How far is Claremont, NH from Merrimack, NH?

The driving distance from Claremont, NH to Merrimack, NH is about 74.6 miles (120.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.7 miles (89.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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
74.61 mi
01h 31m
Flight
55.69 mi
89.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.69 mi
Kilometers
89.63 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.61 mi
Kilometers
120.07 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Merrimack
Sat, May 2, 3:19 PM EDT
Return by in Claremont
Sat, May 2, 4:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Claremont
2026-05-02T13:47
Arrive Merrimack
Sat, May 2, 3:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Claremont
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
Warner
NH

Human settlement in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States of America

From Claremont
39.9 mi
00h 45m
To Merrimack
34.7 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 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 Claremont and Merrimack.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Front Street

    72 m · 13 sec · Front Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    108 m · 16 sec · Elm Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2426 ft · 34 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Opera House Square

    59 m · 3 sec · Opera House Square

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Broad Street

    608 ft · 12 sec · Broad Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Broad Street

    130 m · 9 sec · Broad Street

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Broad Street

    867 ft · 15 sec · Broad Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Washington Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Washington Street

  9. 9

    Continue on State Route 11

    2.3 mi · 3 min · State Route 11

  10. 10

    Continue on John Stark Highway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · John Stark Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Elm Street

    946 ft · 14 sec · Elm Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Maple Street

    1358 ft · 41 sec · Maple Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Cross Street

    144 m · 21 sec · Cross Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Canal Street

    554 ft · 26 sec · Canal Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Sunapee Street

    2.8 mi · 6 min · Sunapee Street

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto State Route 11

    2.5 mi · 4 min · State Route 11

  17. 17

    Continue on Route 11

    2097 ft · 60 sec · Route 11

  18. 18

    Continue on State Route 11

    4.7 mi · 8 min · State Route 11

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    11 mi · 13 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    23.8 mi · 28 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 South Toll: Manchester, Boston

    1 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight right onto Everett Turnpike

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Everett Turnpike

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    8.2 mi · 11 min · Everett Turnpike

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Everett Turnpike

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward Airport

    1.3 km · 1 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on Merrimack

    1425 ft · 38 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right onto South River Road

    704 ft · 13 sec · South River Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Daniel Webster Highway

    3.8 mi · 9 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  30. 30

    Turn slight left onto Loop Road

    25 m · 4 sec · Loop Road

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Loop Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Claremont 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
31 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 11
44.3 mi · 59%
Everett Turnpike
18.2 mi · 24%
John Stark Highway
4.64 mi · 6%
Daniel Webster Highway
3.75 mi · 5%
Sunapee Street
2.76 mi · 4%
Washington Street
2.3 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

State Route 11

Continue straight

23.8 mi · 00h 28m

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
01h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.9 mi
55.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warner
00h 45m from Claremont
Leave By
3:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Claremont 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 Claremont to Merrimack?

The road trip is about 74.6 miles (120.1 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Warner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.9 miles from Claremont and 34.7 miles from Merrimack.

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

The direct path is about 55.7 miles (89.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 3:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.38 one way or $20.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Warner

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

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

BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

24 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

28 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

41 mi away
325 Route 104
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

43 mi away
119 Canal St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Claremont and Merrimack. Straight-line distance: 55.69 mi (89.63 km).

Claremont

#1 Claremont

City in New Hampshire, United States

Population12,944
Coordinates43.3767400, -72.3467600
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Merrimack

#2 Merrimack

River in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, United States

Population27,452
Coordinates42.8650900, -71.4934000
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Start: Front Street (-72.34676, 43.376739)
End: (-71.493333, 42.865106)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.63 gal
9.97 L · about $10.38
Round trip
$20.75
5.26 gal · 19.94 L
Estimated CO2
23.4 kg one way
Round trip: 46.7 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.38 $20.75
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.72 $23.44
Premium $4.86 $12.78 $25.55
Diesel $6.00 $15.77 $31.54

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 Claremont and Merrimack. The current time is 13:47:58.

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.