Origin
Barnstead, NH
Night in Barnstead on Friday
Local time
10:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Barnstead, 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
57m
Distance
33.8 mi
54 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Barnstead, NH
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Bedford, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Barnstead, NH to Bedford, NH covers 33.8 miles and takes about 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Suncook Valley Highway, Suncook Valley Road, Everett Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.2 miles on Suncook Valley Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.44 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 33.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 57m drive with frequent turns across 33.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Suncook Valley Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 7.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 18.2 miles in near US 3; NH 28 / Allenstown Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 33.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 18.2 miles (US 3; NH 28 / Allenstown Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.4 miles (Riverside Street): Navigation decision point; at 22.3 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
18.2 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
US 3; NH 28 / Allenstown Road
At end of road, turn left onto US 3; NH 28 / Allenstown Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
21.4 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
Riverside Street
Turn right onto Riverside Street
Navigation decision point
5
22.3 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
8
24.1 mi into trip
|
~41m 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
29 mi into trip
|
~47m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Barnstead, NH and Bedford, NH, road signs point toward Hooksett Village and Nashua.
Hooksett Village
20.7 mi in
|
~33m
Nashua
24.1 mi in
|
~41m
|
via I 293
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Suncook Valley Highway | 7.2 mi | 11m |
| Suncook Valley Road | 6.2 mi | 9m |
| Everett Turnpike | 5.9 mi | 7m |
| Pinewood Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Hooksett Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Boynton Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Route 28 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Suncook Valley Highway
— 7.2 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barnstead, NH and Bedford, NH.
1
Start on Parade Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Parade Road
2
Continue on Parade Road
175 ft
·
11 sec
·
Parade Road
3
Turn left onto NH 28
0.7 mi
·
58 sec
·
Suncook Valley Road
4
Continue on NH 28
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Suncook Valley Highway
5
Continue on NH 28
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Suncook Valley Road
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on NH 28
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Suncook Valley Highway
7
Continue on NH 28
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Suncook Valley Road
8
Continue on NH 28
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Suncook Valley Highway
9
Enter roundabout onto NH 28
189 ft
·
4 sec
·
Suncook Valley Highway
10
Continue on NH 28
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Suncook Valley Highway
11
Continue on NH 28
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 28
12
Continue on NH 28
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Pinewood Road
13
At end of road, turn left onto US 3; NH 28
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Allenstown Road
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on US 3; NH 28
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Hooksett Road
15
Turn slight right
253 ft
·
9 sec
Toward Hooksett Village
16
Turn straight onto College Park Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
College Park Drive
17
Continue on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Main Street
18
Turn right onto Riverside Street
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
Riverside Street
19
Turn left onto NH 3A
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
West River Road
20
Turn right onto Hackett Hill Road
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Hackett Hill Road
21
Take the ramp
419 ft
·
10 sec
22
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
23
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
this road
Toward I 93 South
24
Merge onto I 93
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Everett Turnpike
25
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.
26
Take the exit
401 ft
·
9 sec
Exit 6
Toward Amoskeag Street, Goffstown Road
27
Keep slight left at fork
192 ft
·
11 sec
28
Turn left onto Eddy Road
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Eddy Road
29
Continue on McGregor Street
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
McGregor Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
30
Continue on Main Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
31
Turn right onto Boynton Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Boynton Street
32
Continue on NH 101
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
NH 101
Use the straight lane.
33
Continue on NH 101
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
NH 101
34
Turn right onto Meetinghouse Road
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Meetinghouse Road
35
Turn right onto Bedford Center Road
20 ft
·
0 sec
·
Bedford Center Road
36
Arrive at destination
Bedford Center Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.9 mi from Barnstead, NH · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.9 miles from Barnstead, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bedford, NH
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Bedford, NH if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.44 one way
$10.88 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.99 | $11.97 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.47 | $12.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.46 | $14.93 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.41
Everett Turnpike
(4.9 mi)
$0.34
Everett Turnpike
(1 mi)
$0.07
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$0
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.55 | $1.62 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.96 | $1.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.73 | $2.16 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Night in Bedford on Friday
Local time
10:15 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
6 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
57m 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 Barnstead, NH to Bedford, NH covers 33.8 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Suncook Valley Highway, Suncook Valley Road, Everett Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.9 miles from Barnstead, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.44 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 short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 33.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.
The main spots that need attention: at 18.2 miles (US 3; NH 28 / Allenstown Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.4 miles (Riverside Street): Navigation decision point; at 22.3 miles: Navigation decision point.
Between Barnstead, NH and Bedford, NH, road signs point toward Hooksett Village and Nashua.
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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