Bedford, NH Road Trips

With 6 routes heading out and 12 heading in, Bedford, NH works well as a modest departure point in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 54 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Bedford, NH head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States

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Trip Routes

18

Longest Drive

130.8 mi

Gorham, NH

Quickest Drive

21m

Derry, NH

Plan Around Bedford, NH

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Bedford, NH is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Lincoln, NH to Bedford, NH 84.4 mi · 1h 41m Lempster, NH to Bedford, NH 59.3 mi · 1h 32m Kingston, NH to Bedford, NH 34.2 mi · 46m Peterborough, NH to Bedford, NH 31.3 mi · 49m

Continue From Bedford, NH

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Bedford, NH to Gorham, NH 130.8 mi · 2h 50m Bedford, NH to Ashland, NH 58.5 mi · 1h 12m Bedford, NH to Danbury, NH 53.4 mi · 1h 23m Bedford, NH to Webster, NH 39.6 mi · 58m

Trips from Bedford, NH

Bedford, NH to Gorham, NH

130.8 mi 2h 50m

Bedford, NH to Ashland, NH

58.5 mi 1h 12m

Bedford, NH to Danbury, NH

53.4 mi 1h 23m

Bedford, NH to Webster, NH

39.6 mi 58m

Bedford, NH to East Concord, NH

23.5 mi 34m

Bedford, NH to Chester, NH

19.6 mi 33m

Driving from Bedford, NH

The typical drive from Bedford, NH covers about 54 miles and takes around 1h 15m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 131 miles (2h 50m), while the shortest is just 20 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Bedford, NH include Gorham, NH (130.8 mi, 2h 50m), Ashland, NH (58.5 mi, 1h 12m), Danbury, NH (53.4 mi, 1h 23m), Webster, NH (39.6 mi, 58m), and East Concord, NH (23.5 mi, 34m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in NH currently averages around $3.95 per gallon. For the typical 54-mile trip from Bedford, NH, budget about $8 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 6 mapped routes leaving Bedford, NH and 12 routes heading into Bedford, NH, covering 18 total connections. Distances range from 20 to 131 miles.

The longest mapped route from Bedford, NH covers 131 miles and takes approximately 2h 50m. Shorter options start at just 20 miles.

The average route from Bedford, NH runs about 54 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 15m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.95/gallon for regular), the average 54-mile trip from Bedford, NH costs roughly $8 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Bedford, NH include Gorham, NH, Ashland, NH, Danbury, NH and Webster, NH. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.