How far is Epping, NH from Merrimack, NH?

The driving distance from Epping, NH to Merrimack, NH is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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
32.22 mi
00h 35m
Flight
24.18 mi
38.91 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.18 mi
Kilometers
38.91 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.22 mi
Kilometers
51.86 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Merrimack
Wed, Apr 22, 11:04 PM EDT
Return by in Epping
Wed, Apr 22, 11:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Epping
2026-04-22T22:28
Arrive Merrimack
Wed, Apr 22, 11:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Epping
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Auburn
NH

Town in the U.

From Epping
16.1 mi
00h 17m
To Merrimack
16.1 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
50°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    30 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Railroad Avenue

    68 m · 13 sec · Railroad Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn sharp right onto Main Street

    1010 ft · 37 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Calef Highway

    1150 ft · 24 sec · Calef Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    1904 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    20.3 mi · 24 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 293 North, NH 101 West: Manchester Airport, Manchester, Bedford

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on NH 101 West: Bedford, Nashua

    2871 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Everett Turnpike South: Merrimack, Nashua, Manchester Airport

    1840 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Everett Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Airport

    1.3 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Merrimack

    1425 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South River Road

    704 ft · 13 sec · South River Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Daniel Webster Highway

    3.8 mi · 8 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Loop Road

    25 m · 4 sec · Loop Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Loop Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Epping 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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Calef Highway
20.9 mi · 65%
Daniel Webster Highway
3.75 mi · 12%
I 293 North
3.29 mi · 10%
Everett Turnpike
1.89 mi · 6%
Airport
1.09 mi · 3%
NH 101 West
0.54 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Calef Highway

Merge slight left

20.3 mi · 00h 24m

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 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
24.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auburn
00h 17m from Epping
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Epping and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Merrimack.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Epping to Merrimack?

The road trip is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?

Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.1 miles from Epping and 16.1 miles from Merrimack.

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

The direct path is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 7:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.50 one way or $8.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Epping and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Merrimack.

Stop Ideas Near Auburn

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

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

BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

10 mi away
119 Canal St.
BUS

Nashua, NH

27 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Concord, New Hampshire

28 mi away
30 Stickney Ave.
RAIL

Exeter station

32 mi away
60 Lincoln Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Epping and Merrimack. Straight-line distance: 24.18 mi (38.91 km).

Epping

#1 Epping

Town in the U.

Population7,070
Coordinates43.0334200, -71.0742300
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Merrimack

#2 Merrimack

River in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, United States

Population27,452
Coordinates42.8650900, -71.4934000
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Start: Railroad Avenue (-71.07409, 43.033186)
End: (-71.493333, 42.865106)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.14 gal
4.3 L · about $4.50
Round trip
$8.99
2.28 gal · 8.6 L
Estimated CO2
10.1 kg one way
Round trip: 20.3 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $4.50 $8.99
Mid-grade $4.46 $5.08 $10.16
Premium $4.86 $5.54 $11.08
Diesel $6.00 $6.84 $13.67

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Epping and Merrimack. The current time is 22:28:37.

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.