Origin
Bedford, NH
Afternoon in Bedford on Thursday
Local time
2:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bedford, NH to Conway, NH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 24m
Distance
96.7 mi
156 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 14m
★
6 AM
2h 24m
8 AM
2h 44m
10 AM
2h 31m
12 PM
2h 29m
3 PM
2h 32m
5 PM
2h 43m
8 PM
2h 18m
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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Conway, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bedford, NH to Conway, NH covers 96.7 miles and takes about 2h 24m 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, Whittier Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30 miles on Styles Bridges Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.57 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
48.3 miles from Bedford, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 24m. Total distance: 96.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 24m drive with frequent turns across 96.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 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 30 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Meetinghouse Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 96.7 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Meetinghouse Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 51.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 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
|
Meetinghouse Road
Turn left onto Meetinghouse Road
Navigation decision point
5
3.7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
51.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
Take the exit toward NH 104, NH 132: Meredith, New Hampton
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 23
Toward NH 104, NH 132: Meredith, New Hampton
5
51.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
NH 104
Turn right onto NH 104
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
61 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
|
NH 25 / Winnipesaukee Street
Turn right onto NH 25 / Winnipesaukee Street
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.
On the drive from Bedford, NH to Conway, NH, road signs begin pointing toward New Hampton along the way.
New Hampton
51.4 mi in
|
~1h 3m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Styles Bridges Highway | 30 mi | 33m |
| Everett Turnpike | 16.7 mi | 20m |
| Whittier Highway | 12.2 mi | 22m |
| NH 104 | 8.3 mi | 12m |
| White Mountain Highway | 7.1 mi | 10m |
| Chocorua Mtn Highway | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Whittier Street | 3.1 mi | 6m |
| Bear Camp Highway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Styles Bridges Highway
— 30 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bedford, NH and Conway, 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
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
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto I 293; NH 3A
6.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Everett Turnpike
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Everett Turnpike
10
Continue on I 93
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
11
Continue on I 93
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
·
Sen Styles Bridges Highway
12
Continue on I 93
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 23
Toward NH 104, NH 132: Meredith, New Hampton
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn right onto NH 104
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
NH 104
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on NH 104
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
NH 104
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn left onto US 3
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Daniel Webster Highway
Use the left lane.
17
Turn slight right
138 ft
·
7 sec
Toward NH 25 East
18
Turn right onto NH 25
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Winnipesaukee Street
Use the right lane.
19
Continue on NH 25
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Whittier Street
20
Continue on NH 25
12 mi
·
22 min
·
Whittier Highway
21
Continue on NH 25
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 25
22
Continue on NH 25
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
Whittier Road
23
Continue on NH 25; NH 113
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Bear Camp Highway
24
Continue on NH 25; NH 113
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Ossipee Mountain Highway
25
Turn left onto NH 113
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Whittier Road
26
Turn left onto NH 113
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Tamworth Road
27
Turn right onto NH 113
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Chocorua Road
28
Turn slight right onto Page Hill Road
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Page Hill Road
29
Turn left onto NH 16
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Chocorua Mtn Highway
30
Continue on NH 16
7.1 mi
·
10 min
·
White Mountain Highway
31
Continue on NH 16; NH 113
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
32
Arrive at destination
NH 16; NH 113
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 48.3 miles from Bedford, NH, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30 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 21 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48.3 miles or 1h 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 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Conway, 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 96.7 miles and 2h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 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 30 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 48.3 mi from Bedford, NH · 1h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
48 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 48.3 miles from Bedford, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Conway, NH
The final approach into Conway, 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 Conway, NH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.57 one way
$31.13 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
34 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $17.13 | $34.26 |
| premium | $4.86 | $18.52 | $37.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.35 | $42.70 |
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
$16
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29 | 0 | $10.15 | $4.64 |
| Efficient EV | 24.2 | 0 | $8.46 | $3.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38.7 | 0 | $13.54 | $6.19 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Destination
Conway, NH
Afternoon in Conway on Thursday
Local time
2:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
18 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 24m 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 Conway, NH covers 96.7 miles and takes about 2h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Styles Bridges Highway, Everett Turnpike, Whittier Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 48.3 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 $15.57 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 96.7 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Meetinghouse Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 51.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Bedford, NH to Conway, NH, road signs begin pointing toward New Hampton along the way.
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