The drive from Bedford, NH to Freedom, NH covers 77.9 miles and takes about 2h 7m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Suncook Valley Road, NH 28, Center Street for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.2 miles on Suncook Valley Road.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.54 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
38.9 miles from Bedford, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 4m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 7m. Total distance: 77.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 7m drive with frequent turns across 77.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 41 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Suncook Valley Road is the longest continuous segment at about 17.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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 is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 77.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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 12.2 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 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
12.2 mi into trip|~21m in|Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
13 mi into trip|~23m in|US 3; NH 28 / Hooksett Road
Turn left onto US 3; NH 28 / Hooksett Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
66 mi into trip|~1h 47m in|NH 16 / White Mountain Highway
At end of road, turn left onto NH 16 / White Mountain Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left 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 Freedom, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Hooksett along the way.
Hooksett
10.9 mi in|~17m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Suncook Valley Road
17.2 mi
26m
NH 28
11.5 mi
19m
Center Street
10.4 mi
15m
Suncook Valley Highway
7.2 mi
11m
Everett Turnpike
6.9 mi
8m
Ossipee Trail
5.3 mi
7m
White Mountain Highway
4 mi
6m
Pinewood Road
3.2 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
Suncook Valley Road
— 17.2 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bedford, NH and Freedom, 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 right at fork onto I 93
0.3 mi·21 sec·Everett Turnpike
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward Hooksett
11
Turn left onto Hackett Hill Road
0.3 mi·39 sec·Hackett Hill Road
12
Turn left onto NH 3A
0.3 mi·43 sec·West River Road
13
Turn right onto Riverside Street
0.3 mi·1 min·Riverside Street
14
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi·36 sec·Main Street
15
Turn straight onto College Park Drive
0.5 mi·1 min·College Park Drive
16
Turn left onto US 3; NH 28
2.2 mi·4 min·Hooksett Road
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on US 3; NH 28
0.2 mi·31 sec·Allenstown Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
18
Turn right onto NH 28
3.2 mi·5 min·Pinewood Road
19
Continue on NH 28
1.3 mi·1 min·Route 28
20
Continue on NH 28
4.3 mi·6 min·Suncook Valley Highway
21
Enter roundabout onto NH 28
208 ft·5 sec·Suncook Valley Highway
22
Continue on NH 28
1.6 mi·2 min·Suncook Valley Highway
23
Continue on NH 28
4.3 mi·6 min·Suncook Valley Road
24
Continue on NH 28
0.3 mi·30 sec·Suncook Valley Highway
25
Continue on NH 28
1.1 mi·2 min·Suncook Valley Road
Use the straight lane.
26
Continue on NH 28
1.0 mi·1 min·Suncook Valley Highway
27
Continue on NH 28
12 mi·18 min·Suncook Valley Road
Use the right lane.
28
Enter roundabout onto NH 28
0.2 mi·26 sec·NH 28
29
Continue on NH 28
11 mi·18 min·NH 28
30
Turn right onto NH 28
9.1 mi·13 min·Center Street
31
Enter roundabout onto NH 28
100 ft·1 sec·Center Street
32
Continue on NH 28
1.3 mi·1 min·Center Street
33
At end of road, turn left onto NH 16
4.0 mi·6 min·White Mountain Highway
Use the left lane.
34
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
35
Turn right onto NH 25
5.3 mi·7 min·Ossipee Trail
36
Turn left onto NH 153
0.3 mi·34 sec·Green Mountain Road
37
Continue on NH 153
0.5 mi·1 min·Eaton Road
38
Turn right onto Freedom Village Road
1.4 mi·3 min·Freedom Village Road
39
Turn slight left
168 ft·7 sec
40
Turn slight left onto Elm Street
0.2 mi·27 sec·Elm Street
41
Arrive at destination
Elm 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 38.9 miles from Bedford, NH, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 17.2 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 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.9 miles or 1h 4m 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 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Freedom, 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.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 77.9 miles and 2h 7m.
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 Suncook Valley Road for about 17.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.9 mi from Bedford, NH
· 1h 4m into the drive
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
23.4
0
$8.18
$3.74
Efficient EV
19.5
0
$6.82
$3.12
EV Truck/SUV
31.2
0
$10.91
$4.99
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
Morning
in Bedford on Saturday
Local time
6:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Freedom, NH
Morning
in Freedom on Saturday
Local time
6:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Alton, NH
39 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
1 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 7m 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 Freedom, NH covers 77.9 miles and takes about 2h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Suncook Valley Road, NH 28, Center Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38.9 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 $12.54 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 demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 77.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Meetinghouse Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 12.2 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Bedford, NH to Freedom, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Hooksett along the way.
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.
