Origin
Kingston, NH
Late night in Kingston on Sunday
Local time
12:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
29°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kingston, 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
46m
Distance
34.2 mi
55 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kingston, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Bedford, NH
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 34.2-mile drive from Kingston to Bedford, New Hampshire, should take about 46 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. The route primarily utilizes NH 101 and NH 125, with a small portion on Church Street. With 96% of the journey on highways, expect a quick and efficient transit. The estimated fuel cost is around $5, which is quite manageable. This is a highway-focused drive, ideal for getting from point A to point B without much fuss. Both the origin and destination are within the Northeast region, so you'll be staying within familiar territory.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 101 | 27 mi | 33m |
| NH 125 | 5.8 mi | 8m |
| Church Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Meetinghouse Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Depot Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Marshall Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Bedford Center Road | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
NH 101
— 27 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingston, NH and Bedford, NH.
1
Start on Main Street
62 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto Depot Road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Depot Road
3
Turn right onto Church Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Church Street
4
Turn right onto NH 107
144 ft
·
3 sec
·
Marshall Road
5
Keep slight left at fork onto Marshall Road
164 ft
·
8 sec
·
Marshall Road
6
Merge onto NH 125
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
NH 125
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto NH 101
20 mi
·
23 min
·
NH 101
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto NH 101
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
NH 101
Toward I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Airport, Manchester, Bedford
Use the slight right lane.
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
Where to Stop
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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.1 miles from Kingston, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 30.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Marshall Road
Keep slight left at fork onto Marshall Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
NH 125
Merge onto NH 125
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
6.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
27.4 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
NH 101
Keep slight right at fork onto NH 101 toward I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Airport, Manchester, Bedford
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Air...
6
30.7 mi into trip
|
~40m 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
$5.51 one way
$11.01 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $6.06 | $12.12 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.55 | $13.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.55 | $15.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Bedford, NH
Late night in Bedford on Sunday
Local time
12:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
39°F
Chester, NH
17 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
24 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
46m 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?
Prepare for a drive that's almost entirely highway, with 96% of the 34.2 miles on faster roads like NH 101 and NH 125. You'll encounter one substantial stretch of uninterrupted driving for 27 miles on NH 101, allowing for a steady pace. The character of the drive is consistently highway-focused, meaning you'll likely experience smooth transitions and efficient travel. While not a scenic byway, this route prioritizes directness and speed, keeping you moving efficiently towards Bedford.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27 mi on NH 101.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NH 101 and NH 125. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near Marshall Road.
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 12 decision points packed into just 34.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 46m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (Marshall Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.9 miles (NH 125): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
429 ft
131 ft
Total Climb
552 ft
Total Descent
380 ft
Highest Point
429 ft
~17.1 mi in
Elevation Range
298 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 Kingston, NH and Bedford, NH, road signs point toward Manchester and Nashua.
Manchester
27.4 mi in
|
~35m
|
via NH 101
Nashua
30.7 mi in
|
~40m
|
via NH 101
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 34.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27 miles on NH 101. 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 0.9 miles (Marshall Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.9 miles (NH 125): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.7 miles: 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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