How far is Francestown, NH from Merrimack, NH?
The driving distance from Francestown, NH to Merrimack, NH is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.
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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 Francestown and Merrimack.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Francestown and Merrimack.
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Start on New Boston Road
62 m · 9 sec · New Boston Road
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Turn right onto 2nd New Hampshire Turnpike South
6.2 mi · 14 min · 2nd New Hampshire Turnpike South
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Continue on Francestown Turnpike
3 mi · 7 min · Francestown Turnpike
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street
2168 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Smith Road
66 m · 6 sec · Smith Road
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Turn slight right onto Old Amherst Road
1.8 mi · 5 min · Old Amherst Road
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Continue on Old Mont Vernon Road
2739 ft · 1 min · Old Mont Vernon Road
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Turn right onto New Boston Road
1.2 km · 2 min · New Boston Road
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Turn left onto Jones Road
2263 ft · 1 min · Jones Road
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Continue on Dodge Road
1850 ft · 53 sec · Dodge Road
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Turn right onto Blueberry Hill Road
87 m · 13 sec · Blueberry Hill Road
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Turn left onto Bayberry Drive
1104 ft · 33 sec · Bayberry Drive
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Turn left onto Blueberry Hill Road
1162 ft · 38 sec · Blueberry Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
2275 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto Camp Road
2139 ft · 59 sec · Camp Road
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Continue on Baboosic Lake Road
3.9 mi · 10 min · Baboosic Lake Road
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Turn left onto Joppa Road
561 ft · 27 sec · Joppa Road
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Turn right onto Glenwood Lane
72 m · 17 sec · Glenwood Lane
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Turn left onto Evergreen Drive
61 m · 10 sec · Evergreen Drive
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Turn right onto Shady Lane
154 m · 28 sec · Shady Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Baboosic Lake Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Baboosic Lake Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Daniel Webster Highway
152 m · 14 sec · Daniel Webster Highway
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Turn slight left onto Loop Road
25 m · 4 sec · Loop Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Loop Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Francestown and Merrimack.
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.
2nd New Hampshire Turnpike South
Turn right onto 2nd New Hampshire Turnpike South
6.22 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Francestown and Mostly Cloudy near Merrimack.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Francestown to Merrimack?
The road trip is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Mont Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.3 miles from Francestown and 12 miles from Merrimack.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.23 one way or $6.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Francestown and Mostly Cloudy near Merrimack.
Stop Ideas Near Mont Vernon
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 Mont Vernon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Francestown and Merrimack. Straight-line distance: 18.23 mi (29.34 km).
#1 Francestown
Town in New Hampshire
| Population | 1,580 |
| Coordinates | 42.9875800, -71.8125800 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Merrimack
River in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 27,452 |
| Coordinates | 42.8650900, -71.4934000 |
| Altitude | 47 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-71.493333, 42.865106)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.23 | $6.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.65 | $7.31 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.98 | $7.97 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $4.92 | $9.84 |
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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