Origin
Derry, NH
Late night in Derry on Sunday
Local time
12:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Derry, 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
21m
Distance
14.7 mi
24 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Derry, NH
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Bedford, NH
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick transit between Derry and Bedford, New Hampshire, expect a straightforward 14.7-mile journey that typically takes about 21 minutes. This short hop is perfect for a one-day trip, requiring no overnight stops along the way. You will primarily navigate via the Alan B. Shepard Highway, NH 101, and I-293 to complete your transit. Budgeting roughly $2 for fuel makes this an incredibly economical excursion within the Northeast. Because the distance is so manageable, you have plenty of flexibility to fit this drive into any busy schedule without feeling rushed.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 293 | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| NH 101 | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Alan B Shepard Highway | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| Alan B Shepard Jr Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Broadway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Nashua Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Meetinghouse Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 293
— 3.5 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Derry, NH and Bedford, NH.
1
Start on this road
78 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
105 ft
·
9 sec
3
Turn right onto NH 102
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Broadway
4
Continue on NH 102
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Nashua Road
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 93 North: Manchester, Concord
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto I 93
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
7
Continue on I 93
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
8
Continue on I 93
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Alan B Shepard Highway
9
Take the exit onto I 293
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
I 293
Toward I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Airport, Bedford, Manchester
10
Keep slight left at fork onto NH 101
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
NH 101
Toward NH 101 West: Bedford, Nashua
11
Turn left onto NH 101
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
NH 101
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on NH 101
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
NH 101
13
Turn right onto Meetinghouse Road
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Meetinghouse Road
14
Turn right onto Bedford Center Road
20 ft
·
0 sec
·
Bedford Center Road
15
Arrive at destination
Bedford Center Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 14.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
7
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 93 North: Manchester, Concord
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 93 North: Manchester, Concord
5
7.7 mi into trip
|
~10m 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
11.2 mi into trip
|
~15m 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
5
14.7 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Bedford Center Road
Turn right onto Bedford Center Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.37 one way
$4.73 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.60 | $5.21 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.81 | $5.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.25 | $6.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.71 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Late night in Bedford on Sunday
Local time
12:20 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
7 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
21m 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 trip offers a mixed driving profile, balancing local roads with faster highway segments. You will spend about 46% of your time on the highway, ensuring a relatively efficient pace as you transition between the two towns. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 3.5-mile segment on I-293. As you progress, the road shifts from the initial highway flow into the varied conditions of a mixed-use route. It is a functional drive that moves you directly from point A to point B without any unnecessary complexity.
46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.5 mi on I 293.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 14.7 miles you will encounter 9 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: Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.7 miles (I 293): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
403 ft
113 ft
Total Climb
194 ft
Total Descent
296 ft
Highest Point
403 ft
~3.1 mi in
Elevation Range
291 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.
Between Derry, NH and Bedford, NH, road signs point toward Concord, Manchester and Nashua.
Concord
0.9 mi in
|
~2m
Manchester
7.7 mi in
|
~10m
|
via I 293
Nashua
11.2 mi in
|
~15m
|
via NH 101
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 14.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.5 miles on I 293. 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: Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.7 miles (I 293): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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