Origin
Bedford, NH
Night in Bedford on Saturday
Local time
10:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bedford, NH to Chester, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
19.6 mi
32 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
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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Chester, NH
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Trip Overview
Bedford, NH to Chester, NH is 19.6 miles and takes about 33 minutes via NH 101, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within New Hampshire, offering a straightforward transition between two points in the Northeast region. Expect a mixed drive that's easily manageable for a single day, making it ideal for a quick trip or an add-on to a larger journey. Its brevity means you won't spend much time on the road, leaving plenty of time for your destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 101 | 11.3 mi | 15m |
| Chester Road | 3.9 mi | 7m |
| Chester Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Hooksett Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Meetinghouse Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Bedford Center Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NH 101
— 11.3 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bedford, NH and Chester, 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
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
NH 101
Exit 7
Toward NH 101 East: Portsmouth, Seacoast
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
Exit 2
Toward Auburn, Chester
7
Turn right onto Hooksett Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Hooksett Road
8
Continue on NH 121
3.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Chester Road
9
Continue on NH 121
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Chester Street
10
Turn right
499 ft
·
36 sec
11
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 19.5 — 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
11.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward Auburn, Chester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 2
Toward Auburn, Chester
4
19.5 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.16 one way
$6.31 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.47 | $6.94 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.75 | $7.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.33 | $8.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.74 | $1.25 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Chester, NH
Night in Chester on Saturday
Local time
10:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°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
14 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
33m 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 route features a 57% highway share, meaning you'll spend a good portion of the 19.6 miles on faster roads like NH 101. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 11.3 miles on NH 101, offering a consistent pace for a significant part of the drive. Beyond the highway segments, the drive incorporates local roads like Chester Road and Chester Street, introducing some variation as you approach your destination. This mixed profile means you'll experience both open-road cruising and more local driving.
57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.3 mi on NH 101.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Meetinghouse Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 33m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 Chester, NH, road signs point toward Seacoast and Auburn.
Seacoast
8.1 mi in
|
~12m
|
via NH 101
Auburn
11.4 mi in
|
~16m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 19.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.3 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 Chester, 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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