Origin
Hampstead, NH
Morning in Hampstead on Saturday
Local time
11:38 AM
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
32m
Distance
27 mi
43 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
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 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Route 111, Salem Road, Range Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. 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 32m. Total distance: 27 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 32m drive with frequent turns across 27 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Route 111 is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hampstead, NH to Bedford, NH is easy. At 32m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hampstead, NH to Bedford, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 111 | — | — |
| Salem Road | — | — |
| Range Road | — | — |
| Indian Rock Road | — | — |
| I 93 North | — | — |
| Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway | — | — |
| Alan B Shepard Jr Highway | — | — |
| Alan B Shepard Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
State Route 111
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
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 State Route 111
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
State Route 111
3
Continue on Salem Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Salem Road
4
Continue on Range Road
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Range Road
5
Continue on Indian Rock Road
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Indian Rock Road
6
Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 North
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 93 North
7
Merge slight left onto Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
8
Continue on Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
9
Continue on Alan B Shepard Highway
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Alan B Shepard Highway
10
Take the exit slight left toward I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Airport, Bedford, Manchester
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Airport, Bedford, Manchester
11
Keep slight left to continue on NH 101 West: Bedford, Nashua
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
NH 101 West: Bedford, Nashua
12
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
13
Continue straight
0.7 mi
·
1 min
14
Turn right onto Meetinghouse Road
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Meetinghouse Road
15
Turn right onto Bedford Center Road
20 ft
·
1 sec
·
Bedford Center Road
16
Arrive at your destination
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
Morning in Bedford on Saturday
Local time
11:38 AM
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
32m 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 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Route 111, Salem Road, Range Road. 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.
The drive from Hampstead, NH to Bedford, NH is easy. At 32m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hampstead, NH to Bedford, NH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hampstead, NH to Bedford, NH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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