Origin
Weare, NH
Morning in Weare on Tuesday
Local time
6:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Weare, 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
35m
Distance
18.7 mi
30 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick transit between Weare and Bedford, New Hampshire, expect a straightforward 18.7-mile journey. This trip typically takes about 35 minutes to complete, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day excursion. You will primarily navigate via South Stark Highway, NH 114, and Mast Road. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $3, this drive is very cost-effective for regional travel within the Northeast. Because the distance is short and the duration minimal, you do not need to worry about overnight logistics or complex planning. It serves as a practical, efficient connection between these two New Hampshire communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Stark Highway | 6.8 mi | 12m |
| NH 114 | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Mast Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| North Mast Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| South Mast Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| NH 101 | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| North Mast Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
South Stark Highway
— 6.8 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weare, NH and Bedford, NH.
1
Start on Flanders Memorial Road
121 ft
·
8 sec
·
Flanders Memorial Road
2
Turn right onto NH 114; NH 77
6.8 mi
·
12 min
·
South Stark Highway
3
Continue on NH 114
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
North Mast Road
4
Continue on NH 114
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
North Mast Street
5
Continue on NH 13; NH 114
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
Main Street
6
Enter roundabout onto NH 114
74 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
7
Continue on NH 114
135 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Street
8
Continue on NH 114
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Mast Street
9
Enter roundabout onto NH 114
101 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Mast Street
10
Continue on NH 114
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Mast Street
11
Continue on NH 114
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Mast Road
12
Turn right onto NH 114
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
NH 114
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn right onto NH 101
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
NH 101
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on NH 101
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
NH 101
15
Turn right onto Meetinghouse Road
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Meetinghouse Road
16
Turn right onto Bedford Center Road
20 ft
·
0 sec
·
Bedford Center Road
17
Arrive at destination
Bedford Center Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 18.7 — 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
|
NH 114; NH 77 / South Stark Highway
Turn right onto NH 114; NH 77 / South Stark Highway
Navigation decision point
4
10 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
NH 114 / Main Street
Enter roundabout onto NH 114 / Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
13.8 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
NH 114
Turn right onto NH 114
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
17.4 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
NH 101
Turn right onto NH 101
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
18.7 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
Bedford Center Road
Turn right onto Bedford Center Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.01 one way
$6.02 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $3.31 | $6.62 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.58 | $7.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.62 | $1.20 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
6:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 0 to 5 mph
42% chance
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
2 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
35m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Only 25% of your travel occurs on highways, keeping the pace steady and grounded in local scenery. You will spend your longest uninterrupted stretch on South Stark Highway, which spans 6.8 miles. As you transition between these roads, the character of the drive shifts from rural connectors to more localized corridors. Because this route lacks long highway stretches, you should be prepared for frequent shifts in speed and road geometry.
Only 25% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.8 mi on South Stark Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NH 114; NH 77 / South Stark Highway.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 35m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NH 114; NH 77 / South Stark Highway): Navigation decision point; at 10 miles (NH 114 / Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 13.8 miles (NH 114): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
812 ft
225 ft
Total Climb
319 ft
Total Descent
647 ft
Highest Point
812 ft
~1.3 mi in
Elevation Range
586 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 18.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (25%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.8 miles on South Stark Highway. 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 (NH 114; NH 77 / South Stark Highway): Navigation decision point; at 10 miles (NH 114 / Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 13.8 miles (NH 114): 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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