The drive from Jefferson, NH to Bedford, NH covers 118 miles and takes about 2h 32m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Styles Bridges Highway, Everett Turnpike, Senator Styles Bridges Highway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 51.3 miles on Styles Bridges Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.00 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
59 miles from Jefferson, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 20m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 32m. Total distance: 118 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 32m drive with frequent turns across 118 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Styles Bridges Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 51.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 106.4 miles in near I 93 / Everett Turnpike.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 118 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 106.4 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 108.3 miles (I 293 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 113.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
106.4 mi into trip|~2h 13m 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
108.3 mi into trip|~2h 15m 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
113.2 mi into trip|~2h 21m 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
113.3 mi into trip|~2h 21m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
118 mi into trip|~2h 32m 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 Jefferson, NH to Bedford, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Nashua along the way.
Nashua
108.3 mi in|~2h 15m|via I 293
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Styles Bridges Highway
51.3 mi
55m
Everett Turnpike
15.8 mi
18m
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
15.4 mi
17m
US 3
8.2 mi
13m
Daniel Webster Highway
7.8 mi
11m
Meadows Road
4.1 mi
7m
State Route 115
3.6 mi
5m
Owls Head Highway
3 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
Styles Bridges Highway
— 51.3 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jefferson, NH and Bedford, NH.
1
Start on US 2
144 ft·10 sec·Presidential Highway
2
Turn left onto NH 115A
4.1 mi·7 min·Meadows Road
3
Turn right onto NH 115
3.0 mi·4 min·Owls Head Highway
4
Continue on NH 115
3.6 mi·5 min·State Route 115
5
At end of road, turn left onto US 3
2.0 mi·3 min·US Route 3 North
6
Continue on US Route 3 South
459 ft·14 sec·US Route 3 South
7
Turn slight right onto US 3
1.9 mi·3 min·US Route 3 South
8
Continue on US 3
7.8 mi·11 min·Daniel Webster Highway
9
Take the ramp onto US 3
8.2 mi·13 min·US 3
10
Continue on I 93
51 mi·54 min·Styles Bridges Highway
11
Continue on I 93
15 mi·17 min·Senator Styles Bridges Highway
12
Continue on I 93
0.7 mi·1 min·Styles Bridges Highway
13
Continue on I 93
8.9 mi·10 min·Everett Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
2.0 mi·2 min·Everett Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 293
4.9 mi·5 min·Everett Turnpike
Toward I 293 South: Manchester, NashuaUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
401 ft·9 sec
Exit 6Toward Amoskeag Street, Goffstown Road
17
Keep slight left at fork
192 ft·11 sec
18
Turn left onto Eddy Road
0.3 mi·34 sec·Eddy Road
19
Continue on McGregor Street
0.4 mi·49 sec·McGregor Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
20
Continue on Main Street
1.1 mi·2 min·Main Street
21
Turn right onto Boynton Street
1.6 mi·3 min·Boynton Street
22
Continue on NH 101
0.4 mi·43 sec·NH 101
Use the straight lane.
23
Continue on NH 101
0.7 mi·1 min·NH 101
24
Turn right onto Meetinghouse Road
0.1 mi·23 sec·Meetinghouse Road
25
Turn right onto Bedford Center Road
20 ft·0 sec·Bedford Center Road
26
Arrive at destination
Bedford Center Road
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 59 miles from Jefferson, NH, or about 1h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 26 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 59 miles or 1h 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bedford, NH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Jefferson, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Jefferson, NH
This is one driving day of about 118 miles and 2h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Jefferson, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Styles Bridges Highway for about 51.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 59 mi from Jefferson, NH
· 1h 20m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.00 one way
$37.99 round trip
$4.09/gal25.4 MPG avg41 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.50
$20.90
$41.80
premium
$4.86
$22.60
$45.19
diesel
$5.61
$26.05
$52.11
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.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
35.4
0
$12.39
$5.66
Efficient EV
29.5
0
$10.33
$4.72
EV Truck/SUV
47.2
0
$16.52
$7.55
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Jefferson, NH
Late night
in Jefferson on Friday
Local time
12:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
33°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bedford, NH
Late night
in Bedford on Friday
Local time
12:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
34°F
Plymouth, NH
59 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
20 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
2h 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 Jefferson, NH to Bedford, NH covers 118 miles and takes about 2h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Styles Bridges Highway, Everett Turnpike, Senator Styles Bridges Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 59 miles from Jefferson, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.00 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 118 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 106.4 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 108.3 miles (I 293 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 113.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Jefferson, NH to Bedford, NH, road signs begin pointing toward Nashua along the way.
