How far is East Merrimack, NH from Bedford, NH?
The driving distance from East Merrimack, NH to Bedford, NH is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.7 miles (9.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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 East Merrimack and Bedford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Merrimack and Bedford.
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Start on the route
49 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto Naticook Avenue
37 m · 11 sec · Naticook Avenue
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Turn left onto Midway Avenue
1123 ft · 54 sec · Midway Avenue
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Turn left onto Charles Bancroft Highway
3 mi · 6 min · Charles Bancroft Highway
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Continue on Brown Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Brown Avenue
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Turn right onto Roundstone Drive
1496 ft · 36 sec · Roundstone Drive
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Turn sharp right onto Raymond Wieczorek Drive
1.5 km · 1 min · Raymond Wieczorek Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on Bedford, Manchester
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike
1.7 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 101 West: Bedford, Milford
2650 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
2229 ft · 49 sec
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto Meetinghouse Road
714 ft · 23 sec · Meetinghouse Road
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Turn right onto Bedford Center Road
6 m · 1 sec · Bedford Center Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bedford Center Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Merrimack and Bedford.
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
Turn left onto Charles Bancroft Highway
3.03 mi · 00h 06m
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 East Merrimack and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bedford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Merrimack to Bedford?
The road trip is about 11.1 miles (17.9 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?
Merrimack is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.7 miles from East Merrimack and 5.5 miles from Bedford.
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 7:54 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 East Merrimack and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bedford.
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 East Merrimack and Bedford. Straight-line distance: 5.65 mi (9.1 km).
#1 East Merrimack
Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire
| Population | 4,197 |
| Coordinates | 42.8681400, -71.4834000 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bedford
City in New Hampshire, USA
| Population | 22,957 |
| Coordinates | 42.9464700, -71.5159000 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bedford Center Road (-71.515882, 42.946468)
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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