Trip from Bedford, NH to Lancaster, NH

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 36m

Distance

122.2 mi

197 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

17 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min

4 AM

2h 26m ★

6 AM

2h 36m

8 AM

2h 57m

10 AM

2h 43m

12 PM

2h 41m

3 PM

2h 44m

5 PM

2h 56m

8 PM

2h 30m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Bedford, NH

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Lancaster, NH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bedford, NH to Lancaster, NH covers 122.2 miles and takes about 2h 36m 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, US 3 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 65.7 miles on Styles Bridges Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.67 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.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

61.1 miles from Bedford, NH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 36m. Total distance: 122.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (34%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Bedford, NH to Lancaster, NH covers 122.2 miles and takes about 2h 36m, 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 21 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 65.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Meetinghouse Road.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 36m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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 3.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Meetinghouse Road

Turn left onto Meetinghouse Road

Navigation decision point

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | NH 101

Turn left onto NH 101

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

3.7 mi into trip | ~8m in

Take the ramp

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

10.6 mi into trip | ~17m in | I 93 / Everett Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 / Everett Turnpike

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

94.8 mi into trip | ~1h 53m in | US 3

Take the exit onto US 3 toward US 3 North: Twin Mountain, Lancaster

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 35 Toward US 3 North: Twin Mountain, Lancaster

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Styles Bridges Highway	65.7 mi	1h 11m
Everett Turnpike	16.7 mi	20m
US 3	10.4 mi	16m
Franconia Notch Parkway	7.7 mi	12m
Prospect Street	6.3 mi	9m
US Route 3 North	6.1 mi	8m
Twin Mountain Road	2.3 mi	4m
Lancaster Road	2 mi	3m

Longest stretch: Styles Bridges Highway — 65.7 mi, about 1h 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bedford, NH and Lancaster, NH.

Start on Bedford Center Road

20 ft · 7 sec · Bedford Center Road

Turn left onto Meetinghouse Road

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Meetinghouse Road

Turn left onto NH 101

1.1 mi · 2 min · NH 101

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on Boynton Street

1.6 mi · 4 min · Boynton Street

Turn slight right onto South Main Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Main Street

Continue on Granite Street

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Granite Street

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 43 sec

Use the left lane.

Merge onto I 293; NH 3A

6.6 mi · 8 min · Everett Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto I 93

10 mi · 12 min · Everett Turnpike

Continue on I 93

17 mi · 19 min · Styles Bridges Highway

Continue on I 93

0.7 mi · 46 sec · Sen Styles Bridges Highway

Continue on I 93

49 mi · 52 min · Styles Bridges Highway

Continue on I 93

7.7 mi · 12 min · Franconia Notch Parkway

Take the exit onto US 3

10 mi · 16 min · US 3

Exit 35 Toward US 3 North: Twin Mountain, Lancaster Use the slight right lane.

Continue on US 3

6.1 mi · 8 min · US Route 3 North

Use the left lane.

Continue on US 3

2.3 mi · 4 min · Twin Mountain Road

Continue on US 3; NH 142; NH 116

467 ft · 10 sec · Daniel Webster Highway

Continue on US 3

2.0 mi · 3 min · Lancaster Road

Continue on US 3

6.3 mi · 9 min · Prospect Street

Continue on US 2; US 3

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Main Street

Arrive at destination

US 2; US 3

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.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 61.1 miles from Bedford, NH, or about 1h 13m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 65.7 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 27 miles or 36m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 61.1 miles or 1h 13m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 2m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lancaster, 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 122.2 miles and 2h 36m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Bedford, NH.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Styles Bridges Highway for about 65.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 61.1 mi from Bedford, NH · 1h 13m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lincoln, NH

61 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

East Concord, NH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Plymouth, NH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 61.1 miles from Bedford, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Styles Bridges Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 65.7 miles.

Arriving in Lancaster, NH

The final approach into Lancaster, 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 Lancaster, NH.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

The Common Man Lincoln

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $20 to $30 mile 87.3

Lincoln, New Hampshire

Hours: 4–9 pm

+16037453463

Visit website

The Grateful Skier Restaurant & Bar

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 87.3

Lincoln, New Hampshire

Hours: Closed

+16037454899

Visit website

Cotton Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $30 to $50 mile 8.7

Manchester, New Hampshire

Hours: 5–8:30 pm

+16036225488

Visit website

The Windmill Restaurant Inc.

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 17.5

Concord, New Hampshire

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+16032250600

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 8.7

Hooksett, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Ford Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 17.5

Bow, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18883571009

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 122.2

Lancaster, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Shell Recharge Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 8.7

Hooksett, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18882642208

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 17.5

Concord, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 8.7

Hooksett, NH

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 43.6

Tilton, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour

Manchester, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Flume Gorge Visitor Center

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 87.3

Lincoln, New Hampshire

+16037458391

Visit website

Flume Gorge

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 87.3

Lincoln, New Hampshire

+16037458391

Visit website

Artist's Bluff Loop Trailhead

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 96

Franconia, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

Clark's Bears

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 87.3

Lincoln, New Hampshire

+16037458913

Visit website

Manchester Historic Association's Millyard Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour

Manchester, New Hampshire

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+16036227531

Visit website

Fun City Trampoline Park Goffstown

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour

Goffstown, New Hampshire

Hours: 3–8 pm

+16036068807

Visit website

SEE Science Center

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour

Manchester, New Hampshire

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+16036690400

Visit website

Kirkwood Gardens

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 61.1

Holderness, New Hampshire

Hours: Open 24 hours

+16039687194

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$19.67 one way

$39.34 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 43 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.50	$21.64	$43.29
premium	$4.86	$23.40	$46.80
diesel	$5.61	$26.98	$53.96

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

$20

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 42.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

17 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Tesla Supercharger

Tilton, New Hampshire

Tesla

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Hooksett, New Hampshire

Tesla

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Manchester, New Hampshire

Tesla

1 DCFC

Shell Recharge Charging Station

Hooksett, New Hampshire

Shell Recharge

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Hooksett, New Hampshire

Tesla

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Hooksett, NH

Tesla

1 DCFC

Ford Charging Station

Bow, New Hampshire

Other

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Concord, New Hampshire

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint: 7 Tesla: 5 Other: 2 Shell Recharge: 1 Electrify America: 1 Blink: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	36.7	$12.83	$5.87
Efficient EV	30.6	$10.69	$4.89
EV Truck/SUV	48.9	$17.11	$7.82

Gas CO2

43 kg

EV CO2

14 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

Night in Bedford on Thursday

Local time

10:44 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lancaster, NH

Night in Lancaster on Thursday

Local time

10:44 PM

EDT

Current temp

33°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

32°F

Lincoln, NH

61 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

20 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 36m 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 Lancaster, NH covers 122.2 miles and takes about 2h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Styles Bridges Highway, Everett Turnpike, US 3. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 61.1 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 $19.67 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This is a straightforward 2h 36m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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 3.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Bedford, NH to Lancaster, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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