Origin
Gilford, NH
Evening in Gilford on Friday
Local time
8:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gilford, 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
1h 11m
Distance
51.7 mi
83 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gilford, NH
Mohan Nannapaneni
Bedford, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Gilford, NH to Bedford, NH covers 51.7 miles and takes about 1h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Everett Turnpike, Senator Styles Bridges Highway, Laconia Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.8 miles on Everett Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.32 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 51.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Gilford, NH to Bedford, NH covers 51.7 miles and takes about 1h 11m, 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 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Everett Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 15.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 around 40 miles in near I 93 / Everett Turnpike.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 51.7 miles you will encounter 14 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: at 40 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 42 miles (I 293 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
40 mi into trip
|
~53m 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
42 mi into trip
|
~55m 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
46.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m 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
5
47 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
51.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
|
Bedford Center Road
Turn right onto Bedford Center Road
Navigation decision point
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 Gilford, NH to Bedford, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Nashua along the way.
Nashua
42 mi in
|
~55m
|
via I 293
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Everett Turnpike | 15.8 mi | 18m |
| Senator Styles Bridges Highway | 15.4 mi | 17m |
| Laconia Road | 5 mi | 8m |
| Styles Bridges Highway | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| Laconia Bypass | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Gilford Avenue | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Daniel Webster Highway | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Boynton Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Everett Turnpike
— 15.8 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gilford, NH and Bedford, NH.
1
Start on Belknap Mountain Road
334 ft
·
16 sec
·
Belknap Mountain Road
2
Turn left onto NH 11A
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Gilford Avenue
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
4
Merge onto US 3; NH 11
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Laconia Bypass
5
Turn left onto US 3; NH 11
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Daniel Webster Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
Continue on US 3; NH 11
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Laconia Road
Use the left lane.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 93 South
8
Merge onto I 93
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
9
Continue on I 93
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
10
Continue on I 93
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Styles Bridges Highway
11
Continue on I 93
8.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Everett Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Everett Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
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.
14
Take the exit
401 ft
·
9 sec
Exit 6
Toward Amoskeag Street, Goffstown Road
15
Keep slight left at fork
192 ft
·
11 sec
16
Turn left onto Eddy Road
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Eddy Road
17
Continue on McGregor Street
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
McGregor Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
18
Continue on Main Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
19
Turn right onto Boynton Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Boynton Street
20
Continue on NH 101
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
NH 101
Use the straight lane.
21
Continue on NH 101
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
NH 101
22
Turn right onto Meetinghouse Road
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Meetinghouse Road
23
Turn right onto Bedford Center Road
20 ft
·
0 sec
·
Bedford Center Road
24
Arrive at destination
Bedford Center Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.9 mi from Gilford, NH · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.9 miles from Gilford, NH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bedford, NH
The final approach into Bedford, 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
$8.32 one way
$16.65 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $9.16 | $18.31 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.90 | $19.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.41 | $22.83 |
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
$8
Tolls
$1
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.43 | $2.48 |
| Efficient EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.52 | $2.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.7 | 0 | $7.24 | $3.31 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Bedford, NH
Evening in Bedford on Friday
Local time
8:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
36°F
Northfield, NH
26 mi in
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
7 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
1h 11m 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 Gilford, NH to Bedford, NH covers 51.7 miles and takes about 1h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Everett Turnpike, Senator Styles Bridges Highway, Laconia Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.9 miles from Gilford, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.32 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 51.7 miles you will encounter 14 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: at 40 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 42 miles (I 293 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Gilford, NH to Bedford, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Nashua 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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