How far is Farmington, NH from Merrimack, NH?

The driving distance from Farmington, NH to Merrimack, NH is about 60 miles (96.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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
59.99 mi
01h 15m
Flight
42.2 mi
67.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.2 mi
Kilometers
67.92 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.99 mi
Kilometers
96.54 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Merrimack
Sat, May 30, 9:19 AM EDT
Return by in Farmington
Sat, May 30, 10:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Farmington
2026-05-30T08:04
Arrive Merrimack
Sat, May 30, 9:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Farmington
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Epping
NH

Town in the U.

From Farmington
30 mi
00h 37m
To Merrimack
30 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Light Rain

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Light Rain

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on State Route 153

    2010 ft · 43 sec · State Route 153

  3. 3

    Turn left onto NH Route 11

    2.2 mi · 4 min · NH Route 11

  4. 4

    Continue on Farmington Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Farmington Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    552 ft · 16 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on NH 16 On-Ramp South

    1625 ft · 25 sec · NH 16 On-Ramp South

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Spaulding Turnpike

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Spaulding Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 125: Rochester, Gonic

    1540 ft · 53 sec · Exit 12

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Exit 12

    135 m · 17 sec · Exit 12

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Gonic Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Gonic Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Calef Highway

    7.7 mi · 13 min · Calef Highway

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lee Circle

    50 m · 5 sec · Calef Highway

  13. 13

    Exit the rotary onto Calef Highway

    9.6 mi · 15 min · Calef Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    1904 ft · 47 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    20.3 mi · 24 min

  16. 16

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

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

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

    2871 ft · 45 sec

  18. 18

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

    1840 ft · 44 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Everett Turnpike

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Everett Turnpike

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Airport

    1.3 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Merrimack

    1425 ft · 38 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South River Road

    704 ft · 13 sec · South River Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Daniel Webster Highway

    3.8 mi · 8 min · Daniel Webster Highway

  24. 24

    Turn slight left onto Loop Road

    25 m · 4 sec · Loop Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Loop Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Farmington and Merrimack.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
4 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Calef Highway
38 mi · 63%
Daniel Webster Highway
3.75 mi · 6%
I 293 North
3.29 mi · 5%
Farmington Road
2.26 mi · 4%
NH Route 11
2.18 mi · 4%
Spaulding Turnpike
2.15 mi · 4%
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 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
01h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.8 mi
42.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Epping
00h 37m from Farmington
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Farmington and Light Rain near Merrimack.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 60 miles (96.5 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Epping is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30 miles from Farmington and 30 miles from Merrimack.

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

The direct path is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.36 one way or $16.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Farmington and Light Rain near Merrimack.

Stop Ideas Near Epping

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

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

RAIL

Exeter station

11 mi away
60 Lincoln Street
RAIL

Durham–UNH station

16 mi away
3 Depot Road
BUS

Portsmouth, New Hampshire

22 mi away
185 Grafton Drive
RAIL

Dover Transportation Center

24 mi away
33 Chestnut St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Farmington and Merrimack. Straight-line distance: 42.2 mi (67.92 km).

Farmington

#1 Farmington

Town in Strafford County, New Hampshire, United States

Population6,951
Coordinates43.3898000, -71.0650600
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Merrimack

#2 Merrimack

River in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, United States

Population27,452
Coordinates42.8650900, -71.4934000
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-71.065023, 43.389823)
End: (-71.493333, 42.865106)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.12 gal
8.01 L · about $8.36
Round trip
$16.73
4.24 gal · 16.02 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.7 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $8.36 $16.73
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.45 $18.90
Premium $4.86 $10.30 $20.60
Diesel $6.00 $12.71 $25.43

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Farmington and Merrimack. The current time is 08:04:33.

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.