How far is Suncook, NH from Bedford, NH?

The driving distance from Suncook, NH to Bedford, NH is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.62 mi
00h 25m
Flight
13.11 mi
21.1 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.11 mi
Kilometers
21.1 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.62 mi
Kilometers
28.35 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bedford
Sat, May 2, 3:01 PM EDT
Return by in Suncook
Sat, May 2, 3:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Suncook
2026-05-02T14:36
Arrive Bedford
Sat, May 2, 3:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Suncook
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
South Hooksett
NH

Census-designated place in Merrimack County, New Hampshire

From Suncook
7.8 mi
00h 12m
To Bedford
9.8 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    13 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1329 ft · 33 sec · Pleasant Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Merrimack Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Merrimack Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto College Park Drive

    88 m · 8 sec · College Park Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    1272 ft · 39 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Riverside Street

    1560 ft · 59 sec · Riverside Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West River Road

    1787 ft · 44 sec · West River Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Hackett Hill Road

    1333 ft · 35 sec · Hackett Hill Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right

    128 m · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    2636 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on I 93 South

    1211 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike

    1.6 km · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Everett Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Amoskeag Street, Goffstown Road

    122 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    59 m · 11 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Eddy Road

    1703 ft · 34 sec · Eddy Road

  18. 18

    Continue on McGregor Street

    2297 ft · 50 sec · McGregor Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Boynton Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Boynton Street

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    2182 ft · 43 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Meetinghouse Road

    714 ft · 23 sec · Meetinghouse Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Bedford Center Road

    6 m · 1 sec · Bedford Center Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bedford Center Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
142 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Everett Turnpike
5.88 mi · 33%
Boynton Street
2.75 mi · 16%
Main Street
2.09 mi · 12%
Merrimack Street
1.83 mi · 10%
Hackett Hill Road
0.83 mi · 5%
McGregor Street
0.43 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Everett Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

4.89 mi · 00h 06m

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 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
13.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Hooksett
00h 12m from Suncook
Leave By
7:40 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Suncook and Mostly Sunny near Bedford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?

South Hooksett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Suncook and 9.8 miles from Bedford.

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

The direct path is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.45 one way or $4.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Suncook and Mostly Sunny near Bedford.

Stop Ideas Near South Hooksett

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Hooksett, 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 South Hooksett.

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

5 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

22 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Nashua, NH

27 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Exeter station

39 mi away
60 Lincoln Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Suncook and Bedford. Straight-line distance: 13.11 mi (21.1 km).

Suncook

#1 Suncook

Census-designated place in Merrimack County, New Hampshire

Population5,379
Coordinates43.1306400, -71.4531200
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Bedford

#2 Bedford

City in New Hampshire, USA

Population22,957
Coordinates42.9464700, -71.5159000
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.453129, 43.130597)
End: Bedford Center Road (-71.515882, 42.946468)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.62 gal
2.35 L · about $2.45
Round trip
$4.89
1.24 gal · 4.7 L
Estimated CO2
5.5 kg one way
Round trip: 11 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.45 $4.89
Mid-grade $4.46 $2.76 $5.53
Premium $4.86 $3.01 $6.02
Diesel $6.00 $3.72 $7.44

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Suncook and Bedford. The current time is 14:36:59.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.