How far is Merrimack, NH from Bedford, NH?
The driving distance from Merrimack, NH to Bedford, NH is about 10.7 miles (17.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.7 miles (9.2 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.
Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Merrimack and Bedford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Merrimack and Bedford.
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Start on Loop Road
25 m · 6 sec · Loop Road
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Turn straight onto Daniel Webster Highway
1550 ft · 46 sec · Daniel Webster Highway
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Turn slight left onto Wire Road
2.6 mi · 6 min · Wire Road
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Continue on Wallace Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · Wallace Road
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Turn right
1.4 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto Meetinghouse Road
756 ft · 25 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 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.
Wire Road
Turn slight left onto Wire Road
2.59 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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Merrimack and Partly Sunny near Bedford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Merrimack to Bedford?
The road trip is about 10.7 miles (17.2 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?
East Merrimack is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.2 miles from Merrimack and 7.5 miles from Bedford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.7 miles (9.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 $1.50 one way or $3.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Merrimack and Partly Sunny near Bedford.
Stop Ideas Near East 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 East Merrimack.
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Haverhill station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Merrimack and Bedford. Straight-line distance: 5.74 mi (9.23 km).
#1 Merrimack
River in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 27,452 |
| Coordinates | 42.8650900, -71.4934000 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| 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: 17 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.95 | $1.50 | $3.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $1.69 | $3.39 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.85 | $3.69 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $2.28 | $4.56 |
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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