Origin
Bedford, NH
Morning in Bedford on Saturday
Local time
9:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bedford, NH to Amherst, 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
9.2 mi
15 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
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 14m
★
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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Amherst, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
The drive from Bedford, NH to Amherst, NH covers 9.2 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 $1.48 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 9.2 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 (88%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 15m highway drive covering 9.2 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 early in the drive near Meetinghouse Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
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: near the start (Meetinghouse Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (NH 101): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Meetinghouse Road
Turn left onto Meetinghouse Road
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NH 101
Turn right onto NH 101
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
8.3 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward NH 122: Amherst
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward NH 122: Amherst
6
8.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NH 122 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward NH 122 South
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 101 | 8.1 mi | 12m |
| Amherst Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Meetinghouse Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Bedford Center Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NH 101
— 8.1 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bedford, NH and Amherst, NH.
1
Start on Bedford Center Road
20 ft
·
7 sec
·
Bedford Center Road
2
Turn left onto Meetinghouse Road
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Meetinghouse Road
3
Turn right onto NH 101
8.1 mi
·
12 min
·
NH 101
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward NH 122: Amherst
5
Keep slight right at fork
199 ft
·
6 sec
Toward NH 122 South
6
Turn slight right onto NH 122
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Amherst Street
7
Arrive at destination
NH 122
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.48 one way
$2.96 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $1.63 | $3.26 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.76 | $3.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.03 | $4.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.2 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 | $0.97 | $0.44 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
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
Amherst, NH
Morning in Amherst on Saturday
Local time
9:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°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 cooler 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 Bedford, NH to Amherst, NH covers 9.2 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 Bedford, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.48 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: near the start (Meetinghouse Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (NH 101): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Bedford, NH to Amherst, 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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