Origin
Bedford, NH
Evening in Bedford on Friday
Local time
5:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bedford, NH to Meredith, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
61.1 mi
98 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 17m
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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Meredith, NH
Galina Yarovaya.
Trip Overview
The drive from Bedford, NH to Meredith, NH covers 61.1 miles and takes about 1h 20m 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, NH 104 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30 miles on Styles Bridges Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.84 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 61.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Bedford, NH to Meredith, NH covers 61.1 miles and takes about 1h 20m, 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 19 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?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 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 61.1 miles you will encounter 10 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 10 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.
5
60 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
US 3 / Daniel Webster Highway
Turn left onto US 3 / Daniel Webster 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 Meredith, 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 |
| NH 104 | 8.3 mi | 12m |
| Boynton Street | 1.6 mi | 4m |
| NH 101 | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Daniel Webster Highway | 1 mi | 2m |
| Sen Styles Bridges Highway | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Styles Bridges Highway
— 30 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bedford, NH and Meredith, 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
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Daniel Webster Highway
Use the left lane.
17
Turn left onto Main Street
270 ft
·
18 sec
·
Main Street
18
Turn left
120 ft
·
8 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.5 mi from Bedford, NH · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.5 miles from Bedford, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Meredith, NH
The final approach into Meredith, NH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.84 one way
$19.67 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $10.82 | $21.64 |
| premium | $4.86 | $11.70 | $23.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.49 | $26.98 |
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.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$1
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.42 | $2.93 |
| Efficient EV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.35 | $2.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.4 | 0 | $8.55 | $3.91 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Meredith, NH
Evening in Meredith on Friday
Local time
5:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
8 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 20m 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 Meredith, NH covers 61.1 miles and takes about 1h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Styles Bridges Highway, Everett Turnpike, NH 104. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.5 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 $9.84 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 61.1 miles you will encounter 10 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 Meredith, NH, road signs begin pointing toward New Hampton 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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