How far is Chesterfield, NH from Merrimack, NH?
The driving distance from Chesterfield, NH to Merrimack, NH is about 62.3 miles (100.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.
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 Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chesterfield and Merrimack.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chesterfield and Merrimack.
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Start on Old Chesterfield Road
26 m · 4 sec · Old Chesterfield Road
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Turn right onto Route 63
1.1 mi · 3 min · Route 63
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Turn right onto Franklin Pierce Highway
8.3 mi · 12 min · Franklin Pierce Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Franklin Pierce Highway
41 m · 2 sec · Franklin Pierce Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Franklin Pierce Highway
1 km · 1 min · Franklin Pierce Highway
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Continue on State Route 10
2430 ft · 49 sec · State Route 10
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 101
54 m · 2 sec · State Route 101
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 101
2 mi · 4 min · State Route 101
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Continue on Marlboro Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Marlboro Street
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Continue on Main Street
9.9 mi · 19 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Route 101
3.5 mi · 6 min · State Route 101
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Continue on Peterborough Bypass
1.8 mi · 3 min · Peterborough Bypass
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Peterborough Bypass
24 m · 2 sec · Peterborough Bypass
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Exit the roundabout onto Peterborough Bypass
3157 ft · 1 min · Peterborough Bypass
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Continue on Wilton Road
4 mi · 7 min · Wilton Road
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Continue on Gibbons Highway
9.3 mi · 15 min · Gibbons Highway
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Continue on Elm Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Elm Street
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Turn right onto State Route 101
4.9 mi · 7 min · State Route 101
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 101A: Milford, Nashua
2194 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left
68 m · 10 sec
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Turn right
4 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto Continental Boulevard
3.9 mi · 8 min · Continental Boulevard
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Continue on Greeley Street
1028 ft · 33 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 Chesterfield 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.
Main Street
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9.89 mi · 00h 19m
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 Sunny leaving Chesterfield 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 Chesterfield to Merrimack?
The road trip is about 62.3 miles (100.2 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?
Peterborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.1 miles from Chesterfield and 32.2 miles from Merrimack.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.5 miles (79.6 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 3:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.68 one way or $17.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Chesterfield and Mostly Sunny near Merrimack.
Stop Ideas Near Peterborough
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 Peterborough.
Nashua, NH
Manchester, New Hampshire
Union Station
Bellows Falls station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chesterfield and Merrimack. Straight-line distance: 49.49 mi (79.65 km).
#1 Chesterfield
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 3,644 |
| Coordinates | 42.8873000, -72.4703700 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| 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: 100 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $8.68 | $17.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $9.81 | $19.61 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $10.69 | $21.38 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $13.19 | $26.39 |
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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