How far is Bedford, NH from Newmarket, NH?
The driving distance from Bedford, NH to Newmarket, NH is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New Hampshire
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bedford and Newmarket.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bedford and Newmarket.
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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
6.9 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right to continue on NH 101 East: Portsmouth, Seacoast
19.1 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 125: Epping, Kingston
1211 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Calef Highway
4.3 mi · 7 min · Calef Highway
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Turn right onto Lee Hill Road
2004 ft · 43 sec · Lee Hill Road
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Continue on North River Road
1 mi · 2 min · North River Road
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Turn right onto Wadleigh Falls Road
4.2 mi · 8 min · Wadleigh Falls Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bedford and Newmarket.
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.
NH 101 East
Keep slight right to continue on NH 101 East: Portsmouth, Seacoast
19.1 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Bedford and Light Rain Likely near Newmarket.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bedford to Newmarket?
The road trip is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km) and usually takes 00h 56m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Raymond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.2 miles from Bedford and 19.3 miles from Newmarket.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.63 one way or $11.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Bedford and Light Rain Likely near Newmarket.
Stop Ideas Near Raymond
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 Raymond.
Exeter station
Durham–UNH station
Manchester, New Hampshire
Haverhill station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bedford and Newmarket. Straight-line distance: 30.82 mi (49.6 km).
#1 Bedford
City in New Hampshire, USA
| Population | 22,957 |
| Coordinates | 42.9464700, -71.5159000 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Newmarket
Newmarket is a place in New Hampshire, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.0828600, -70.9350600 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Newmarket (-70.93506, 43.08286)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.14 | $5.63 | $11.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.75 | $6.46 | $12.92 |
| Premium | $5.22 | $7.09 | $14.18 |
| Diesel | $6.30 | $8.57 | $17.15 |
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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