The drive from Bedford, NH to Enfield, NH covers 76.7 miles and takes about 1h 39m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 89, Everett Turnpike, Dartmouth College Highway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 53.8 miles on I 89.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.35 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
38.4 miles from Bedford, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 50m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 39m. Total distance: 76.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 39m highway drive covering 76.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 89 and Everett Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 53.8 miles on I 89.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 89 is the longest continuous segment at about 53.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and Everett Turnpike. 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 Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 76.7 miles you will encounter 12 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 17.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key points
These 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.
5
17.5 mi into trip|~25m in
Take the exit toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junctio...
8
18 mi into trip|~26m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junctio...
6
72.1 mi into trip|~1h 29m in
Take the exit toward US 4: Enfield, Canaan
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 17
Toward US 4: Enfield, Canaan
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 Enfield, NH, road signs point toward White River Junction Vermont and Canaan.
White River Junction Vermont
17.5 mi in|~25m
Canaan
72.1 mi in|~1h 29m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 89
53.8 mi
1h 2m
Everett Turnpike
13.5 mi
16m
Dartmouth College Highway
3 mi
5m
Boynton Street
1.6 mi
4m
NH 101
1.1 mi
2m
U.S. Route 4
1.1 mi
2m
South Main Street
0.6 mi
1m
Granite Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 53.8 mi, about 1h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bedford, NH and Enfield, 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
7.0 mi·8 min·Everett Turnpike
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction Vermont
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·42 sec
Toward I 89 North: Lebanon, White River Junction VermontUse the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto I 89
54 mi·1 hr 2 min·I 89
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Exit 17Toward US 4: Enfield, Canaan
14
Turn right
198 ft·5 sec
15
Turn straight onto US 4
3.0 mi·5 min·Dartmouth College Highway
16
Continue on US 4
1.1 mi·2 min·U.S. Route 4
17
Turn right onto High Street
0.1 mi·25 sec·High Street
18
Continue on Shaker Hill Road
0.1 mi·20 sec·Shaker Hill Road
19
Turn right onto Wells Street
54 ft·2 sec·Wells Street
20
Arrive at destination
Wells Street
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 38.4 miles from Bedford, NH, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 53.8 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 17 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.4 miles or 50m 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 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Enfield, NH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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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 76.7 miles and 1h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Bedford, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 89 for about 53.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.4 mi from Bedford, NH
· 50m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Your National Park for the Arts preserves the home and studio of sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens (1848-1907). Here stories flow through a landscape of inspiration. Discover the history behind the capt...
12 mi from route
~30 min detour
$10
near mile 63.5
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
23
0
$8.05
$3.68
Efficient EV
19.2
0
$6.71
$3.07
EV Truck/SUV
30.7
0
$10.74
$4.91
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Bedford, NH
Afternoon
in Bedford on Friday
Local time
4:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Enfield, NH
Afternoon
in Enfield on Friday
Local time
4:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
36°F
Newmarket, NH
38 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
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
1h 39m 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 Enfield, NH covers 76.7 miles and takes about 1h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 89, Everett Turnpike, Dartmouth College Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38.4 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 $12.35 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 76.7 miles you will encounter 12 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 17.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Bedford, NH and Enfield, NH, road signs point toward White River Junction Vermont and Canaan.
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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
