Origin
Hampstead, NH
Afternoon in Hampstead on Saturday
Local time
1:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hampstead, 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
40m
Distance
27 mi
43 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hampstead, NH
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Bedford, NH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hampstead, NH to Bedford, NH covers 27 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway, I 293, NH 101 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.7 miles on Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.35 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 27 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (37%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Hampstead, NH to Bedford, NH covers 27 miles and takes about 40m, 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 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 7.7 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 7.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 27 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8.1 miles (I 93 / Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.1 miles (I 293): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
7.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the ramp toward I 93 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 93 North
5
8.1 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
I 93 / Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
Merge onto I 93 / Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
20.1 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
I 293
Take the exit onto I 293 toward I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Airport, Bedford, Manchester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Air...
6
23.5 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
NH 101
Keep slight left at fork onto NH 101 toward NH 101 West: Bedford, Nashua
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NH 101 West: Bedford, Nashua
5
27 mi into trip
|
~40m 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.
Between Hampstead, NH and Bedford, NH, road signs point toward Manchester and Nashua.
Manchester
20.1 mi in
|
~30m
|
via I 293
Nashua
23.5 mi in
|
~35m
|
via NH 101
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway | 7.7 mi | 8m |
| I 293 | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| NH 101 | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| State Route 111 | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Alan B Shepard Highway | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| Salem Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| West Road | 1.6 mi | 4m |
| Alan B Shepard Jr Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
— 7.7 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hampstead, NH and Bedford, NH.
1
Start on West Road
1.6 mi
·
4 min
·
West Road
2
Turn right onto NH 111
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
State Route 111
3
Continue on NH 111
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Salem Road
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on NH 111
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Range Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on NH 111
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Indian Rock Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
Take the ramp
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 93 North
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto I 93
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 93
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
9
Continue on I 93
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Alan B Shepard Highway
10
Take the exit onto I 293
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
I 293
Toward I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Airport, Bedford, Manchester
11
Keep slight left at fork onto NH 101
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
NH 101
Toward NH 101 West: Bedford, Nashua
12
Turn left onto NH 101
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
NH 101
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on NH 101
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
NH 101
14
Turn right onto Meetinghouse Road
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Meetinghouse Road
15
Turn right onto Bedford Center Road
20 ft
·
0 sec
·
Bedford Center Road
16
Arrive at destination
Bedford Center Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.35 one way
$8.69 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.78 | $9.56 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.17 | $10.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.96 | $11.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.30 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.36 | $1.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.78 | $1.73 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Afternoon in Bedford on Saturday
Local time
1:00 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
9 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
40m 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 Hampstead, NH to Bedford, NH covers 27 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway, I 293, NH 101. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.5 miles from Hampstead, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.35 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 short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 27 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8.1 miles (I 93 / Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.1 miles (I 293): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Hampstead, NH and Bedford, NH, road signs point toward Manchester and Nashua.
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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