How far is Berlin, NH from Merrimack, NH?

The driving distance from Berlin, NH to Merrimack, NH is about 140.6 miles (226.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.8 miles (180 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 56m 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
140.6 mi
02h 28m
Flight
111.87 mi
180.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.87 mi
Kilometers
180.03 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.6 mi
Kilometers
226.28 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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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 02h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Merrimack
Sat, May 2, 6:14 PM EDT
Return by in Berlin
Sat, May 2, 8:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Berlin
2026-05-02T15:46
Arrive Merrimack
Sat, May 2, 6:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Berlin
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
Plymouth
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Berlin
70.2 mi
01h 14m
To Merrimack
70.4 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
57°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 Berlin and Merrimack.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    45 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    1511 ft · 45 sec · Pleasant Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Glen Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Glen Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Lancaster Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Lancaster Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Gorham Hill Road

    9.1 mi · 13 min · Gorham Hill Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Presidential Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Presidential Highway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Owls Head Highway

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Owls Head Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on State Route 115

    3.6 mi · 6 min · State Route 115

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US Route 3 North

    2 mi · 3 min · US Route 3 North

  11. 11

    Continue on US Route 3 South

    140 m · 15 sec · US Route 3 South

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto US Route 3 South

    1.9 mi · 3 min · US Route 3 South

  13. 13

    Continue on Daniel Webster Highway

    7.8 mi · 12 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  14. 14

    Take the ramp straight

    8.2 mi · 13 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    50.5 mi · 54 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Senator Styles Bridges Highway

    15.4 mi · 18 min · Senator Styles Bridges Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Everett Turnpike

    8.9 mi · 11 min · Everett Turnpike

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    8.2 mi · 11 min · Everett Turnpike

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Everett Turnpike

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Airport

    1.3 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Merrimack

    1425 ft · 38 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto South River Road

    704 ft · 13 sec · South River Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Daniel Webster Highway

    3.8 mi · 8 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  26. 26

    Turn slight left onto Loop Road

    25 m · 4 sec · Loop Road

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Loop Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Berlin 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
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Styles Bridges Highway
51.3 mi · 36%
Everett Turnpike
21.5 mi · 15%
Daniel Webster Highway
19.8 mi · 14%
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
15.4 mi · 11%
Gorham Hill Road
9.09 mi · 6%
Owls Head Highway
6.09 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Styles Bridges Highway

Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

50.5 mi · 00h 54m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.8 mi
111.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plymouth
01h 14m from Berlin
Leave By
1:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain Showers leaving Berlin 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 Berlin to Merrimack?

The road trip is about 140.6 miles (226.3 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?

Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.2 miles from Berlin and 70.4 miles from Merrimack.

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

The direct path is about 111.8 miles (180 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.8 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 1:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.57 one way or $39.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Plymouth

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

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

BUS

Plymouth, New Hampshire

83 Main St.
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

16 mi away
325 Route 104
BUS

Lincoln, New Hampshire

31 mi away
Main and Franklin Sts.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

35 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Berlin and Merrimack. Straight-line distance: 111.87 mi (180.03 km).

Berlin

#1 Berlin

City in Coos County, New Hampshire, USA

Population9,813
Coordinates44.4686700, -71.1850800
Altitude311
CountryUnited States
Merrimack

#2 Merrimack

River in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, United States

Population27,452
Coordinates42.8650900, -71.4934000
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.185144, 44.468303)
End: (-71.493333, 42.865106)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 226 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.96 gal
18.78 L · about $19.57
Round trip
$39.13
9.92 gal · 37.56 L
Estimated CO2
44.1 kg one way
Round trip: 88.2 kg / 194 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $19.57 $39.13
Mid-grade $4.46 $22.11 $44.21
Premium $4.86 $24.10 $48.19
Diesel $6.00 $29.75 $59.49

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 Berlin and Merrimack. The current time is 15:46:15.

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.