How far is Bartlett, NH from Merrimack, NH?

The driving distance from Bartlett, NH to Merrimack, NH is about 134.3 miles (216.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.4 miles (135.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m 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
134.25 mi
02h 19m
Flight
84.48 mi
135.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.48 mi
Kilometers
135.95 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.25 mi
Kilometers
216.06 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Merrimack
Thu, Apr 23, 3:27 AM EDT
Return by in Bartlett
Thu, Apr 23, 5:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bartlett
2026-04-23T01:07
Arrive Merrimack
Thu, Apr 23, 3:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bartlett
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
Ashland
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Bartlett
60.7 mi
01h 09m
To Merrimack
73.6 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
59°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bartlett and Merrimack.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bartlett and Merrimack.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    32 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    19 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Bear Notch Road

    8.9 mi · 17 min · Bear Notch Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Kancamagus Highway

    21.7 mi · 36 min · Kancamagus Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Kancamagus Highway

    1966 ft · 1 min · Kancamagus Highway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    1948 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway

    46.1 mi · 49 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Senator Styles Bridges Highway

    15.4 mi · 18 min · Senator Styles Bridges Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Everett Turnpike

    8.9 mi · 11 min · Everett Turnpike

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    8.2 mi · 11 min · Everett Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Everett Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Airport

    1.3 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Merrimack

    1425 ft · 38 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South River Road

    704 ft · 13 sec · South River Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Daniel Webster Highway

    3.8 mi · 8 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto Loop Road

    25 m · 4 sec · Loop Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Loop Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bartlett and Merrimack.

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Styles Bridges Highway
46.9 mi · 35%
Kancamagus Highway
22.4 mi · 17%
Everett Turnpike
21.5 mi · 16%
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
15.4 mi · 11%
Bear Notch Road
8.91 mi · 7%
Daniel Webster Highway
3.75 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Styles Bridges Highway

Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway

46.1 mi · 00h 49m

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
02h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.9 mi
84.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashland
01h 09m from Bartlett
Leave By
1:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Bartlett and Mostly Sunny near Merrimack.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bartlett to Merrimack?

The road trip is about 134.3 miles (216.1 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.7 miles from Bartlett and 73.6 miles from Merrimack.

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

The direct path is about 84.4 miles (135.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.9 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 1:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.70 one way or $37.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Bartlett and Mostly Sunny near Merrimack.

Stop Ideas Near Ashland

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

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

BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

8 mi away
325 Route 104
BUS

Plymouth, New Hampshire

8 mi away
83 Main St.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

27 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

Lincoln, New Hampshire

38 mi away
Main and Franklin Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bartlett and Merrimack. Straight-line distance: 84.48 mi (135.95 km).

Bartlett

#1 Bartlett

Town in Carroll County, New Hampshire

Population2,814
Coordinates44.0781200, -71.2828500
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Merrimack

#2 Merrimack

River in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, United States

Population27,452
Coordinates42.8650900, -71.4934000
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.282806, 44.07821)
End: (-71.493333, 42.865106)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 216 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.74 gal
17.93 L · about $18.70
Round trip
$37.40
9.48 gal · 35.86 L
Estimated CO2
42.1 kg one way
Round trip: 84.2 kg / 186 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $18.70 $37.40
Mid-grade $4.46 $21.13 $42.25
Premium $4.86 $23.03 $46.05
Diesel $6.00 $28.43 $56.85

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 Bartlett and Merrimack. The current time is 01:07:38.

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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.