Origin
Chichester, NH
Afternoon in Chichester on Saturday
Local time
2:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Chichester, NH to Bedford, NH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
29.3 mi
47 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chichester, NH
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Bedford, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Chichester, NH to Bedford, NH covers 29.3 miles and takes about 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Everett Turnpike, I 393, Dover Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.8 miles on Everett Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.72 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Everett Turnpike | 15.8 mi | 18m |
| I 393 | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| Dover Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Boynton Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| NH 101 | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Styles Bridges Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| McGregor Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Everett Turnpike
— 15.8 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chichester, NH and Bedford, NH.
1
Start on Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto US 4; US 202; NH 9
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Dover Road
Use the right lane.
3
Keep slight right at fork onto I 393; US 4; US 202
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
I 393; US 4; US 202
4
Continue on I 393; US 202
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
I 393; US 202
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 93 South: Manchester, Lebanon
6
Merge onto I 93
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
7
Continue on I 93
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Everett Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Everett Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 293
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Everett Turnpike
Toward I 293 South: Manchester, Nashua
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
401 ft
·
9 sec
Exit 6
Toward Amoskeag Street, Goffstown Road
11
Keep slight left at fork
192 ft
·
11 sec
12
Turn left onto Eddy Road
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Eddy Road
13
Continue on McGregor Street
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
McGregor Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Continue on Main Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
15
Turn right onto Boynton Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Boynton Street
16
Continue on NH 101
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
NH 101
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on NH 101
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
NH 101
18
Turn right onto Meetinghouse Road
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Meetinghouse Road
19
Turn right onto Bedford Center Road
20 ft
·
0 sec
·
Bedford Center Road
20
Arrive at destination
Bedford Center Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 24.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 4; US 202; NH 9 / Dover Road
Turn right onto US 4; US 202; NH 9 / Dover Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
7.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward I 93 South: Manchester, Lebanon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 93 South: Manchester, Lebanon
6
17.7 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
I 93 / Everett Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93 / Everett Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
19.6 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
I 293 / Everett Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 293 / Everett Turnpike toward I 293 South: Manchester, Nashua
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 293 South: Manchester, Nashua
6
24.5 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward Amoskeag Street, Goffstown Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 6
Toward Amoskeag Street, Goffstown Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.72 one way
$9.43 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $5.19 | $10.38 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.61 | $11.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.47 | $12.94 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.10
Everett Turnpike
(10.9 mi)
$0.76
Everett Turnpike
(4.9 mi)
$0.34
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.08 | $1.41 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.10 | $1.88 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Bedford, NH
Afternoon in Bedford on Saturday
Local time
2:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°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
16 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
43m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
29.3 mi in 43m, mostly highway — 15.8 mi of that is on Everett Turnpike.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.8 mi on Everett Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Everett Turnpike and I 393. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near US 4; US 202; NH 9 / Dover Road.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 29.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (US 4; US 202; NH 9 / Dover Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.7 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Chichester, NH and Bedford, NH, road signs point toward Lebanon and Nashua.
Lebanon
7.7 mi in
|
~11m
Nashua
19.6 mi in
|
~26m
|
via I 293
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 29.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.8 miles on Everett Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.10 in tolls one way, starting with Everett Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Bedford, NH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through NH can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (US 4; US 202; NH 9 / Dover Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.7 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bedford, NH before heading back.
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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