How far is Dublin, NH from Merrimack, NH?

The driving distance from Dublin, NH to Merrimack, NH is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29 miles (46.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.74 mi
00h 52m
Flight
28.96 mi
46.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.96 mi
Kilometers
46.61 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.74 mi
Kilometers
62.35 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Merrimack
Sat, May 2, 7:33 PM EDT
Return by in Dublin
Sat, May 2, 8:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dublin
2026-05-02T18:40
Arrive Merrimack
Sat, May 2, 7:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dublin
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
Wilton
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Dublin
18.3 mi
00h 26m
To Merrimack
20.4 mi
00h 26m

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 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 Dublin and Merrimack.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on New Harrisville Road

    8 m · 1 sec · New Harrisville Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Dublin Road

    159 m · 20 sec · Dublin Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Route 101

    3.5 mi · 6 min · State Route 101

  5. 5

    Continue on Peterborough Bypass

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Peterborough Bypass

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Peterborough Bypass

    24 m · 2 sec · Peterborough Bypass

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Peterborough Bypass

    3157 ft · 1 min · Peterborough Bypass

  8. 8

    Continue on Wilton Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Wilton Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Gibbons Highway

    9.3 mi · 15 min · Gibbons Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Elm Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Elm Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto State Route 101

    4.9 mi · 7 min · State Route 101

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 101A: Milford, Nashua

    2194 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    68 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    4 mi · 8 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Continental Boulevard

    3.9 mi · 8 min · Continental Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on Greeley Street

    1028 ft · 33 sec · Greeley Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Daniel Webster Highway

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  18. 18

    Turn sharp right 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 Dublin 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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Gibbons Highway
9.33 mi · 24%
State Route 101
8.36 mi · 22%
Wilton Road
4 mi · 10%
Continental Boulevard
3.88 mi · 10%
Peterborough Bypass
2.44 mi · 6%
Daniel Webster Highway
1.89 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Gibbons Highway

Continue on Gibbons Highway

9.33 mi · 00h 15m

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
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
29 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wilton
00h 26m from Dublin
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Dublin 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 Dublin to Merrimack?

The road trip is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Wilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from Dublin and 20.4 miles from Merrimack.

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

The direct path is about 29 miles (46.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.40 one way or $10.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wilton

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

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

BUS

Nashua, NH

20 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

27 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

44 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Haverhill station

54 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dublin and Merrimack. Straight-line distance: 28.96 mi (46.61 km).

Dublin

#1 Dublin

Town in New Hampshire

Population1,555
Coordinates42.9075800, -72.0625800
Altitude454
CountryUnited States
Merrimack

#2 Merrimack

River in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, United States

Population27,452
Coordinates42.8650900, -71.4934000
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Start: Schoolhouse Road (-72.061951, 42.907877)
End: (-71.493333, 42.865106)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.37 gal
5.18 L · about $5.40
Round trip
$10.81
2.74 gal · 10.36 L
Estimated CO2
12.2 kg one way
Round trip: 24.4 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $5.40 $10.81
Mid-grade $4.46 $6.11 $12.21
Premium $4.86 $6.66 $13.31
Diesel $6.00 $8.22 $16.43

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 Dublin and Merrimack. The current time is 18:40:22.

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.