How far is Bedford, NH from East Merrimack, NH?
The driving distance from Bedford, NH to East Merrimack, NH is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.7 miles (9.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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River in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bedford and East Merrimack.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bedford and East Merrimack.
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Start on Bedford Center Road
6 m · 7 sec · Bedford Center Road
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Turn left onto Meetinghouse Road
714 ft · 22 sec · Meetinghouse Road
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Turn left
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Manchester Airport, Merrimack, Nashua
2177 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike
1.5 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Airport
1.3 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Airport, Litchfield
1131 ft · 19 sec
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Continue on Raymond Wieczorek Drive
1.3 km · 1 min · Raymond Wieczorek Drive
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Turn left onto Roundstone Drive
1934 ft · 53 sec · Roundstone Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Brown Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Brown Avenue
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Continue on Charles Bancroft Highway
2.8 mi · 5 min · Charles Bancroft Highway
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Turn right onto Naticook Avenue
2015 ft · 2 min · Naticook Avenue
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Turn right
49 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bedford and East Merrimack.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Charles Bancroft Highway
Continue on Charles Bancroft Highway
2.76 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bedford and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near East Merrimack.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bedford to East Merrimack?
The road trip is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km) and usually takes 00h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Merrimack is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.5 miles from Bedford and 5.5 miles from East Merrimack.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.7 miles (9.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.54 one way or $3.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bedford and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near East Merrimack.
Stop Ideas Near Merrimack
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Merrimack.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bedford and East Merrimack. Straight-line distance: 5.65 mi (9.1 km).
#1 Bedford
City in New Hampshire, USA
| Population | 22,957 |
| Coordinates | 42.9464700, -71.5159000 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Merrimack
Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire
| Population | 4,197 |
| Coordinates | 42.8681400, -71.4834000 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Merrimack (-71.4834, 42.86814)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $1.54 | $3.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $1.74 | $3.48 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.89 | $3.79 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $2.34 | $4.68 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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