Trip from Bedford, NH to Bethlehem, NH

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 9m

Distance

106.4 mi

171 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min

4 AM

2h 0m ★

6 AM

2h 9m

8 AM

2h 27m

10 AM

2h 15m

12 PM

2h 14m

3 PM

2h 16m

5 PM

2h 26m

8 PM

2h 4m

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

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town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States

Bedford, NH

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Bethlehem, NH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bedford, NH to Bethlehem, NH covers 106.4 miles and takes about 2h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Styles Bridges Highway, Everett Turnpike, Franconia Notch Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 74.1 miles on Styles Bridges Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.13 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

53.2 miles from Bedford, NH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 9m. Total distance: 106.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (24%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 9m drive with frequent turns across 106.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Styles Bridges Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 74.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Meetinghouse Road.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 9m drive. You will face about 7 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 3.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Meetinghouse Road

Turn left onto Meetinghouse Road

Navigation decision point

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | NH 101

Turn left onto NH 101

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

3.7 mi into trip | ~8m in

Take the ramp

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

10.6 mi into trip | ~17m in | I 93 / Everett Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 / Everett Turnpike

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

103.3 mi into trip | ~2h 2m in

Take the exit toward US 302 East: Bethlehem, Twin Mountain

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 40 Toward US 302 East: Bethlehem, Twin Mountain

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Styles Bridges Highway	74.1 mi	1h 20m
Everett Turnpike	16.7 mi	20m
Franconia Notch Parkway	7.7 mi	12m
Main Street	2.8 mi	5m
Boynton Street	1.6 mi	4m
NH 101	1.1 mi	2m
Sen Styles Bridges Highway	0.7 mi	<1m
South Main Street	0.6 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Styles Bridges Highway — 74.1 mi, about 1h 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bedford, NH and Bethlehem, NH.

Start on Bedford Center Road

20 ft · 7 sec · Bedford Center Road

Turn left onto Meetinghouse Road

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Meetinghouse Road

Turn left onto NH 101

1.1 mi · 2 min · NH 101

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on Boynton Street

1.6 mi · 4 min · Boynton Street

Turn slight right onto South Main Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Main Street

Continue on Granite Street

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Granite Street

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 43 sec

Use the left lane.

Merge onto I 293; NH 3A

6.6 mi · 8 min · Everett Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto I 93

10 mi · 12 min · Everett Turnpike

Continue on I 93

17 mi · 19 min · Styles Bridges Highway

Continue on I 93

0.7 mi · 46 sec · Sen Styles Bridges Highway

Continue on I 93

49 mi · 52 min · Styles Bridges Highway

Continue on I 93

7.7 mi · 12 min · Franconia Notch Parkway

Continue on I 93

8.5 mi · 9 min · Styles Bridges Highway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Exit 40 Toward US 302 East: Bethlehem, Twin Mountain

Turn slight right

305 ft · 7 sec

Turn slight right onto US 302; NH 18; NH 116

2.8 mi · 5 min · Main Street

Turn left

19 ft · 1 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 53.2 miles from Bedford, NH, or about 1h 5m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 74.1 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 23 miles or 31m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 53.2 miles or 1h 5m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 41m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bethlehem, NH than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Bedford, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Bedford, NH

This is one driving day of about 106.4 miles and 2h 9m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Bedford, NH.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on Styles Bridges Highway for about 74.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 53.2 mi from Bedford, NH · 1h 5m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Plymouth, NH

53 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

Concord, NH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bristol, NH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 53.2 miles from Bedford, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Styles Bridges Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 74.1 miles.

Arriving in Bethlehem, NH

The final approach into Bethlehem, NH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Bethlehem, NH.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Copper Door

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Bedford, New Hampshire

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Expensive

Hours: 11:30 am–12 pm

+16034882677

Visit website

The Common Man Lincoln

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lincoln, New Hampshire

1.2 mi

The Grateful Skier Restaurant & Bar

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lincoln, New Hampshire

1.2 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Simply Delicious Bakery

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Bedford, New Hampshire

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Hours: 7 am–2:30 pm

+16034881988

Visit website

Copper Door

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Expensive

Bedford, New Hampshire

Hours: 11:30 am–12 pm

+16034882677

Visit website

The Common Man Lincoln

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 83.6

Lincoln, New Hampshire

Hours: 4–9 pm

+16037453463

Visit website

The Grateful Skier Restaurant & Bar

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 83.6

Lincoln, New Hampshire

Hours: Closed

+16037454899

Visit website

The Country Loon Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Bedford, New Hampshire

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+16034881874

The Windmill Restaurant Inc.

