Origin
Danville, NH
Afternoon in Danville on Sunday
Local time
4:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Danville, 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
48m
Distance
31 mi
50 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Danville, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Bedford, NH
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Trip Overview
Danville, NH to Bedford, NH is 31 miles and takes about 48 minutes via NH 111 and I 293, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New Hampshire, making it an easy hop between two points in the Northeast region. You'll experience a mixed drive, so expect some time on local roads and some on faster highway. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick day trip or as a segment of a larger New England adventure, offering a straightforward journey without significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 111 | 9.5 mi | 17m |
| Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway | 7.7 mi | 8m |
| I 293 | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| NH 101 | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Alan B Shepard Highway | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Alan B Shepard Jr Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Range Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NH 111
— 9.5 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Danville, NH and Bedford, NH.
1
Start on this road
187 ft
·
15 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto NH 111A
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto NH 111
9.5 mi
·
17 min
·
NH 111
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on NH 111
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Range Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on NH 111
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Indian Rock Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
Take the ramp
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 93 North
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto I 93
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 93
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
9
Continue on I 93
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Alan B Shepard Highway
10
Take the exit onto I 293
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
I 293
Toward I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Airport, Bedford, Manchester
11
Keep slight left at fork onto NH 101
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
NH 101
Toward NH 101 West: Bedford, Nashua
12
Turn left onto NH 101
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
NH 101
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on NH 101
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
NH 101
14
Turn right onto Meetinghouse Road
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Meetinghouse Road
15
Turn right onto Bedford Center Road
20 ft
·
0 sec
·
Bedford Center Road
16
Arrive at destination
Bedford Center Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.5 miles from Danville, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 27.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
NH 111
Turn right onto NH 111
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
11.4 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the ramp toward I 93 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 93 North
5
12.1 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
I 93 / Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
Merge onto I 93 / Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
24.1 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
I 293
Take the exit onto I 293 toward I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Airport, Bedford, Manchester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Air...
6
27.5 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
NH 101
Keep slight left at fork onto NH 101 toward NH 101 West: Bedford, Nashua
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NH 101 West: Bedford, Nashua
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.99 one way
$9.98 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.49 | $10.98 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.94 | $11.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.84 | $13.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.8 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 | 9.3 | 0 | $3.25 | $1.49 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.71 | $1.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.34 | $1.98 |
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
Afternoon in Bedford on Sunday
Local time
4:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
60°F
Derry, NH
16 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
13 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
48m 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 offers a mixed profile, with 53% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on NH 111 and the Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway, interspersed with the faster pace of I 293. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll navigate is 9.5 miles along NH 111. As you progress, the road character shifts from potentially more local and winding segments to the directness of interstate travel, providing a varied driving experience without feeling overly monotonous.
53% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.5 mi on NH 111.
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 around 1.2 miles in near NH 111.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 31 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (NH 111): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 12.1 miles (I 93 / Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Danville, NH and Bedford, NH, road signs point toward Manchester and Nashua.
Manchester
24.1 mi in
|
~37m
|
via I 293
Nashua
27.5 mi in
|
~42m
|
via NH 101
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 31 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.5 miles on NH 111. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 1.2 miles (NH 111): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 12.1 miles (I 93 / Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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