Trip from Bedford, NH to Newmarket, NH

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are NH 101, Calef Highway, Wadleigh Falls Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 19.3 miles from Bedford, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.21 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

56m

Distance

38.6 mi

62 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min

4 AM

0h 52m ★

6 AM

0h 57m

8 AM

1h 6m

10 AM

1h 0m

12 PM

0h 59m

3 PM

1h 0m

5 PM

1h 5m

8 PM

0h 54m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bedford, NH to Newmarket, NH covers 38.6 miles and takes about 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on NH 101, Calef Highway, Wadleigh Falls Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.1 miles on NH 101. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.21 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 38.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

56m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 56m highway drive covering 38.6 miles, with most of the trip on NH 101 and Calef Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 27.1 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 27.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NH 101 and Calef Highway. You will hit about 6 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 5/10

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 38.6 miles you will encounter 6 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 0.1 miles (NH 101): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.1 miles (NH 101): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 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

4

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

Turn left onto NH 101

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

7

8.1 mi into trip | ~12m in | NH 101

Keep slight right at fork onto NH 101 toward NH 101 East: Portsmouth, Seacoast

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 7 Toward NH 101 East: Portsmouth, Seacoast

8

27.2 mi into trip | ~34m in

Take the exit toward NH 125: Epping, Kingston

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 7 Toward NH 125: Epping, Kingston

4

27.4 mi into trip | ~35m in | NH 125 / Calef Highway

Turn left onto NH 125 / Calef Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

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 Newmarket, NH, road signs point toward Seacoast and Kingston.

Seacoast

8.1 mi in | ~12m | via NH 101

Kingston

27.2 mi in | ~34m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
NH 101	27.1 mi	33m
Calef Highway	4.3 mi	7m
Wadleigh Falls Road	4.2 mi	8m
South Main Street	1.2 mi	3m
North River Road	1 mi	1m
Lee Hill Road	0.4 mi	<1m
Meetinghouse Road	0.1 mi	<1m
Bedford Center Road	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: NH 101 — 27.1 mi, about 33m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bedford, NH and Newmarket, 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

Take the exit onto NH 101

6.9 mi · 9 min · NH 101

5

Keep slight right at fork onto NH 101

19 mi · 22 min · NH 101

Exit 7 Toward NH 101 East: Portsmouth, Seacoast

6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 36 sec

Exit 7 Toward NH 125: Epping, Kingston Use the slight right lane.

7

Turn left onto NH 125

4.3 mi · 7 min · Calef Highway

Use the straight lane.

8

Turn right onto NH 155

0.4 mi · 42 sec · Lee Hill Road

9

Continue on NH 155

1.0 mi · 1 min · North River Road

10

Turn right onto NH 152

4.2 mi · 8 min · Wadleigh Falls Road

11

Continue on NH 152

1.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

12

Arrive at destination

NH 108

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 19.3 mi from Bedford, NH · 25m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Epping, NH

19 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

Madbury, NH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 38.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Chester, NH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 19.3 miles from Bedford, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Newmarket, NH

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Newmarket, NH if you are unfamiliar with the area.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.21 one way

$12.43 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.50	$6.84	$13.67
premium	$4.86	$7.39	$14.78
diesel	$5.61	$8.52	$17.04

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	11.6	$4.05	$1.85
Efficient EV	9.7	$3.38	$1.54
EV Truck/SUV	15.4	$5.40	$2.47

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (64% 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 Thursday

Local time

3:26 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Newmarket, NH

Afternoon in Newmarket on Thursday

Local time

3:26 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°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

4 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

56m 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 Newmarket, NH covers 38.6 miles and takes about 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.