How far is Newmarket, NH from Bedford, NH?

The driving distance from Newmarket, NH to Bedford, NH is about 41.8 miles (67.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
41.77 mi
00h 44m
Flight
29.14 mi
46.9 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.14 mi
Kilometers
46.9 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.77 mi
Kilometers
67.23 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bedford
Wed, Apr 22, 11:54 PM EDT
Return by in Newmarket
Thu, Apr 23, 12:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newmarket
2026-04-22T23:09
Arrive Bedford
Wed, Apr 22, 11:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Newmarket
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Concord
NH

The capital of New Hampshire.

From Newmarket
20.1 mi
00h 22m
To Bedford
21.7 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
54°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Newmarket and Bedford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Newmarket and Bedford.

  1. 1

    Start on Newmarket Road

    1.3 mi · 5 min · Newmarket Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Newmarket Road

    127 m · 16 sec · Newmarket Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Route 103

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Route 103

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1997 ft · 49 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    19.8 mi · 23 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 South Toll: Manchester, Boston

    1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Everett Turnpike

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Everett Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Everett Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Amoskeag Street, Goffstown Road

    122 m · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    59 m · 11 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Eddy Road

    1703 ft · 34 sec · Eddy Road

  13. 13

    Continue on McGregor Street

    2297 ft · 50 sec · McGregor Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Boynton Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Boynton Street

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2182 ft · 43 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Meetinghouse Road

    714 ft · 23 sec · Meetinghouse Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Bedford Center Road

    6 m · 1 sec · Bedford Center Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bedford Center Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Newmarket and Bedford.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 103
20.9 mi · 50%
Everett Turnpike
12.5 mi · 30%
Boynton Street
2.75 mi · 7%
Newmarket Road
1.35 mi · 3%
Main Street
1.05 mi · 3%
I 93 South Toll
0.63 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

State Route 103

Merge slight left

19.8 mi · 00h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
29.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Concord
00h 22m from Newmarket
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Newmarket and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Bedford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Newmarket to Bedford?

The road trip is about 41.8 miles (67.2 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

Concord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.1 miles from Newmarket and 21.7 miles from Bedford.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.80 one way or $11.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Newmarket and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Bedford.

Stop Ideas Near Concord

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Concord, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Concord.

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

25 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

27 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

46 mi away
325 Route 104

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newmarket and Bedford. Straight-line distance: 29.14 mi (46.9 km).

Newmarket

#1 Newmarket

Town in New Hampshire

Population9,207
Coordinates43.2778500, -71.8734100
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Bedford

#2 Bedford

City in New Hampshire, USA

Population22,957
Coordinates42.9464700, -71.5159000
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: Newmarket Road (-71.873398, 43.277834)
End: Bedford Center Road (-71.515882, 42.946468)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.47 gal
5.58 L · about $5.80
Round trip
$11.60
2.94 gal · 11.16 L
Estimated CO2
13.1 kg one way
Round trip: 26.1 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.80 $11.60
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.55 $13.10
Premium $4.86 $7.14 $14.28
Diesel $6.00 $8.82 $17.63

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Hampshire · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Newmarket and Bedford. The current time is 23:09:40.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.