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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.41 mi
00h 28m
Flight
9.36 mi
15.07 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.36 mi
Kilometers
15.07 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.41 mi
Kilometers
29.62 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Merrimack
Fri, May 1, 9:00 AM EDT
Return by in Derry Village
Fri, May 1, 9:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Derry Village
2026-05-01T08:32
Arrive Merrimack
Fri, May 1, 9:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Derry Village
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Londonderry
NH

Town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America

From Derry Village
6.6 mi
00h 14m
To Merrimack
11.7 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
57°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Derry Village and Merrimack.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Derry Village and Merrimack.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    22 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    25 m · 4 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Danforth Circle

    47 m · 4 sec · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Exit the rotary onto North Main Street

    816 ft · 27 sec · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Pinkerton Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Pinkerton Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Tsienneto Road

    51 m · 10 sec · Tsienneto Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Manchester Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Manchester Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Rockingham Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Rockingham Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Stonehenge Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Stonehenge Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Litchfield Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Litchfield Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto High Range Road

    1043 ft · 30 sec · High Range Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Harvey Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Harvey Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Pettengill Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Pettengill Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Raymond Wieczorek Drive

    3081 ft · 59 sec · Raymond Wieczorek Drive

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Merrimack

    2171 ft · 55 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South River Road

    2219 ft · 49 sec · South River Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Daniel Webster Highway

    3.8 mi · 8 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto Loop Road

    25 m · 4 sec · Loop Road

  19. 19

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
19 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
103.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Daniel Webster Highway
3.75 mi · 20%
Stonehenge Road
1.46 mi · 8%
Litchfield Road
1.43 mi · 8%
Rockingham Road
1.16 mi · 6%
Harvey Road
1.08 mi · 6%
Pettengill Road
1.08 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
9.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Londonderry
00h 14m from Derry Village
Leave By
7:34 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Nashua, NH

13 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

15 mi away
119 Canal St.
RAIL

Haverhill station

26 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
RAIL

Exeter station

36 mi away
60 Lincoln Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Derry Village and Merrimack. Straight-line distance: 9.36 mi (15.07 km).

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#1 Derry Village

City in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Population34,539
Coordinates42.8917500, -71.3120100
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Merrimack

#2 Merrimack

River in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, United States

Population27,452
Coordinates42.8650900, -71.4934000
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-71.311752, 42.891867)
End: (-71.493333, 42.865106)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.65 gal
2.46 L · about $2.56
Round trip
$5.13
1.3 gal · 4.92 L
Estimated CO2
5.8 kg one way
Round trip: 11.6 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New Hampshire · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Derry Village and Merrimack. The current time is 08:32:20.

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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.