How far is Bedford, NH from South Hooksett, NH?
The driving distance from Bedford, NH to South Hooksett, NH is about 7.8 miles (12.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.8 miles (11 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bedford and South Hooksett.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bedford and South Hooksett.
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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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Continue on Boynton Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · Boynton Street
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Turn slight right onto South Main Street
3086 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
2472 ft · 51 sec · Main Street
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Continue on McGregor Street
1024 ft · 22 sec · McGregor Street
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Turn right onto West Bridge Street
2735 ft · 1 min · West Bridge Street
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Turn left onto Elm Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Elm Street
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Turn right onto Webster Street
2040 ft · 1 min · Webster Street
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Turn slight left onto Hooksett Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Hooksett Road
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Turn right onto Alice Avenue
1250 ft · 34 sec · Alice Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Alice Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bedford and South Hooksett.
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.
Hooksett Road
Turn slight left onto Hooksett Road
1.75 mi · 00h 04m
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 leaving Bedford and Mostly Sunny near South Hooksett.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bedford to South Hooksett?
The road trip is about 7.8 miles (12.6 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?
Manchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.9 miles from Bedford and 3.9 miles from South Hooksett.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.8 miles (11 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 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 7:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.10 one way or $2.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bedford and Mostly Sunny near South Hooksett.
Stop Ideas Near Manchester
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 Manchester.
Manchester, New Hampshire
Nashua, NH
Concord, New Hampshire
Haverhill station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bedford and South Hooksett. Straight-line distance: 6.87 mi (11.05 km).
#1 Bedford
City in New Hampshire, USA
| Population | 22,957 |
| Coordinates | 42.9464700, -71.5159000 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Hooksett
Census-designated place in Merrimack County, New Hampshire
| Population | 5,418 |
| Coordinates | 43.0264700, -71.4353400 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Hooksett (-71.43534, 43.02647)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $1.10 | $2.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $1.25 | $2.50 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.36 | $2.72 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $1.68 | $3.36 |
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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