Origin
Bedford, NH
Afternoon in Bedford on Thursday
Local time
4:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bedford, NH to Bennington, NH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
56m
Distance
26.9 mi
43 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m
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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Bennington, NH
Matt Barnard
Trip Overview
The drive from Bedford, NH to Bennington, NH covers 26.9 miles and takes about 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Bedford Center Road, North Amherst Road, Wallace Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.33 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 26.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m 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 56m drive with frequent turns across 26.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Bedford Center 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 Bennington, NH is easy. At 56m 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 Bennington, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bedford Center Road | — | — |
| North Amherst Road | — | — |
| Wallace Road | — | — |
| New Boston Road | — | — |
| Chestnut Hill Road | — | — |
| Bedford Road | — | — |
| Meetinghouse Hill Road | — | — |
| High Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Bedford Center Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bedford, NH and Bennington, NH.
1
Start on Bedford Center Road
20 ft
·
2 sec
·
Bedford Center Road
2
Continue on Bedford Center Road
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Bedford Center Road
3
Continue on North Amherst Road
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
North Amherst Road
4
Turn right onto Wallace Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Wallace Road
5
Turn left onto New Boston Road
3.7 mi
·
8 min
·
New Boston Road
6
Continue on Chestnut Hill Road
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Chestnut Hill Road
7
Turn right onto Bedford Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Bedford Road
8
Continue on Bedford Road
4.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Bedford Road
9
Turn right onto Meetinghouse Hill Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Meetinghouse Hill Road
10
Turn right onto High Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
High Street
11
Continue on Francestown Road
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Francestown Road
12
Continue on New Boston Road
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
New Boston Road
13
Continue on Main Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
14
Continue on Bennington Road
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Bennington Road
15
Continue on Francestown Road
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Francestown Road
16
Turn right onto Antrim Road
430 ft
·
12 sec
·
Antrim Road
17
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.33 one way
$8.66 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.76 | $9.53 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.15 | $10.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.94 | $11.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.82 | $1.29 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.35 | $1.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.77 | $1.72 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Bennington, NH
Afternoon in Bennington on Thursday
Local time
4:31 PM
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
56m 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 Bennington, NH covers 26.9 miles and takes about 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Bedford Center Road, North Amherst Road, Wallace Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.4 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 $4.33 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 Bennington, NH is easy. At 56m 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 Bennington, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bedford, NH to Bennington, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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