Bedford, New Hampshire to Portsmouth, New Hampshire: Road Trip Guide & Distance

39.3 miles 63.3 km · straight line
51.1 miles estimated 82.3 km · driving distance
1h 2min estimated drive time
$5 - $6 estimated fuel cost
~35min flight time · usually no direct flights
76° ENE bearing direction

How far is Bedford, New Hampshire from Portsmouth, New Hampshire?

The distance from Bedford, New Hampshire to Portsmouth, New Hampshire is 39.3 miles (63.3 km) as the crow flies. Portsmouth, New Hampshire is located ENE of Bedford, New Hampshire. By car, the driving distance is approximately 51.1 miles, taking about 1h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 35min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bedford, New Hampshire and Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Bedford, New Hampshire to Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 2min $5 - $6 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 14min $4–$8* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Bedford, New Hampshire & Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Quick Facts

Bedford, New Hampshire
42.95°N, 71.52°W
America/New_York
93m elevation
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
43.08°N, 70.76°W
America/New_York
6m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 13 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 3 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 633.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients