How far is Derry Village, NH from Merrimack, NH?
The driving distance from Derry Village, NH to Merrimack, NH is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.4 miles (15.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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 28m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Derry Village and Merrimack.
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Start on the route
22 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto South Main Street
25 m · 4 sec · South Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Danforth Circle
47 m · 4 sec · North Main Street
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Exit the rotary onto North Main Street
816 ft · 27 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Pinkerton Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Pinkerton Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Tsienneto Road
51 m · 10 sec · Tsienneto Road
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Turn right onto Manchester Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Manchester Road
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Continue on Rockingham Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Rockingham Road
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Turn left onto Stonehenge Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Stonehenge Road
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Continue on Litchfield Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Litchfield Road
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Turn right onto High Range Road
1043 ft · 30 sec · High Range Road
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Continue on Harvey Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Harvey Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 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 Village 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Derry Village 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 Village to Merrimack?
The road trip is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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 6.6 miles from Derry Village and 11.7 miles from Merrimack.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.4 miles (15.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.56 one way or $5.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Derry Village 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 Village and Merrimack. Straight-line distance: 9.36 mi (15.07 km).
#1 Derry Village
City in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America
| Population | 34,539 |
| Coordinates | 42.8917500, -71.3120100 |
| Altitude | 75 |
| 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: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.56 | $5.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.90 | $5.79 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.16 | $6.32 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $3.90 | $7.80 |
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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