Origin
Bedford, NH
Late night in Bedford on Sunday
Local time
12:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bedford, NH to Ashland, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 12m
Distance
58.5 mi
94 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bedford, NH
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Ashland, NH
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Bedford to Ashland, you can expect a manageable 58.5-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 12 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $9 on fuel for the trip, making it a very cost-effective way to traverse this part of New Hampshire. By utilizing the Everett Turnpike alongside Boynton Street and Styles Bridges Highway, you get a direct path through the Northeast. It is an ideal distance for those who want to get on the road and arrive at their destination quickly without feeling drained by a long transit.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Styles Bridges Highway | 36.2 mi | 39m |
| Everett Turnpike | 16.7 mi | 20m |
| Boynton Street | 1.6 mi | 4m |
| NH 101 | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Sen Styles Bridges Highway | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Granite Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Styles Bridges Highway
— 36.2 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bedford, NH and Ashland, NH.
1
Start on Bedford Center Road
20 ft
·
7 sec
·
Bedford Center Road
2
Turn left onto Meetinghouse Road
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Meetinghouse Road
3
Turn left onto NH 101
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
NH 101
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on Boynton Street
1.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Boynton Street
5
Turn slight right onto South Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
6
Continue on Granite Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Granite Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto I 293; NH 3A
6.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Everett Turnpike
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Everett Turnpike
10
Continue on I 93
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
11
Continue on I 93
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
·
Sen Styles Bridges Highway
12
Continue on I 93
19 mi
·
20 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 24
Toward US 3, NH 25: Ashland, Holderness
14
Keep slight right at fork
283 ft
·
6 sec
15
Turn slight right onto US 3; NH 25
386 ft
·
9 sec
·
Daniel Webster Highway
16
Continue on US 3; NH 25
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
17
Continue on NH 132
129 ft
·
5 sec
·
Main Street
18
Arrive at destination
NH 132
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.3 miles from Bedford, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 57.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Meetinghouse Road
Turn left onto Meetinghouse Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NH 101
Turn left onto NH 101
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
3.7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
57.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
Take the exit toward US 3, NH 25: Ashland, Holderness
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 24
Toward US 3, NH 25: Ashland, Holderness
5
57.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.42 one way
$18.84 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $10.36 | $20.72 |
| premium | $4.86 | $11.20 | $22.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.92 | $25.83 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.17
Everett Turnpike
(10.2 mi)
$0.71
Everett Turnpike
(6.6 mi)
$0.46
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$1
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.14 | $2.81 |
| Efficient EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.12 | $2.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.4 | 0 | $8.19 | $3.74 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Ashland, NH
Late night in Ashland on Sunday
Local time
12:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
36°F
Northfield, NH
29 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 12m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive offers a mixed profile, balancing faster highway transit with more localized roads. About 30% of your time will be spent on highways, providing a nice contrast to the slower-paced sections of the journey. You will spend your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 36.2 miles on the Styles Bridges Highway, which serves as the backbone of your travel. As you transition between these different road types, the character of the drive shifts from high-speed segments to more nuanced local navigation. Staying alert is key as the road environment changes, keeping the driving experience engaging from start to finish.
30% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 36.2 mi on Styles Bridges Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Meetinghouse Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 58.5 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Meetinghouse Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (NH 101): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
773 ft
146 ft
Total Climb
922 ft
Total Descent
662 ft
Highest Point
773 ft
~50.2 mi in
Elevation Range
627 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 58.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 36.2 miles on Styles Bridges Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.17 in tolls one way, starting with Everett Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through NH can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Meetinghouse Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (NH 101): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Ashland, NH before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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