The drive from Lyme, NH to Bedford, NH covers 89.4 miles and takes about 1h 59m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 89, Everett Turnpike, Lyme Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 55.9 miles on I 89.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.39 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.
Midpoint
44.7 miles from Lyme, NH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 2m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 59m. Total distance: 89.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 59m highway drive covering 89.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 89 and Everett Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 55.9 miles on I 89.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 89 is the longest continuous segment at about 55.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and Everett Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Main Street.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 89.4 miles you will encounter 16 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 0.1 miles (Main Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 15.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 77.7 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto Main Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
15.2 mi into trip|~27m in
Turn left toward I 89 South, NH 10 South
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 89 South, NH 10 South
6
77.7 mi into trip|~1h 41m 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
79.7 mi into trip|~1h 43m 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
84.6 mi into trip|~1h 49m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lyme, NH and Bedford, NH, road signs point toward Boston and Nashua.
Boston
71.4 mi in|~1h 33m
Nashua
79.7 mi in|~1h 43m|via I 293
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 89
55.9 mi
1h 4m
Everett Turnpike
12.5 mi
14m
Lyme Road
6.5 mi
10m
Dartmouth College Highway
3.1 mi
4m
Hanover Street
3 mi
6m
Boynton Street
1.6 mi
3m
Lebanon Street
1.3 mi
3m
Main Street
1.2 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 55.9 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lyme, NH and Bedford, NH.
1
Start on this road
391 ft·32 sec·this road
2
At end of road, turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi·21 sec·Main Street
3
Continue on NH 10
0.3 mi·29 sec·Union Street
4
Continue on NH 10
3.1 mi·4 min·Dartmouth College Highway
5
Continue on NH 10
4.9 mi·7 min·Lyme Road
6
Enter roundabout onto NH 10
79 ft·1 sec·Lyme Road
7
Continue on NH 10
0.7 mi·1 min·Lyme Road
8
Enter roundabout onto NH 10
92 ft·5 sec·Lyme Road
9
Continue on NH 10
0.9 mi·2 min·Lyme Road
10
Turn left onto NH 10; NH 120
0.7 mi·1 min·North Park Street
11
Continue on Lebanon Street
1.3 mi·3 min·Lebanon Street
12
Continue on Hanover Street
3.0 mi·6 min·Hanover Street
13
Turn left
0.3 mi·35 sec
Toward I 89 South, NH 10 South
14
Merge onto I 89; NH 10
56 mi·1 hr 4 min·I 89; NH 10
15
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 93 South Toll: Manchester, Boston
16
Merge onto I 93
5.7 mi·6 min·Everett Turnpike
17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 93
2.0 mi·2 min·Everett Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
18
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.
19
Take the exit
401 ft·9 sec
Exit 6Toward Amoskeag Street, Goffstown Road
20
Keep slight left at fork
192 ft·11 sec
21
Turn left onto Eddy Road
0.3 mi·34 sec·Eddy Road
22
Continue on McGregor Street
0.4 mi·49 sec·McGregor Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
23
Continue on Main Street
1.1 mi·2 min·Main Street
24
Turn right onto Boynton Street
1.6 mi·3 min·Boynton Street
25
Continue on NH 101
0.4 mi·43 sec·NH 101
Use the straight lane.
26
Continue on NH 101
0.7 mi·1 min·NH 101
27
Turn right onto Meetinghouse Road
0.1 mi·23 sec·Meetinghouse Road
28
Turn right onto Bedford Center Road
20 ft·0 sec·Bedford Center Road
29
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 44.7 miles from Lyme, NH, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.9 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 20 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.7 miles or 1h 2m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 39m
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 Lyme, NH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lyme, NH
This is one driving day of about 89.4 miles and 1h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Lyme, NH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 89 for about 55.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 44.7 mi from Lyme, NH
· 1h 2m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Your National Park for the Arts preserves the home and studio of sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens (1848-1907). Here stories flow through a landscape of inspiration. Discover the history behind the capt...
12 mi from route
~30 min detour
$10
near mile 28.2
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
26.8
0
$9.39
$4.29
Efficient EV
22.4
0
$7.82
$3.58
EV Truck/SUV
35.8
0
$12.52
$5.72
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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
Lyme, NH
Evening
in Lyme on Thursday
Local time
7:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bedford, NH
Evening
in Bedford on Thursday
Local time
7:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
5 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 59m 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 Lyme, NH to Bedford, NH covers 89.4 miles and takes about 1h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 89, Everett Turnpike, Lyme Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 44.7 miles from Lyme, NH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.39 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 89.4 miles you will encounter 16 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 0.1 miles (Main Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 15.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 77.7 miles (I 93 / Everett Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Lyme, NH and Bedford, NH, road signs point toward Boston and Nashua.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park.
