Origin
Peterborough, NH
Late night in Peterborough on Sunday
Local time
12:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Peterborough, 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
49m
Distance
31.3 mi
50 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Peterborough, NH
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Bedford, NH
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick getaway across the Northeast, the 31.3-mile trip from Peterborough to Bedford is an ideal candidate for a single-day journey. You can expect to spend about 49 minutes behind the wheel, making it a highly efficient connection between these two New Hampshire towns. With a fuel budget of just $5, this route is as economical as it is accessible. Because the entire trip is easily completed in under an hour, you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations or complicated travel logistics. It is a straightforward, practical drive that fits perfectly into a relaxed morning or afternoon schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 101 | 11.3 mi | 16m |
| Gibbons Highway | 9.3 mi | 14m |
| NH 101 | 5.2 mi | 8m |
| Wilton Road | 4 mi | 6m |
| Elm Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Meetinghouse Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Peterborough Bypass | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Bedford Center Road | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
State Route 101
— 11.3 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peterborough, NH and Bedford, NH.
1
Start on NH 101
69 ft
·
4 sec
·
Peterborough Bypass
2
Continue on NH 101
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Wilton Road
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on NH 101
9.3 mi
·
14 min
·
Gibbons Highway
4
Continue on NH 101
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Elm Street
5
Turn right onto NH 101
11 mi
·
16 min
·
State Route 101
6
Continue on NH 101
5.2 mi
·
8 min
·
NH 101
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
Turn left onto Meetinghouse Road
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Meetinghouse Road
8
Turn right onto Bedford Center Road
20 ft
·
0 sec
·
Bedford Center Road
9
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 15.7 miles from Peterborough, 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
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 31.2 and 31.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
31.2 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
Meetinghouse Road
Turn left onto Meetinghouse Road
Navigation decision point
5
31.3 mi into trip
|
~49m 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
Late night in Bedford on Sunday
Local time
12:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
Milford, 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
2 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
49m 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 features a mixed drive profile that keeps the experience varied as you transition between communities. You will spend roughly 53% of your time on highways, primarily utilizing State Route 101 and Gibbons Highway. The most significant portion of your travel involves an 11.3-mile stretch on State Route 101, which serves as the backbone of your journey. As you move along these corridors, expect the road personality to shift from local pathways to more sustained highway driving. It is a balanced route that allows you to settle into a rhythm without feeling like you are stuck on a monotonous interstate for hours on end.
53% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.3 mi on State Route 101.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 31.2 miles in near Meetinghouse Road.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Peterborough, NH to Bedford, NH is easy. At 49m with 53% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 31.2 miles (Meetinghouse Road): Navigation decision point; at 31.3 miles (Bedford Center Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 31.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.3 miles on State Route 101. 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: at 31.2 miles (Meetinghouse Road): Navigation decision point; at 31.3 miles (Bedford Center Road): Navigation decision point.
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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