How far is Canaan, NH from Merrimack, NH?
The driving distance from Canaan, NH to Merrimack, NH is about 72.8 miles (117.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60 miles (96.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in New Hampshire
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Canaan and Merrimack.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canaan and Merrimack.
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Start on Canaan Street
126 m · 19 sec · Canaan Street
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Turn left onto Church Street
1097 ft · 31 sec · Church Street
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Continue on U.S. Route 4
2.6 mi · 5 min · U.S. Route 4
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Continue on Main Street
7.8 mi · 14 min · Main Street
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Continue on U.S. Route 4
10.3 mi · 17 min · U.S. Route 4
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
2.7 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Continue on Salisbury Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Salisbury Highway
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Continue on Old Turnpike Road
5.4 mi · 9 min · Old Turnpike Road
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Continue on High Street
5 mi · 8 min · High Street
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Continue on King Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · King Street
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Keep slight left to continue on King Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · King Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward King Street
39 m · 2 sec · King Street
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Exit the roundabout onto King Street
1.1 km · 1 min · King Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Boyce Road
42 m · 2 sec · Old Boyce Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Old Boyce Road
1237 ft · 23 sec · Old Boyce Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 South
5.8 mi · 8 min
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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 Canaan 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.
U.S. Route 4
Continue on U.S. Route 4
10.3 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Canaan and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Merrimack.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Canaan to Merrimack?
The road trip is about 72.8 miles (117.2 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?
Boscawen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.4 miles from Canaan and 36.4 miles from Merrimack.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60 miles (96.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 3:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.14 one way or $20.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Canaan and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Merrimack.
Stop Ideas Near Boscawen
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 Boscawen.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Canaan and Merrimack. Straight-line distance: 60.02 mi (96.6 km).
#1 Canaan
Town in New Hamsphire
| Population | 3,917 |
| Coordinates | 43.6475700, -72.0117500 |
| Altitude | 292 |
| 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: 117 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $10.14 | $20.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $11.45 | $22.91 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $12.49 | $24.97 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $15.41 | $30.82 |
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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