How far is East Merrimack, NH from Nashua, NH?
The driving distance from East Merrimack, NH to Nashua, NH is about 9.7 miles (15.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.1 miles (11.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m 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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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Merrimack and Nashua.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Merrimack and Nashua.
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Start on the route
49 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto Naticook Avenue
37 m · 11 sec · Naticook Avenue
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Turn left onto Midway Avenue
1123 ft · 52 sec · Midway Avenue
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Turn right onto Charles Bancroft Highway
5.3 mi · 10 min · Charles Bancroft Highway
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Continue on Webster Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Webster Street
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Turn straight onto Elm Avenue
1446 ft · 44 sec · Elm Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Derry Street
1 mi · 3 min · Derry Street
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Turn right onto Ferry Street
955 ft · 27 sec · Ferry Street
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Continue on Bridge Street
3208 ft · 2 min · Bridge Street
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Continue on Canal Street
3176 ft · 2 min · Canal Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
147 m · 19 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Merrimack and Nashua.
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.
Charles Bancroft Highway
Turn right onto Charles Bancroft Highway
5.32 mi · 00h 10m
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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving East Merrimack and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Nashua.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Merrimack to Nashua?
The road trip is about 9.7 miles (15.6 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?
Litchfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.8 miles from East Merrimack and 4.8 miles from Nashua.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.1 miles (11.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.34 one way or $2.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around East Merrimack and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Nashua.
Stop Ideas Near Litchfield
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 Litchfield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Merrimack and Nashua. Straight-line distance: 7.15 mi (11.5 km).
#1 East Merrimack
Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire
| Population | 4,197 |
| Coordinates | 42.8681400, -71.4834000 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Nashua
The most populous city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.
| Population | 89,167 |
| Coordinates | 42.7653700, -71.4675700 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-71.467542, 42.765332)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.34 | $2.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $1.52 | $3.03 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.65 | $3.30 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $2.04 | $4.08 |
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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