Origin
Bedford, NH
Afternoon in Bedford on Tuesday
Local time
3:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bedford, NH to Milford, NH
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
20m
Distance
11.8 mi
19 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
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6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 20m
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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Milford, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bedford, NH to Milford, NH covers 11.8 miles and takes about 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NH 101, Amherst Street, Meetinghouse Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.1 miles on NH 101. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.90 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
5.9 miles from Bedford, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 9m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 20m highway drive covering 11.8 miles, with most of the trip on NH 101 and Amherst Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 8.1 miles on NH 101.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NH 101 is the longest continuous segment at about 8.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NH 101 and Amherst Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Meetinghouse Road.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 20m 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 8.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Meetinghouse Road
Turn left onto Meetinghouse Road
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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NH 101
Turn right onto NH 101
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
8.3 mi into trip
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~13m in
Take the exit toward NH 122: Amherst
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward NH 122: Amherst
6
8.4 mi into trip
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~13m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NH 122 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward NH 122 South
5
11.8 mi into trip
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~20m in
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NH 13 / South Street
Turn right onto NH 13 / South Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NH 101 | 8.1 mi | 12m |
| Amherst Street | 3.1 mi | 6m |
| Meetinghouse Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Union Square | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| NH 13 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Colonel John Shephard Bridge | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Bedford Center Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NH 101
— 8.1 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bedford, NH and Milford, NH.
1
Start on Bedford Center Road
20 ft
·
7 sec
·
Bedford Center Road
2
Turn left onto Meetinghouse Road
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
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Meetinghouse Road
3
Turn right onto NH 101
8.1 mi
·
12 min
·
NH 101
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward NH 122: Amherst
5
Keep slight right at fork
199 ft
·
6 sec
Toward NH 122 South
6
Turn slight right onto NH 122
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Amherst Street
7
Continue on Amherst Street
477 ft
·
18 sec
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Amherst Street
8
Turn left onto NH 13
253 ft
·
7 sec
·
Colonel John Shephard Bridge
9
Turn slight right onto NH 13
308 ft
·
7 sec
·
Union Square
10
Turn slight left onto NH 13
291 ft
·
11 sec
·
NH 13
11
Turn right onto NH 13
42 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Street
12
Arrive at destination
NH 13
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 5.9 miles from Bedford, NH, or about 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 8.1 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 11.8 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 5.9 miles or 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Milford, 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 11.8 miles and 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bedford, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on NH 101 for about 8.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 5.9 mi from Bedford, NH · 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
6 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 11.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 5.9 miles from Bedford, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Milford, NH
The final approach into Milford, 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 Milford, NH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.90 one way
$3.80 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $2.09 | $4.18 |
| premium | $4.86 | $2.26 | $4.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.61 | $5.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.24 | $0.57 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.03 | $0.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.76 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Milford, NH
Afternoon in Milford on Tuesday
Local time
3:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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 Milford, NH covers 11.8 miles and takes about 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NH 101, Amherst Street, Meetinghouse Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.9 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 $1.90 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 straightforward 20m 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 8.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Bedford, NH to Milford, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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