some charters and light cargo. (updated Oct 2022) 2 Boston Logan International Airport (Logan Airport), East Boston (Logan Airport has many entrances), toll-free: +1-800-235-6426, [email protected]. 24 hours. Different amounts in different areas. (updated Jan 2025)
Given the infrequent nature of the 62 bus, driving and biking are the easiest ways to get around.
Travel tips adapted from Bedford (Massachusetts) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
Trips to Bedford, MA
Nearby Hubs
Other cities within driving distance of Bedford, MA that also have route pages.
Escape Planner
Where to go from Bedford, MA?
Curated day trips, weekend getaways, and overnight routes — grouped by how much time you have and the kind of trip you want.
Drives from Bedford, MA in your inbox
Monthly note with new routes, weekend drive ideas, and seasonal picks for MA. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
Browse more MA road trips or choose a route from Bedford, MA above.