How far is Brookline, NH from Merrimack, NH?
The driving distance from Brookline, NH to Merrimack, NH is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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 most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brookline and Merrimack.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookline and Merrimack.
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Start on Steam Mill Hill Road
854 ft · 36 sec · Steam Mill Hill Road
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Turn sharp left onto Main Street
2801 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Pepperell Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Pepperell Road
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Turn straight onto Proctor Hill Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Proctor Hill Road
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Continue on Ash Street
2243 ft · 1 min · Ash Street
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Continue on Broad Street
3.9 mi · 8 min · Broad Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Broad Street
36 m · 3 sec · Broad Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Broad Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · Broad Street
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Turn left onto US 3: Merrimack, Manchester
1291 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike
4.1 mi · 5 min · Everett Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Merrimack
2782 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Greeley Street
798 ft · 25 sec · Greeley Street
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Turn left onto Daniel Webster Highway
1.9 mi · 5 min · Daniel Webster Highway
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Turn sharp right 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 Brookline and Merrimack.
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.
Everett Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike
4.11 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Brookline 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 Brookline to Merrimack?
The road trip is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Nashua is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from Brookline and 11.5 miles from Merrimack.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.84 one way or $5.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Brookline and Mostly Sunny near Merrimack.
Stop Ideas Near Nashua
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 Nashua.
Nashua, NH
Manchester, New Hampshire
Haverhill station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brookline and Merrimack. Straight-line distance: 12.28 mi (19.76 km).
#1 Brookline
Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 5,495 |
| Coordinates | 42.7348100, -71.6581300 |
| Altitude | 88 |
| 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: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.84 | $5.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.21 | $6.42 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.50 | $7.00 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.32 | $8.64 |
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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