Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
55m
Distance
37.6 mi
61 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
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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Salisbury, NH
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The drive from Bedford, NH to Salisbury, NH covers 37.6 miles and takes about 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Everett Turnpike, Styles Bridges Highway, High Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.7 miles on Everett Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.84 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 37.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
The drive from Bedford, NH to Salisbury, NH covers 37.6 miles and takes about 55m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 37.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto Meetinghouse Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto NH 101
Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit onto US 4 toward US 4, US 3: Penacook, Boscawen
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bedford, NH to Salisbury, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Boscawen along the way.
Boscawen
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Everett Turnpike | 16.7 mi | 20m |
| Styles Bridges Highway | 6.4 mi | 7m |
| High Street | 5 mi | 7m |
| King Street | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| Boynton Street | 1.6 mi | 4m |
| Old Turnpike Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| NH 101 | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| US 4 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Bedford, NH and Salisbury, NH.
Start on Bedford Center Road
Turn left onto Meetinghouse Road
Turn left onto NH 101
Continue on Boynton Street
Turn slight right onto South Main Street
Continue on Granite Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 293; NH 3A
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
Continue on I 93
Take the exit onto US 4
Enter roundabout onto US 4
Continue on US 4
Enter roundabout onto US 4
Continue on US 4
Keep slight left at fork onto US 4
Continue on US 4
Turn right onto NH 127
Turn left
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.8 mi from Bedford, NH · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
A short stop after about 37.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 18.8 miles from Bedford, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Salisbury, 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.
Regular Gas
$5.84 one way
$11.68 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.46 | $6.60 | $13.20 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.19 | $14.38 |
| diesel | $6.00 | $8.88 | $17.75 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.27
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$1
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.2 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.95 | $1.80 |
| Efficient EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.29 | $1.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15 | 0 | $5.26 | $2.41 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Bedford on Friday
Local time
5:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Evening in Salisbury on Friday
Local time
5:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
51°F
Concord, NH
19 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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