Origin
Bedford, NH
Afternoon in Bedford on Thursday
Local time
1:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bedford, NH to Alexandria, NH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
61 mi
98 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bedford, NH
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Alexandria, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bedford, NH to Alexandria, NH covers 61 miles and takes about 1h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Meetinghouse Road, Boynton Street, South Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.82 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 61 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 23m drive with frequent turns across 61 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Meetinghouse Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bedford, NH to Alexandria, NH is easy. At 1h 23m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bedford, NH to Alexandria, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Meetinghouse Road | — | — |
| Boynton Street | — | — |
| South Main Street | — | — |
| Granite Street | — | — |
| Everett Turnpike | — | — |
| Styles Bridges Highway | — | — |
| Sen Styles Bridges Highway | — | — |
| NH 104 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Meetinghouse Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bedford, NH and Alexandria, NH.
1
Start on Bedford Center Road
20 ft
·
7 sec
·
Bedford Center Road
2
Turn left onto Meetinghouse Road
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Meetinghouse Road
3
Turn left
1.1 mi
·
2 min
4
Continue on Boynton Street
1.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Boynton Street
5
Turn slight right onto South Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
6
Continue on Granite Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Granite Street
7
Take the ramp left
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
8
Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike
6.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Everett Turnpike
9
Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Everett Turnpike
10
Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
11
Continue on Sen Styles Bridges Highway
0.7 mi
·
47 sec
·
Sen Styles Bridges Highway
12
Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
13
Take the exit slight right toward NH 104, NH 132: Meredith, New Hampton
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
NH 104, NH 132: Meredith, New Hampton
14
Turn left onto NH 132 South, NH 104 West: New Hampton, Bristol, NH Fish & Game
115 ft
·
9 sec
·
NH 132 South, NH 104 West: New Hampton, Bristol, NH Fish & Game
15
Turn left
5.7 mi
·
10 min
16
Continue on Pleasant Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Pleasant Street
17
Continue on Lake Street
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Lake Street
18
Turn left onto Bristol Hill Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Bristol Hill Road
19
Continue on Plumer Hill Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Plumer Hill Road
20
Continue on Thissell Road
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Thissell Road
21
Turn right onto Town Pound Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Town Pound Road
22
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.5 mi from Bedford, NH · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.5 miles from Bedford, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Alexandria, NH
The final approach into Alexandria, 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
$9.82 one way
$19.64 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $10.80 | $21.61 |
| premium | $4.86 | $11.68 | $23.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.47 | $26.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.41 | $2.93 |
| Efficient EV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.34 | $2.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.4 | 0 | $8.54 | $3.90 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Alexandria, NH
Afternoon in Alexandria on Thursday
Local time
1:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°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 23m 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 Bedford, NH to Alexandria, NH covers 61 miles and takes about 1h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Meetinghouse Road, Boynton Street, South Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.5 miles from Bedford, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.82 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.
The drive from Bedford, NH to Alexandria, NH is easy. At 1h 23m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bedford, NH to Alexandria, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bedford, NH to Alexandria, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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