How far is Sutton, NH from Bedford, NH?

The driving distance from Sutton, NH to Bedford, NH is about 49.1 miles (79 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
49.09 mi
00h 50m
Flight
34.64 mi
55.75 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.64 mi
Kilometers
55.75 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.09 mi
Kilometers
79.01 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bedford
Mon, May 4, 8:04 PM EDT
Return by in Sutton
Mon, May 4, 8:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sutton
2026-05-04T19:13
Arrive Bedford
Mon, May 4, 8:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sutton
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Hopkinton
NH

Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire

From Sutton
23.7 mi
00h 25m
To Bedford
25.4 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
69°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    766 ft · 21 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Village Road

    1142 ft · 37 sec · Village Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 114

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Route 114

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Gile Pond Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Gile Pond Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1774 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    26.7 mi · 31 min

  7. 7

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

    1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Everett Turnpike

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Everett Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Everett Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Amoskeag Street, Goffstown Road

    122 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    59 m · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Eddy Road

    1703 ft · 34 sec · Eddy Road

  14. 14

    Continue on McGregor Street

    2297 ft · 50 sec · McGregor Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Boynton Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Boynton Street

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    2182 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Meetinghouse Road

    714 ft · 23 sec · Meetinghouse Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Bedford Center Road

    6 m · 1 sec · Bedford Center Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bedford Center Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sutton 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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Gile Pond Road
28 mi · 57%
Everett Turnpike
12.5 mi · 25%
Boynton Street
2.75 mi · 6%
Main Street
1.2 mi · 2%
State Route 114
1.2 mi · 2%
I 93 South Toll
0.63 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Gile Pond Road

Merge slight left

26.7 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.4 mi
34.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hopkinton
00h 25m from Sutton
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sutton 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 Sutton to Bedford?

The road trip is about 49.1 miles (79 km) and usually takes 00h 50m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hopkinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.7 miles from Sutton and 25.4 miles from Bedford.

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

The direct path is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.82 one way or $13.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hopkinton

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

12 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

28 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

30 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Nashua, NH

47 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sutton and Bedford. Straight-line distance: 34.64 mi (55.75 km).

Sutton

#1 Sutton

Town in New Hampshire

Population1,935
Coordinates43.3342400, -71.9514700
Altitude221
CountryUnited States
Bedford

#2 Bedford

City in New Hampshire, USA

Population22,957
Coordinates42.9464700, -71.5159000
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-71.951461, 43.334424)
End: Bedford Center Road (-71.515882, 42.946468)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.73 gal
6.56 L · about $6.82
Round trip
$13.65
3.46 gal · 13.12 L
Estimated CO2
15.4 kg one way
Round trip: 30.7 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $6.82 $13.65
Mid-grade $4.46 $7.71 $15.42
Premium $4.86 $8.40 $16.81
Diesel $6.00 $10.37 $20.75

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Sutton and Bedford. The current time is 19:13:52.

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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.