Origin
Boscawen, NH
Morning in Boscawen on Sunday
Local time
6:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Boscawen, NH to Bedford, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
30.2 mi
49 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Boscawen, NH
James Mirakian
Bedford, NH
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 30.2-mile drive from Boscawen, NH to Bedford, NH is a straightforward local journey that can easily be completed in about 43 minutes. With a modest estimated fuel cost of $5, it's an economical option for a quick trip. Designed as a single-day excursion, this route offers a practical way to travel between two points within New Hampshire's Northeast region. The profile of this drive is characterized by frequent turns, suggesting a less direct, more winding path through local communities. You won't need to worry about overnight stays for this short hop; it's perfect for a day trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Everett Turnpike | 15.8 mi | 18m |
| US 4 | 5.8 mi | 7m |
| King Street | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Boynton Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| NH 101 | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Styles Bridges Highway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| McGregor Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Everett Turnpike
— 15.8 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boscawen, NH and Bedford, NH.
1
Start on The Acre
113 ft
·
6 sec
·
The Acre
2
Turn right onto US 3; US 4
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
King Street
3
Keep slight left at fork onto US 4
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
King Street
4
Enter roundabout onto US 4
129 ft
·
1 sec
·
King Street
5
Continue on US 4
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
King Street
6
Enter roundabout onto US 4
136 ft
·
2 sec
·
Old Boyce Road
7
Continue on US 4
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Old Boyce Road
8
Take the ramp onto US 4
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
US 4
Toward I 93 South
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on I 93
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
10
Continue on I 93
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Everett Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Everett Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 293
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Everett Turnpike
Toward I 293 South: Manchester, Nashua
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
401 ft
·
9 sec
Exit 6
Toward Amoskeag Street, Goffstown Road
14
Keep slight left at fork
192 ft
·
11 sec
15
Turn left onto Eddy Road
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Eddy Road
16
Continue on McGregor Street
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
McGregor Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
17
Continue on Main Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
18
Turn right onto Boynton Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Boynton Street
19
Continue on NH 101
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
NH 101
Use the straight lane.
20
Continue on NH 101
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
NH 101
21
Turn right onto Meetinghouse Road
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Meetinghouse Road
22
Turn right onto Bedford Center Road
20 ft
·
0 sec
·
Bedford Center Road
23
Arrive at destination
Bedford Center Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 3.1 and 25.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
3.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 4
Take the ramp onto US 4 toward I 93 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 93 South
6
18.5 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
I 93 / Everett Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 / Everett Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
20.5 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
I 293 / Everett Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 293 / Everett Turnpike toward I 293 South: Manchester, Nashua
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 293 South: Manchester, Nashua
6
25.4 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward Amoskeag Street, Goffstown Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 6
Toward Amoskeag Street, Goffstown Road
5
25.4 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.86 one way
$9.72 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.35 | $10.70 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.78 | $11.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.67 | $13.34 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.10
Everett Turnpike
(10.9 mi)
$0.76
Everett Turnpike
(4.9 mi)
$0.34
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.17 | $1.45 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.64 | $1.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.23 | $1.93 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Bedford, NH
Morning in Bedford on Sunday
Local time
6:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
43m 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?
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' on this route, rather than a high-speed highway experience. With a 0% highway share, you'll be navigating local roads for the entire 30.2 miles. The absence of a 'longest stretch' figure indicates that turns and changes in road type are frequent, keeping you engaged behind the wheel. This isn't a monotonous interstate cruise; instead, it's a route that requires your attention as you transition through various local road segments. You'll likely experience a dynamic driving environment with numerous intersections and potential speed changes.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.8 mi on Everett Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Everett Turnpike and US 4. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in near US 4.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 30.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles (US 4): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.5 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.5 miles (I 293 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
372 ft
185 ft
Total Climb
253 ft
Total Descent
270 ft
Highest Point
372 ft
~12.9 mi in
Elevation Range
186 ft
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 Boscawen, NH to Bedford, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Nashua along the way.
Nashua
20.5 mi in
|
~27m
|
via I 293
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 30.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.8 miles on Everett Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.10 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 Bedford, 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: at 3.1 miles (US 4): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.5 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.5 miles (I 293 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Bedford, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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