Origin
Bedford, NH
Afternoon in Bedford on Thursday
Local time
3:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bedford, NH to Atkinson, NH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
44m
Distance
28.8 mi
46 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m
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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Atkinson, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bedford, NH to Atkinson, NH covers 28.8 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, NH 101, State Route 111 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.4 miles on Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.64 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 28.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (37%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Bedford, NH to Atkinson, NH covers 28.8 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 7.4 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 early in the drive near Meetinghouse Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 28.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
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 5.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 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
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Meetinghouse Road
Turn left onto Meetinghouse Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NH 101
Turn left onto NH 101
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
5.9 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston
8
18.4 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward NH 111: Windham, North Salem
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 3
Toward NH 111: Windham, North Salem
6
26.2 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
NH 121 / Stage Road
Turn right onto NH 121 / Stage Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bedford, NH and Atkinson, NH, road signs point toward Boston and Salem.
Boston
5.9 mi in
|
~8m
Salem
18.4 mi in
|
~24m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway | 7.4 mi | 8m |
| NH 101 | 5.8 mi | 8m |
| State Route 111 | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| 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 |
| I 293 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
— 7.4 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bedford, NH and Atkinson, 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 onto NH 101
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
NH 101
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the exit onto NH 101
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
NH 101
5
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward I 93 South: Salem, Boston
6
Continue on I 293
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 293
7
Merge onto I 93
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Alan B Shepard Highway
8
Continue on I 93
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
9
Continue on I 93
7.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
10
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 3
Toward NH 111: Windham, North Salem
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn left onto NH 111
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Indian Rock Road
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on NH 111
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Range Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Continue on NH 111
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Salem Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on NH 111
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 111
15
Turn right onto NH 121
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Stage Road
Use the right lane.
16
Continue on NH 121
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
17
Turn left onto Leroy Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Leroy Avenue
18
Arrive at destination
Leroy Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.64 one way
$9.27 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.10 | $10.20 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.52 | $11.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.36 | $12.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.02 | $1.38 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.52 | $1.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.03 | $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
Atkinson, NH
Afternoon in Atkinson on Thursday
Local time
3:32 PM
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
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 Bedford, NH to Atkinson, NH covers 28.8 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, NH 101, State Route 111. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.4 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 $4.64 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 9 decision points packed into just 28.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
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 5.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Bedford, NH and Atkinson, NH, road signs point toward Boston and Salem.
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