Origin
Atkinson, NH
Late night in Atkinson on Monday
Local time
5:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Atkinson, NH to Bedford, NH
Drive Time
44m
Distance
28.7 mi
46 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
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6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Atkinson, NH
Linken Van Zyl
Bedford, NH
Kristian Thomas
Trip Overview
The drive from Atkinson, NH to Bedford, NH covers 28.7 miles and takes about 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway, State Route 111, I 293 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.7 miles on Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.59 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
14.4 miles from Atkinson, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 24m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Atkinson, NH to Bedford, NH covers 28.7 miles and takes about 44m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 7.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 2.5 miles in near NH 111 / State Route 111.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 9 significant decision points across 28.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles (NH 111 / State Route 111): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 9.9 miles (I 93 / Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
2.5 mi into trip
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~5m in
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NH 111 / State Route 111
Turn left onto NH 111 / State Route 111
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
9.2 mi into trip
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~18m in
Take the ramp toward I 93 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 93 North
5
9.9 mi into trip
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~19m in
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I 93 / Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
Merge onto I 93 / Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
21.8 mi into trip
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~33m in
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I 293
Take the exit onto I 293 toward I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Airport, Bedford, Manchester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Air...
6
25.3 mi into trip
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~38m in
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NH 101
Keep slight left at fork onto NH 101 toward NH 101 West: Bedford, Nashua
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NH 101 West: Bedford, Nashua
Towns Along This Route
Between Atkinson, NH and Bedford, NH, road signs point toward Manchester and Nashua.
Manchester
21.8 mi in
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~33m
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via I 293
Nashua
25.3 mi in
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~38m
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via NH 101
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway | 7.7 mi | 8m |
| State Route 111 | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| I 293 | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| NH 101 | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Alan B Shepard Highway | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Salem Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Alan B Shepard Jr Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
— 7.7 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atkinson, NH and Bedford, NH.
1
Start on Leroy Avenue
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Leroy Avenue
2
Turn right onto Main Street
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
3
Continue on Stage Road
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Stage Road
4
Turn left onto State Route 111
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 111
5
Continue on Salem Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Salem Road
6
Continue on Range Road
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
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Range Road
7
Continue on Indian Rock Road
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Indian Rock Road
8
Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 North
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 93 North
9
Merge slight left onto Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
10
Continue on Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
11
Continue on Alan B Shepard Highway
3.2 mi
·
3 min
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Alan B Shepard Highway
12
Take the exit slight left toward I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Airport, Bedford, Manchester
3.5 mi
·
4 min
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I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Airport, Bedford, Manchester
13
Keep slight left to continue on NH 101 West: Bedford, Nashua
2.2 mi
·
3 min
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NH 101 West: Bedford, Nashua
14
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
15
Continue straight
0.7 mi
·
1 min
16
Turn right onto Meetinghouse Road
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
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Meetinghouse Road
17
Turn right onto Bedford Center Road
20 ft
·
1 sec
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Bedford Center Road
18
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 14.4 miles from Atkinson, NH, or about 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 7.7 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 28.7 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 14.4 miles or 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bedford, NH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Atkinson, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Atkinson, NH
This is one driving day of about 28.7 miles and 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Atkinson, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway for about 7.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 14.4 mi from Atkinson, NH · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
14 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 28.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 14.4 miles from Atkinson, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Bedford, NH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.59 one way
$9.19 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $5.04 | $10.07 |
| premium | $4.83 | $5.46 | $10.91 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $6.38 | $12.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 10 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.01 | $1.38 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.51 | $1.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.02 | $1.84 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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 Monday
Local time
5:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
21 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
44m 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 Atkinson, NH to Bedford, NH covers 28.7 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway, State Route 111, I 293. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.4 miles from Atkinson, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.59 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 demanding drive. With 9 significant decision points across 28.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles (NH 111 / State Route 111): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 9.9 miles (I 93 / Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Atkinson, NH and Bedford, NH, road signs point toward Manchester and Nashua.
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