Origin
Bedford, NH
Late night in Bedford on Sunday
Local time
5:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bedford, NH to Barrington, 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 3m
Distance
44.5 mi
72 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m
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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Barrington, NH
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Trip Overview
Bedford to Barrington is 44.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 3 minutes via NH 101 and Calef Highway, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within New Hampshire, traversing the Northeast region. It's a relatively short trip, making it ideal for a quick drive or an easy addition to a larger travel plan. You'll primarily be on well-maintained state highways, offering a straightforward path between these two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 101 | 27.1 mi | 33m |
| Calef Highway | 14.2 mi | 22m |
| Franklin Pierce Highway | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Meetinghouse Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Bedford Center Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NH 101
— 27.1 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bedford, NH and Barrington, 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
Take the exit onto NH 101
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
NH 101
5
Keep slight right at fork onto NH 101
19 mi
·
22 min
·
NH 101
Exit 7
Toward NH 101 East: Portsmouth, Seacoast
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 7
Toward NH 125: Epping, Kingston
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn left onto NH 125
9.7 mi
·
14 min
·
Calef Highway
Use the straight lane.
8
Enter roundabout onto NH 125
171 ft
·
5 sec
·
Calef Highway
9
Continue on NH 125
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Calef Highway
10
Turn left onto NH 9
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Franklin Pierce Highway
Use the straight lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto NH 9
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Franklin Pierce Highway
12
Arrive at destination
NH 9
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.2 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 41.6 — 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.
7
8.1 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
NH 101
Keep slight right at fork onto NH 101 toward NH 101 East: Portsmouth, Seacoast
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 7
Toward NH 101 East: Portsmouth, Seacoast
8
27.2 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward NH 125: Epping, Kingston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 7
Toward NH 125: Epping, Kingston
5
41.6 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
NH 9 / Franklin Pierce Highway
Turn left onto NH 9 / Franklin Pierce Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.16 one way
$14.33 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.88 | $15.76 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.52 | $17.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.83 | $19.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.67 | $2.14 |
| Efficient EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.89 | $1.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.23 | $2.85 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Barrington, NH
Late night in Barrington on Sunday
Local time
5:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Areas Of Fog
E 0 to 5 mph
21% chance
Live forecast
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
12 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 3m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is mostly highway, with 61% of the total distance spent on higher-speed roads. You'll experience a continuous stretch of 27.1 miles on NH 101, which means a good amount of highway cruising before transitioning to surface roads. Expect more frequent exits and changes in speed limits as you move off the main highway and onto routes like Calef Highway and Franklin Pierce Highway.
61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.1 mi on NH 101.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NH 101 and Calef Highway. You will hit about 9 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
6/10
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 44.5 miles you will encounter 9 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 8.1 miles (NH 101): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bedford, NH and Barrington, NH, road signs point toward Seacoast and Kingston.
Seacoast
8.1 mi in
|
~12m
|
via NH 101
Kingston
27.2 mi in
|
~34m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 44.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27.1 miles on NH 101. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Barrington, NH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 8.1 miles (NH 101): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Barrington, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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