Origin
Northwood, NH
Night in Northwood on Saturday
Local time
10:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Northwood, 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
52m
Distance
31.3 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 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Northwood, NH
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Bedford, NH
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Trip Overview
Northwood to Bedford is 31.3 miles and takes about 52 minutes via NH 101, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip primarily within New Hampshire, connecting two points in the Northeast region. The drive offers a mixed experience, so expect a blend of highway and local road driving. It's a short enough journey that you can easily fit it into your schedule without feeling rushed, making it ideal for a quick local excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 101 | 14.4 mi | 19m |
| Mountain View Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Mountain Avenue | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Old Candia Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Deerfield Road | 2 mi | 4m |
| Raymond Road | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| North Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Stage Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
NH 101
— 14.4 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Northwood, NH and Bedford, NH.
1
Start on US 4; US 202; NH 9
461 ft
·
15 sec
·
First New Hampshire Turnpike
2
Turn right onto NH 43
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Mountain Avenue
Use the right lane.
3
Continue on NH 43
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Mountain View Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto NH 43; NH 107
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
North Road
5
Turn slight left onto NH 43; NH 107
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Raymond Road
6
Keep slight right at fork onto NH 43
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Stage Road
7
Continue on NH 43
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Road
8
Turn left onto NH 43
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Candia Road
9
Continue on NH 43
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Deerfield Road
10
Continue on NH 43
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Main Street
11
Turn straight onto NH 43
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Old Candia Road
12
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
14
Merge onto NH 101
7.7 mi
·
9 min
·
NH 101
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
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.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto NH 101
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
NH 101
Toward NH 101 West: Bedford, Nashua
17
Turn left onto NH 101
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
NH 101
Use the left lane.
18
Continue on NH 101
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
NH 101
19
Turn right onto Meetinghouse Road
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Meetinghouse Road
20
Turn right onto Bedford Center Road
20 ft
·
0 sec
·
Bedford Center Road
21
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 15.6 miles from Northwood, 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 31.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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NH 43 / Mountain Avenue
Turn right onto NH 43 / Mountain Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
16.8 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
NH 101
Merge onto NH 101
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
24.5 mi into trip
|
~42m 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
27.8 mi into trip
|
~46m 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
31.3 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
Bedford Center Road
Turn right onto Bedford Center Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.04 one way
$10.08 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.54 | $11.09 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.99 | $11.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.91 | $13.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11 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 | 9.4 | 0 | $3.29 | $1.50 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.74 | $1.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.38 | $2.00 |
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
Night in Bedford on Saturday
Local time
10:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
39°F
Chester, 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
52m 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 route presents a mixed drive, with 46% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches on NH 101, Mountain View Road, and Mountain Avenue. The longest uninterrupted section you'll experience is 14.4 miles on NH 101, offering a consistent pace. As you progress, the character of the drive will shift, transitioning between faster-paced highway segments and potentially more winding or slower local roads. This variety keeps the driving engaging without being overly demanding.
46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.4 mi on NH 101.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 0.1 miles in near NH 43 / Mountain Avenue.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 31.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (NH 43 / Mountain Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.8 miles (NH 101): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.5 miles (NH 101): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Northwood, NH and Bedford, NH, road signs point toward Manchester and Nashua.
Manchester
24.5 mi in
|
~42m
|
via NH 101
Nashua
27.8 mi in
|
~46m
|
via NH 101
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 31.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m 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 14.4 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 0.1 miles (NH 43 / Mountain Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.8 miles (NH 101): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.5 miles (NH 101): 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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