Origin
Andover, NH
Afternoon in Andover on Thursday
Local time
3:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Andover, NH to Bedford, NH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 7m
Distance
44 mi
71 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Andover, NH
Ezequiel Barroso
Bedford, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Andover, NH to Bedford, NH covers 44 miles and takes about 1h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Everett Turnpike, US 4, Old Turnpike Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.8 miles on Everett Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.08 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 7m. Total distance: 44 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 7m highway drive covering 44 miles, with most of the trip on Everett Turnpike and US 4. The longest continuous stretch is about 15.8 miles on Everett Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Everett Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 15.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Everett Turnpike and US 4. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 17 miles in near US 4.
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 44 miles you will encounter 13 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 17 miles (US 4): Lane positioning matters here; at 32.4 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.3 miles (I 293 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
17 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
US 4
Take the ramp onto US 4 toward I 93 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 93 South
6
32.4 mi into trip
|
~48m 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
34.3 mi into trip
|
~50m 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
39.2 mi into trip
|
~56m 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
39.3 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Andover, NH to Bedford, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Nashua along the way.
Nashua
34.3 mi in
|
~50m
|
via I 293
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Everett Turnpike | 15.8 mi | 18m |
| US 4 | 5.8 mi | 7m |
| Old Turnpike Road | 5.4 mi | 9m |
| High Street | 5 mi | 7m |
| King Street | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| Salisbury Highway | 2 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 2 mi | 4m |
| Boynton Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Everett Turnpike
— 15.8 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Andover, NH and Bedford, NH.
1
Start on North Street
114 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Street
2
Turn left onto US 4; NH 11
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
3
Continue on US 4
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Salisbury Highway
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on US 4
5.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Old Turnpike Road
5
Continue on US 4
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
High Street
6
Continue on US 3; US 4
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
King Street
7
Keep slight left at fork onto US 4
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
King Street
8
Enter roundabout onto US 4
129 ft
·
1 sec
·
King Street
9
Continue on US 4
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
King Street
10
Enter roundabout onto US 4
136 ft
·
2 sec
·
Old Boyce Road
11
Continue on US 4
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Old Boyce Road
12
Take the ramp onto US 4
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
US 4
Toward I 93 South
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on I 93
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
14
Continue on I 93
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Everett Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Everett Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16
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.
17
Take the exit
401 ft
·
9 sec
Exit 6
Toward Amoskeag Street, Goffstown Road
18
Keep slight left at fork
192 ft
·
11 sec
19
Turn left onto Eddy Road
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Eddy Road
20
Continue on McGregor Street
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
McGregor Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
21
Continue on Main Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
22
Turn right onto Boynton Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Boynton Street
23
Continue on NH 101
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
NH 101
Use the straight lane.
24
Continue on NH 101
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
NH 101
25
Turn right onto Meetinghouse Road
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Meetinghouse Road
26
Turn right onto Bedford Center Road
20 ft
·
0 sec
·
Bedford Center Road
27
Arrive at destination
Bedford Center Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22 mi from Andover, NH · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22 miles from Andover, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bedford, NH
The final approach into Bedford, NH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.08 one way
$14.17 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $7.79 | $15.59 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.43 | $16.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.71 | $19.43 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.48
Everett Turnpike
(10.9 mi)
$0.76
Old Turnpike Road
(5.4 mi)
$0.38
Everett Turnpike
(4.9 mi)
$0.34
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$1
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.62 | $2.11 |
| Efficient EV | 11 | 0 | $3.85 | $1.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.16 | $2.82 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Afternoon in Bedford on Thursday
Local time
3:38 PM
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
3 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
1h 7m 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 Andover, NH to Bedford, NH covers 44 miles and takes about 1h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Everett Turnpike, US 4, Old Turnpike 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 22 miles from Andover, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.08 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 44 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 17 miles (US 4): Lane positioning matters here; at 32.4 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.3 miles (I 293 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Andover, NH to Bedford, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Nashua along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park.
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