Origin
Unity, NH
Morning in Unity on Tuesday
Local time
8:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Unity, NH to Bedford, NH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 40m
Distance
64.3 mi
103 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 33m
★
6 AM
1h 41m
8 AM
1h 56m
10 AM
1h 46m
12 PM
1h 45m
3 PM
1h 47m
5 PM
1h 55m
8 PM
1h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Unity, NH
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Bedford, NH
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Trip Overview
Unity to Bedford is 64.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 40 minutes via Franklin Pierce Highway and Everett Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip covers ground within New Hampshire, starting in the Northeast region and ending in the same area. Expect a mix of highway cruising and surface road travel. Given the relatively short duration, this is a straightforward route suitable for a single day of travel, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
32.2 miles from Unity, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin Pierce Highway | 16.3 mi | 22m |
| Everett Turnpike | 12.5 mi | 14m |
| I 89 | 7.9 mi | 9m |
| 2nd New Hampshire Turnpike | 5.4 mi | 10m |
| North Main Street | 4.5 mi | 8m |
| Lempster Street | 3.5 mi | 7m |
| Mountain Road | 3.5 mi | 7m |
| 2nd NH Turnpike | 2.1 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Franklin Pierce Highway
— 16.3 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Unity, NH and Bedford, NH.
1
Start on 2nd NH Turnpike
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
2nd NH Turnpike
2
Continue on Lempster Street
3.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Lempster Street
3
Continue on 2nd New Hampshire Turnpike
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
2nd New Hampshire Turnpike
4
Continue on Mountain Road
3.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Mountain Road
5
Continue on Lempster Mountain Road
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Lempster Mountain Road
6
Turn right onto NH 31
4.5 mi
·
8 min
·
North Main Street
7
Continue on NH 31
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Road
8
Continue on NH 31
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
2nd New Hampshire Turnpike
9
Turn left onto NH 9
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
West Main Street
10
Turn straight onto NH 9
16 mi
·
22 min
·
Franklin Pierce Highway
Use the straight lane.
11
Merge onto I 89
7.9 mi
·
9 min
·
I 89
12
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 93 South Toll: Manchester, Boston
13
Merge onto I 93
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Everett Turnpike
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Everett Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 293
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Everett Turnpike
Toward I 293 South: Manchester, Nashua
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
401 ft
·
9 sec
Exit 6
Toward Amoskeag Street, Goffstown Road
17
Keep slight left at fork
192 ft
·
11 sec
18
Turn left onto Eddy Road
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Eddy Road
19
Continue on McGregor Street
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
McGregor Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
20
Continue on Main Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
21
Turn right onto Boynton Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Boynton Street
22
Continue on NH 101
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
NH 101
Use the straight lane.
23
Continue on NH 101
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
NH 101
24
Turn right onto Meetinghouse Road
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Meetinghouse Road
25
Turn right onto Bedford Center Road
20 ft
·
0 sec
·
Bedford Center Road
26
Arrive at destination
Bedford Center Road
Trip Plan
For this 1 hour and 40-minute drive, starting in the morning offers the most flexibility. With only 64.3 miles, you can easily complete this trip in one day, so there's no need to rush. You'll spend an estimated $10 on fuel. The longest continuous stretch on a surface road is 16.3 miles on Franklin Pierce Highway, so plan for a brief stop around that point if you need to stretch your legs. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach Bedford.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 32.2 miles from Unity, NH, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 16.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 14 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32.2 miles or 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bedford, NH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Unity, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Unity, NH
This is one driving day of about 64.3 miles and 1h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Unity, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Franklin Pierce Highway for about 16.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.2 miles from Unity, 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 46.4 and 59.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
46.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
Take the exit toward I 93 South Toll: Manchester, Boston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 93 South Toll: Manchester, Boston
6
52.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
|
I 93 / Everett Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 / Everett Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
54.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
|
I 293 / Everett Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 293 / Everett Turnpike toward I 293 South: Manchester, Nashua
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 293 South: Manchester, Nashua
6
59.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 30m in
Take the exit toward Amoskeag Street, Goffstown Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 6
Toward Amoskeag Street, Goffstown Road
5
59.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 30m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.35 one way
$20.70 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $11.39 | $22.78 |
| premium | $4.86 | $12.31 | $24.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.20 | $28.39 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.40
Everett Turnpike
(7.6 mi)
$0.54
Everett Turnpike
(4.9 mi)
$0.34
2nd New Hampshire Turnpike
(3.9 mi)
$0.27
2nd NH Turnpike
(2.1 mi)
$0.14
2nd New Hampshire Turnpike
(1.5 mi)
$0.11
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.75 | $3.09 |
| Efficient EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.63 | $2.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.7 | 0 | $9.00 | $4.12 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Morning in Bedford on Tuesday
Local time
8:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
3 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
1h 40m 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 64.3-mile drive is about 45% highway. You'll experience a 16.3-mile stretch on Franklin Pierce Highway before transitioning to other roads. The profile is mixed highway and surface, meaning you'll encounter both faster-paced sections and slower cruising. Be prepared for varying traffic conditions as you move between these road types.
45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.3 mi on Franklin Pierce Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 46.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 64.3 miles you will encounter 14 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: at 46.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 52.6 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 54.6 miles (I 293 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,573 ft
151 ft
Total Climb
424 ft
Total Descent
1,587 ft
Highest Point
1,573 ft
~9.2 mi in
Elevation Range
1,421 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 Unity, NH and Bedford, NH, road signs point toward Boston and Nashua.
Boston
46.4 mi in
|
~1h 14m
Nashua
54.6 mi in
|
~1h 24m
|
via I 293
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 40m. Total distance: 64.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.3 miles on Franklin Pierce Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.40 in tolls one way, starting with Everett Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 46.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 52.6 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 54.6 miles (I 293 / Everett Turnpike): 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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