Bedford, NY Road Trips
Bedford, NY serves as a quiet starting point in the Northeast, connecting drivers to 7 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 82 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Bedford, NY head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
10
Longest Drive
371.2 mi
Tonawanda, NY
Quickest Drive
24m
White Plains, NY
Plan Around Bedford, NY
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Bedford, NY is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Bedford, NY
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Bedford, NY
Driving from Bedford, NY
The typical drive from Bedford, NY covers about 82 miles and takes around 1h 58m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 316 miles (6h 59m), while the shortest is just 33 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Bedford, NY most often head toward Greece, NY (315.6 mi, 6h 59m), Brooklyn, NY (50.4 mi, 1h 19m), New York City, NY (47.9 mi, 1h 18m), Queens, NY (44.8 mi, 1h 9m), and Manhattan, NY (43.2 mi, 1h 6m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in NY currently averages around $4.01 per gallon. For the typical 82-mile trip from Bedford, NY, budget about $13 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
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 7 mapped routes leaving Bedford, NY and 3 routes heading into Bedford, NY, covering 10 total connections. Distances range from 33 to 316 miles.
The longest mapped route from Bedford, NY covers 316 miles and takes approximately 6h 59m. Shorter options start at just 33 miles.
The average route from Bedford, NY runs about 82 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 58m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.01/gallon for regular), the average 82-mile trip from Bedford, NY costs roughly $13 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, NY include Greece, NY, Brooklyn, NY, New York City, NY and Queens, NY. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Bedford, NY by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
2,118
Median Income
$250,001
Median Home Value
$1,125,600
Median Age
43.4
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Bedford, NY at a Glance
Area
8 mi²
Sister Cities
Notable People from Bedford, NY
A sampling of people born in Bedford, NY.
Andrew Johnson
1981
English association football player (born 1981)
Jonathan Stroud
1970
British writer of fantasy fiction
Harold Abrahams
1899–1978
British sprinter (1899–1978)
Joseph Paxton
1803–1865
English gardener, architect and Member of Parliament (1803-1865)
Garry Monk
1979
English footballer (born 1979)
Apsley Cherry-Garrard
1886–1959
British explorer (1886-1959)
Ronnie Barker
1929–2005
English actor, comedian and writer (1929–2005)
John Le Mesurier
1912–1983
British actor (1912–1983)
Ethan Vernon
2000
British cyclist
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Bedford, NY.
Bedford Modern School
school in Bedford, UK
RAF Twinwood Farm
UK Royal Air Force airbase
John Bunyan Museum and Library
biographical museum in England, United Kingdom
Corn Exchange
event venue in Bedford, England
City data from Wikidata (Q208257), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Bedford, NY
Bedford is a town in Westchester County, New York.
Westchester County Airport, 240 Airport Road, White Plains (New York), +1 914 995-4860 (airlines). The closest airport, about 15 minutes' drive. Rental cars are available. Stewart International Airport (SWF IATA). Another alternative to the congestion of the 3 major airports. Allegiant Air, American Eagle, and JetBlue operate flights from Florida and Philadelphia (Mar 2021). Newark Liberty International Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, and LaGuardia Airport: The three major international airports in the New York City area offer service to just about anywhere. Westchester-based taxi and livery cars offer regular service to and from the three internationals from most areas of the county. New York City yellow cabs will take to you Westchester in a pinch, but the fares can be exorbitant. If staying in Westchester, ask if your hotel offers shuttle service.
Travel tips adapted from Bedford (New York) 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.
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