Origin
Bedford, NH
Night in Bedford on Saturday
Local time
10:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bedford, NH to Danbury, 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 23m
Distance
53.4 mi
86 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
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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Danbury, NH
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Trip Overview
Bedford, NH to Danbury, NH is 53.4 miles and takes about 1 hour 23 minutes via Everett Turnpike and U.S. Route 4, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New Hampshire, offering a straightforward journey through the Northeast region. It's a relatively short drive, making it an easy day trip or a quick leg on a longer adventure. The main roads involved provide a mix of faster travel and more local road conditions, so be prepared for varying driving experiences.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Everett Turnpike | 16.7 mi | 20m |
| U.S. Route 4 | 7 mi | 11m |
| Styles Bridges Highway | 6.4 mi | 7m |
| Old Turnpike Road | 5.4 mi | 9m |
| High Street | 5 mi | 7m |
| King Street | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| Main Street | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| Salisbury Highway | 2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Everett Turnpike
— 16.7 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bedford, NH and Danbury, 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
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
11
Take the exit onto US 4
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 4
Exit 17
Toward US 4, US 3: Penacook, Boscawen
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Enter roundabout onto US 4
148 ft
·
2 sec
·
King Street
13
Continue on US 4
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
King Street
Use the straight lane.
14
Enter roundabout onto US 4
115 ft
·
1 sec
·
King Street
15
Continue on US 4
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
King Street
Use the straight lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto US 4
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
High Street
17
Continue on US 4
5.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Old Turnpike Road
18
Continue on US 4
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Salisbury Highway
19
Continue on US 4; NH 11
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Main Street
20
Turn right onto US 4
7.0 mi
·
11 min
·
U.S. Route 4
Use the right lane.
21
Turn slight right
136 ft
·
10 sec
Toward NH 104 East
22
Turn right onto NH 104
170 ft
·
4 sec
·
Ragged Mountain Highway
23
Arrive at destination
NH 104
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.7 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 53.4 — 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
5
3.7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
27.1 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
US 4
Take the exit onto US 4 toward US 4, US 3: Penacook, Boscawen
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / left lanes.
Exit 17
Toward US 4, US 3: Penacook, Boscawen
5
46.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
|
US 4 / U.S. Route 4
Turn right onto US 4 / U.S. Route 4
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
53.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
|
NH 104 / Ragged Mountain Highway
Turn right onto NH 104 / Ragged Mountain Highway
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.60 one way
$17.19 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.46 | $18.92 |
| premium | $4.86 | $10.23 | $20.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.79 | $23.58 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.55
Everett Turnpike
(10.2 mi)
$0.71
Everett Turnpike
(6.6 mi)
$0.46
Old Turnpike Road
(5.4 mi)
$0.38
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$2
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16 | 0 | $5.61 | $2.56 |
| Efficient EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.67 | $2.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.48 | $3.42 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Danbury, NH
Night in Danbury on Saturday
Local time
10:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Webster, NH
27 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
17 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 23m 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 is a mixed drive, with 58% of it on highways, meaning you'll experience both faster travel and more local road conditions. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 16.7 miles on the Everett Turnpike. As you progress, the character of the drive will shift from the turnpike to U.S. Route 4, which will likely involve more local traffic and potentially slower speeds. Expect a dynamic driving experience rather than a monotonous interstate cruise.
58% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.7 mi on Everett Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Meetinghouse Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.4 miles you will encounter 13 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 3.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 27.1 miles (US 4): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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.
On the drive from Bedford, NH to Danbury, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Boscawen along the way.
Boscawen
27.1 mi in
|
~37m
|
via US 4
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 53.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.7 miles on Everett Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.55 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.
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 Danbury, 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 3.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 27.1 miles (US 4): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Danbury, 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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