Origin
Bedford, NH
Morning in Bedford on Tuesday
Local time
7:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bedford, NH to Candia, NH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
18.3 mi
29 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
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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Candia, NH
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Trip Overview
Bedford to Candia is 18.3 miles and takes about 27 minutes via NH 101, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New Hampshire, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its brief distance and duration, this route is ideal for a quick excursion or a segment of a larger New England road trip. You'll find it's a straightforward drive, mostly on a well-traveled highway, making it easy to navigate.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 101 | 14.3 mi | 19m |
| Old Candia Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Deerfield Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Old Deerfield Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Meetinghouse Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Bedford Center Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NH 101
— 14.3 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bedford, NH and Candia, 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
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
NH 101
Exit 7
Toward NH 101 East: Portsmouth, Seacoast
6
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 3
Toward NH 43: Candia, Deerfield
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
8
Turn straight onto NH 43
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Candia Road
9
Turn straight onto NH 43
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Main Street
10
Continue on NH 43
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Deerfield Road
11
Turn right onto Old Deerfield Road
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Old Deerfield Road
12
Arrive at destination
Old Deerfield Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 15.1 — 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
6
14.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward NH 43: Candia, Deerfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 3
Toward NH 43: Candia, Deerfield
4
15.1 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.95 one way
$5.89 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.24 | $6.48 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.50 | $7.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Candia, NH
Morning in Candia on Tuesday
Local time
7:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
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
1 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
27m 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 is predominantly highway, with 78% of the route on major roads. You'll experience a longest stretch of 14.3 miles on NH 101 before transitioning to surface roads like Old Candia Road and Deerfield Road. Expect a relatively quick commute with minimal complex intersections due to the highway's prevalence.
78% 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: 14.3 mi on NH 101.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NH 101 and Old Candia Road. 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 18.3 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 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 Candia, NH, road signs point toward Seacoast and Deerfield.
Seacoast
8.1 mi in
|
~12m
|
via NH 101
Deerfield
14.4 mi in
|
~19m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 18.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.3 miles on NH 101. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Candia, 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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