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Trip from Bedford, NH to Andover, NH

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 7m

Distance

44.6 mi

72 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 2m ★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 4m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States

Bedford, NH

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Downtown Andover, NH, NH

Andover, NH

Ezequiel Barroso

Trip Overview

The drive from Bedford, NH to Andover, NH covers 44.6 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 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 $7.18 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: 44.6 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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 7m drive with frequent turns across 44.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Bedford, NH to Andover, NH is easy. At 1h 7m 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 Andover, 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
US 4
King Street

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 Andover, 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

6.4 mi · 7 min · Styles Bridges Highway
11

Take the exit slight right toward US 4, US 3: Penacook, Boscawen

0.8 mi · 1 min · US 4, US 3: Penacook, Boscawen
12

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward King Street

148 ft · 2 sec · King Street
13

Exit the roundabout onto King Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · King Street
14

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward King Street

115 ft · 2 sec · King Street
15

Exit the roundabout onto King Street

2.5 mi · 4 min · King Street
16

Keep slight left to continue on High Street

5.0 mi · 7 min · High Street
17

Continue on Old Turnpike Road

5.4 mi · 9 min · Old Turnpike Road
18

Continue on Salisbury Highway

2.0 mi · 3 min · Salisbury Highway
19

Continue on Main Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · Main Street
20

Turn right onto North Street

115 ft · 5 sec · North Street
21

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 22.3 mi from Bedford, NH · 33m into the drive

Downtown East Concord, NH, NH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

East Concord, NH

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

Manchester, NH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

East Concord, NH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 22.3 miles from Bedford, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Andover, NH

The final approach into Andover, 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

$7.18 one way

$14.36 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $7.90 $15.80
premium $4.86 $8.54 $17.08
diesel $5.61 $9.85 $19.69

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 15.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13.4 0 $4.68 $2.14
Efficient EV 11.2 0 $3.90 $1.78
EV Truck/SUV 17.8 0 $6.24 $2.85

Gas CO2

16 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (69% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Bedford, NH

Morning in Bedford on Thursday

Local time

7:03 AM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Andover, NH

Morning in Andover on Thursday

Local time

7:03 AM

EDT

Current temp

56°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 warmer 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 Bedford, NH to Andover, NH covers 44.6 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 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 22.3 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 $7.18 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 Andover, NH is easy. At 1h 7m 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 Andover, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bedford, NH to Andover, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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