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 22.8

Concord, New Hampshire

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+16032250600

Visit website

Cotton Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $30 to $50 mile 7.6

Manchester, New Hampshire

Hours: 5–8:30 pm

+16036225488

Visit website

The Bagg Lunch

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 7.6

Manchester, New Hampshire

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+16039357053

Visit website

The Bistro at LaBelle Winery

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour Moderately

Amherst, New Hampshire

Hours: 12–9 pm

+16036729898

Visit website

Simply Delicious Bakery

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Bedford, New Hampshire

Hours: 7 am–2:30 pm

+16034881988

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 38

Tilton, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 98.8

Sugar Hill, New Hampshire

+16038235621

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 7.6

Hooksett, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 15.2

Hooksett, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 15.2

Hooksett, NH

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 22.8

Concord, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Shell Recharge Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 7.6

Hooksett, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18882642208

Visit website

Ford Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 15.2

Bow, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18883571009

Visit website

Clark's Bears

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 83.6

Lincoln, New Hampshire

+16037458913

Visit website

Artist's Bluff Loop Trailhead

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 91.2

Franconia, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

Fun City Trampoline Park Goffstown

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 7.6

Goffstown, New Hampshire

Hours: 3–8 pm

+16036068807

Visit website

Flume Gorge

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 91.2

Lincoln, New Hampshire

+16037458391

Visit website

Manchester Historic Association's Millyard Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 7.6

Manchester, New Hampshire

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+16036227531

Visit website

Flume Gorge Visitor Center

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 91.2

Lincoln, New Hampshire

+16037458391

Visit website

SEE Science Center

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 7.6

Manchester, New Hampshire

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+16036690400

Visit website

Kirkwood Gardens

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 60.8

Holderness, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

+16039687194

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.13 one way

$34.26 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 37 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.50	$18.85	$37.69
premium	$4.86	$20.38	$40.75
diesel	$5.61	$23.49	$46.98

Estimated Tolls: $1.17

Everett Turnpike (10.2 mi) $0.71

Everett Turnpike (6.6 mi) $0.46

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 37.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	31.9	$11.17	$5.11
Efficient EV	26.6	$9.31	$4.26
EV Truck/SUV	42.6	$14.90	$6.81

Gas CO2

37 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (68% 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

Afternoon in Bedford on Saturday

Local time

12:57 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bethlehem, NH

Afternoon in Bethlehem on Saturday

Local time

12:57 PM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

34°F

Plymouth, NH

53 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

6 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

2h 9m 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 Bethlehem, NH covers 106.4 miles and takes about 2h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Styles Bridges Highway, Everett Turnpike, Franconia Notch Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 53.2 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 $17.13 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 2h 9m drive. You will face about 7 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 3.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Bedford, NH to Bethlehem, 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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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Bethlehem, NH

Nearby Places

Copper Door

Simply Delicious Bakery

Copper Door

The Common Man Lincoln

The Grateful Skier Restaurant & Bar

The Country Loon Cafe

The Windmill Restaurant Inc.

Cotton Restaurant

The Bagg Lunch

The Bistro at LaBelle Winery

Simply Delicious Bakery

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Destination Charger

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

ChargePoint Charging Station

Shell Recharge Charging Station

Ford Charging Station

Clark's Bears

Artist's Bluff Loop Trailhead

Fun City Trampoline Park Goffstown

Flume Gorge

Manchester Historic Association's Millyard Museum

Flume Gorge Visitor Center

SEE Science Center

Kirkwood Gardens

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Bedford, NH

Bethlehem, NH

Same local time

6 degrees cooler at arrival

2h 9m on the road

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