Origin
Amherst, NH
Morning in Amherst on Saturday
Local time
8:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Amherst, NH to Bedford, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
9.3 mi
15 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Amherst, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Bedford, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Amherst, NH to Bedford, NH covers 9.3 miles and takes about 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NH 101, Amherst Street, Meetinghouse Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.1 miles on NH 101. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.50 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 9.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 15m highway drive covering 9.3 miles, with most of the trip on NH 101 and Amherst Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 8.1 miles on NH 101.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NH 101 is the longest continuous segment at about 8.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NH 101 and Amherst Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in.
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 15m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (NH 101): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 9.1 miles (Meetinghouse Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
3
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
NH 101
Merge onto NH 101
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
9.1 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Meetinghouse Road
Turn left onto Meetinghouse Road
Navigation decision point
5
9.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Bedford Center Road
Turn right onto Bedford Center Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 101 | 8.1 mi | 12m |
| Amherst Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Meetinghouse Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Bedford Center Road | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
NH 101
— 8.1 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amherst, NH and Bedford, NH.
1
Start on NH 122
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Amherst Street
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
3
Merge onto NH 101
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
NH 101
4
Continue on NH 101
5.2 mi
·
8 min
·
NH 101
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Turn left onto Meetinghouse Road
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Meetinghouse Road
6
Turn right onto Bedford Center Road
20 ft
·
0 sec
·
Bedford Center Road
7
Arrive at destination
Bedford Center Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.50 one way
$2.99 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.65 | $3.29 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.78 | $3.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.05 | $4.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.98 | $0.45 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.81 | $0.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Morning in Bedford on Saturday
Local time
8:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
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
14 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
15m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Amherst, NH to Bedford, NH covers 9.3 miles and takes about 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NH 101, Amherst Street, Meetinghouse Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.6 miles from Amherst, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.50 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 15m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (NH 101): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 9.1 miles (Meetinghouse Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Amherst, NH to Bedford, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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