Origin
Bedford, NH
Afternoon in Bedford on Thursday
Local time
12:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bedford, NH to Danville, NH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
48m
Distance
31 mi
50 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 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
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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Danville, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
The drive from Bedford, NH to Danville, NH covers 31 miles and takes about 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Route 111, Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway, NH 101 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.8 miles on State Route 111. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.99 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 31 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Bedford, NH to Danville, NH covers 31 miles and takes about 48m, 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 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Route 111 is the longest continuous segment at about 7.8 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 8 decision points packed into just 31 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.
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 8 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
4
19.2 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
NH 111 / Indian Rock Road
Turn left onto NH 111 / Indian Rock Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight 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 Danville, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 111 | 7.8 mi | 14m |
| Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway | 7.4 mi | 8m |
| NH 101 | 5.8 mi | 8m |
| Alan B Shepard Highway | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| Salem Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Alan B Shepard Jr Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
| I 293 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
State Route 111
— 7.8 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bedford, NH and Danville, 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
7.8 mi
·
14 min
·
State Route 111
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn left onto NH 111A
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
16
Turn left
187 ft
·
13 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.5 mi from Bedford, NH · 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.5 miles from Bedford, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Danville, NH
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Danville, NH if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.99 one way
$9.98 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.49 | $10.98 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.94 | $11.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.84 | $13.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.25 | $1.49 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.71 | $1.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.34 | $1.98 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Danville, NH
Afternoon in Danville on Thursday
Local time
12:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
60°F
Derry, NH
16 mi in
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
13 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
48m 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 Danville, NH covers 31 miles and takes about 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Route 111, Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway, NH 101. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.5 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 $4.99 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 8 decision points packed into just 31 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.
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 Danville, NH, road signs point toward Boston and Salem.
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