How far is Belmont, NH from Merrimack, NH?
The driving distance from Belmont, NH to Merrimack, NH is about 47.1 miles (75.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.1 miles (64.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The capital of New Hampshire.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain then Scattered Rain Showers
Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Belmont and Merrimack.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belmont and Merrimack.
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Start on State Route 140
25 m · 5 sec · State Route 140
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Continue on Main Street
1094 ft · 31 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Depot Street
2.9 mi · 5 min · Depot Street
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Continue on Tilton Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Tilton Road
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Turn left onto Laconia Road
1406 ft · 38 sec · Laconia Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 93 South
1971 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on Senator Styles Bridges Highway
15.4 mi · 18 min · Senator Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on Everett Turnpike
8.9 mi · 11 min · Everett Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
8.2 mi · 11 min · Everett Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
2.4 mi · 3 min · Everett Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Airport
1.3 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Merrimack
1425 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto South River Road
704 ft · 13 sec · South River Road
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Continue on Daniel Webster Highway
3.8 mi · 8 min · Daniel Webster Highway
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Turn slight left onto Loop Road
25 m · 4 sec · Loop Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Loop Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Belmont and Merrimack.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
Continue on Senator Styles Bridges Highway
15.4 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Light Rain then Scattered Rain Showers leaving Belmont and Light Rain Likely near Merrimack.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Belmont to Merrimack?
The road trip is about 47.1 miles (75.8 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Concord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.4 miles from Belmont and 21.7 miles from Merrimack.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.1 miles (64.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.55 one way or $13.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain then Scattered Rain Showers around Belmont and Light Rain Likely near Merrimack.
Stop Ideas Near Concord
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 Concord.
Concord, New Hampshire
Manchester, New Hampshire
Tilton, New Hampshire
New Hampton, New Hampshire
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Belmont and Merrimack. Straight-line distance: 40.1 mi (64.54 km).
#1 Belmont
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 7,314 |
| Coordinates | 43.4453600, -71.4778500 |
| Altitude | 167 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Merrimack
River in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 27,452 |
| Coordinates | 42.8650900, -71.4934000 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-71.493333, 42.865106)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $6.55 | $13.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.40 | $14.80 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.06 | $16.13 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $9.96 | $19.91 |
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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