Origin
Bedford, NH
Morning in Bedford on Thursday
Local time
10:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bedford, NH to Canaan, NH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 47m
Distance
67.4 mi
109 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 40m
★
6 AM
1h 48m
8 AM
2h 4m
10 AM
1h 53m
12 PM
1h 52m
3 PM
1h 54m
5 PM
2h 3m
8 PM
1h 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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Canaan, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bedford, NH to Canaan, NH covers 67.4 miles and takes about 1h 47m 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 $10.85 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
33.7 miles from Bedford, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 47m. Total distance: 67.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 47m drive with frequent turns across 67.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 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 Canaan, NH is easy. At 1h 47m 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 Canaan, 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 Canaan, 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
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Main Street
20
Turn right onto U.S. Route 4
10 mi
·
17 min
·
U.S. Route 4
21
Continue on Main Street
7.8 mi
·
14 min
·
Main Street
22
Continue on U.S. Route 4
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
U.S. Route 4
23
Continue on Church Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Church Street
24
Turn right onto Canaan Street
413 ft
·
12 sec
·
Canaan Street
25
Arrive at your 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 33.7 miles from Bedford, NH, or about 53m into the drive.
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 15 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33.7 miles or 53m 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 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Canaan, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bedford, NH
This is one driving day of about 67.4 miles and 1h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Bedford, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.7 mi from Bedford, NH · 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.7 miles from Bedford, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Canaan, NH
The final approach into Canaan, 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
$10.85 one way
$21.70 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $11.94 | $23.88 |
| premium | $4.86 | $12.91 | $25.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.88 | $29.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.08 | $3.24 |
| Efficient EV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.90 | $2.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27 | 0 | $9.44 | $4.31 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Canaan, NH
Morning in Canaan on Thursday
Local time
10:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Andover, NH
34 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
19 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
1h 47m 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 Canaan, NH covers 67.4 miles and takes about 1h 47m 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 33.7 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 $10.85 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 Canaan, NH is easy. At 1h 47m 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 Canaan, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bedford, NH to Canaan, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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