Bedford, PA Road Trips
Plan drives from Bedford, PA with practical route pages for distance, drive time, fuel cost, road character, and places to stop along the way.
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Trip Routes
2
Longest Drive
218 mi
Bristol, PA
Quickest Drive
3h 46m
Abington, PA
Plan Around Bedford, PA
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Bedford, PA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
2,851
Median Income
$50,570
Median Home Value
$182,300
Median Age
52.1
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Bedford, PA at a Glance
Founded
1751
Elevation
1,614 ft
Area
0 mi²
Notable People from Bedford, PA
A sampling of people born in Bedford, PA.
George Washington Williams
1849–1891
American Civil War soldier, Christian minister, Ohio politician, lawyer, journalist, and writer
Henry Woods
1764–1826
American politician from Pennsylvania
Abraham Arnold
1837–1901
American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient (1837–1901)
Thomas A. Boyd
1830–1897
American politician (1830–1897)
City data from Wikidata (Q1133571), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Bedford, PA
Bedford is a borough and the county seat of Bedford County, in the Alleghenies and Susquehanna Valley region of Pennsylvania.
Fraser Tavern. Historic 18th century tavern marked by sign at Pitt and Richard Streets. National Museum of the American Coverlet, 322 S Juliana St, ☏ +1 814-623-1588. obscure museum for those interested in blankets or woven tapestries. Bedford Historic District.
Omni Bedford Springs Resort & Spa, 2198 Sweet Root Rd, ☏ +1 814-623-8100. Fussy spa place with golf and dining amenities as well. Bring lots of money.
Super 8 by Wyndham Bedford, 4498 US 220, ☏ +1 814-310-9393. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. 24 hour staff, pet-friendly, and a free continental breakfast served from 6AM - 9AM. Other amenities include on-site guest laundry facility, and all guest rooms are equipped with free wireless high-speed Internet access, cable TV with Showtime, arm chair, desk, and alarm clock. A microwave, mini-fridge, iron, and ironing board are available upon request and are subject to availability. Suites feature a microwave and mini-fridge. $50.
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