How far is Bennington, NH from Merrimack, NH?

The driving distance from Bennington, NH to Merrimack, NH is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
30.52 mi
00h 51m
Flight
23.8 mi
38.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.8 mi
Kilometers
38.31 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.52 mi
Kilometers
49.12 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Merrimack
Mon, May 4, 9:20 PM EDT
Return by in Bennington
Mon, May 4, 10:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bennington
2026-05-04T20:28
Arrive Merrimack
Mon, May 4, 9:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bennington
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
Mont Vernon
NH

City in United States of America

From Bennington
14.9 mi
00h 25m
To Merrimack
15.6 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
69°F
Monday

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 Bennington and Merrimack.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Antrim Road

    131 m · 17 sec · Antrim Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Francestown Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Francestown Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Bennington Road

    3 mi · 6 min · Bennington Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 2nd New Hampshire Turnpike South

    6.2 mi · 14 min · 2nd New Hampshire Turnpike South

  6. 6

    Continue on Francestown Turnpike

    3 mi · 7 min · Francestown Turnpike

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street

    2168 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Smith Road

    66 m · 6 sec · Smith Road

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Old Amherst Road

    1.8 mi · 5 min · Old Amherst Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Old Mont Vernon Road

    2739 ft · 1 min · Old Mont Vernon Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto New Boston Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · New Boston Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Jones Road

    2263 ft · 1 min · Jones Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Dodge Road

    1850 ft · 53 sec · Dodge Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Blueberry Hill Road

    87 m · 13 sec · Blueberry Hill Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Bayberry Drive

    1104 ft · 33 sec · Bayberry Drive

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Blueberry Hill Road

    1162 ft · 38 sec · Blueberry Hill Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    2275 ft · 40 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Camp Road

    2139 ft · 59 sec · Camp Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Baboosic Lake Road

    3.9 mi · 10 min · Baboosic Lake Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Joppa Road

    561 ft · 27 sec · Joppa Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Glenwood Lane

    72 m · 17 sec · Glenwood Lane

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Evergreen Drive

    61 m · 10 sec · Evergreen Drive

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Shady Lane

    154 m · 28 sec · Shady Lane

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Baboosic Lake Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Baboosic Lake Road

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Daniel Webster Highway

    152 m · 14 sec · Daniel Webster Highway

  27. 27

    Turn slight left onto Loop Road

    25 m · 4 sec · Loop Road

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Loop Road

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
91.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
2nd New Hampshire Turnpike South
6.22 mi · 20%
Baboosic Lake Road
5.02 mi · 16%
Francestown Road
3.1 mi · 10%
Bennington Road
3.01 mi · 10%
Francestown Turnpike
2.98 mi · 10%
Old Amherst Road
1.81 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

2nd New Hampshire Turnpike South

Turn right onto 2nd New Hampshire Turnpike South

6.22 mi · 00h 14m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
23.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mont Vernon
00h 25m from Bennington
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bennington and Sunny near Merrimack.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Mont Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from Bennington and 15.6 miles from Merrimack.

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

The direct path is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.26 one way or $8.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bennington and Sunny near Merrimack.

Stop Ideas Near Mont Vernon

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

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

BUS

Nashua, NH

18 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

20 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

37 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Haverhill station

50 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bennington and Merrimack. Straight-line distance: 23.8 mi (38.31 km).

Bennington

#1 Bennington

Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States

Population1,518
Coordinates43.0031400, -71.9245200
Altitude200
CountryUnited States
Merrimack

#2 Merrimack

River in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, United States

Population27,452
Coordinates42.8650900, -71.4934000
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Start: Antrim Road (-71.92408, 43.003108)
End: (-71.493333, 42.865106)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.08 gal
4.08 L · about $4.26
Round trip
$8.52
2.16 gal · 8.16 L
Estimated CO2
9.6 kg one way
Round trip: 19.2 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.26 $8.52
Mid-grade $4.46 $4.81 $9.63
Premium $4.86 $5.25 $10.49
Diesel $6.00 $6.48 $12.95

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Bennington and Merrimack. The current time is 20:28:36.

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.