How far is Derry, NH from Merrimack, NH?
The driving distance from Derry, NH to Merrimack, NH is about 19 miles (30.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.5 miles (13.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Derry and Merrimack.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Derry and Merrimack.
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Start on the route
24 m · 11 sec
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Turn left
32 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto West Broadway
3209 ft · 2 min · West Broadway
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Continue on Nashua Road
1538 ft · 44 sec · Nashua Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 93 North: Manchester, Concord
1729 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Alan Bartlett Shepard Junior Highway
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Continue on Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
1.1 km · 46 sec · Alan B Shepard Jr Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NH 28: North Londonderry
1573 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left
86 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Rockingham Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Rockingham Road
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Turn left onto Page Road
1079 ft · 30 sec · Page Road
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Continue on Grenier Field Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Grenier Field Road
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Turn left onto Webster Road
742 ft · 21 sec · Webster Road
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Turn left onto Harvey Road
2981 ft · 1 min · Harvey Road
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Continue on Pettengill Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Pettengill Road
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Turn left onto Raymond Wieczorek Drive
3081 ft · 59 sec · Raymond Wieczorek Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward Merrimack
2171 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left onto South River Road
2219 ft · 49 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 Derry 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.
Daniel Webster Highway
Continue on Daniel Webster Highway
3.75 mi · 00h 08m
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 Derry 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 Derry to Merrimack?
The road trip is about 19 miles (30.6 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Londonderry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.3 miles from Derry and 11.7 miles from Merrimack.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.5 miles (13.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.64 one way or $5.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Derry and Mostly Sunny near Merrimack.
Stop Ideas Near Londonderry
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 Londonderry.
Nashua, NH
Manchester, New Hampshire
Haverhill station
Exeter station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Derry and Merrimack. Straight-line distance: 8.48 mi (13.65 km).
#1 Derry
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 33,442 |
| Coordinates | 42.8806400, -71.3272900 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| 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: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.64 | $5.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.99 | $5.97 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.25 | $6.51 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.02 | $8.04 |
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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