Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 25, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
34.2 mi
55 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
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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West Peterborough, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Bedford, NH to West Peterborough, NH is 34.2 miles and takes about 54m via NH 101, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically within New Hampshire. It's a straightforward drive that can easily be completed in under an hour, making it ideal for a quick excursion or a connection to another longer trip. You'll experience a mix of road types, so don't expect continuous highway driving from start to finish. Plan this as a single-day adventure.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 101 | 16.5 mi | 24m |
| Gibbons Highway | 9.3 mi | 14m |
| Wilton Road | 4 mi | 6m |
| Peterborough Bypass | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Elm Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Union Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Meetinghouse Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| State Route 101 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Bedford, NH and West Peterborough, NH.
Start on Bedford Center Road
Turn left onto Meetinghouse Road
Turn right onto NH 101
Turn left onto NH 101
Continue on NH 101
Continue on NH 101
Continue on NH 101
Merge onto NH 101
Enter roundabout onto NH 101
Continue on NH 101
Turn right onto Union Street
Turn left onto Wilder Street
Turn left onto May Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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.
A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 17.1 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 34.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Meetinghouse Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto NH 101
Lane positioning matters here
Enter roundabout onto NH 101 / Peterborough Bypass
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Turn right onto Union Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto May Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$5.91 one way
$11.83 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.90 | $6.60 | $13.19 |
| premium | $5.27 | $7.10 | $14.19 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $8.45 | $16.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.59 | $1.64 |
| Efficient EV | 8.6 | 0 | $2.99 | $1.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.79 | $2.19 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Bedford on Saturday
Local time
10:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
29°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Night in West Peterborough on Saturday
Local time
10:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
24°F
Partly Cloudy
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This route is a mix of highway and surface roads, with 48% of the drive on divided highways. You'll encounter a stretch of 16.5 miles on NH 101 before transitioning to other roads like Gibbons Highway and Wilton Road. Expect a change in driving conditions as you move from the faster highway segments to more local surface streets. The transition from highway cruising to navigating more built-up areas or rural roads will be noticeable.
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.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 54m 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 31.9 miles (NH 101 / Peterborough Bypass): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Gently rolling terrain
Total Climb
1,314 ft
Total Descent
752 ft
Highest Point
1,307 ft
~26.9 mi in
Elevation Range
1,090 ft
Founded 1750
Bedford is a city of 23,000 people (2020) in New Hampshire. It is a suburb of Manchester, New Hampshire's largest city.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 34.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Straightforward navigation.
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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