How far is Franklin, NH from Merrimack, NH?
The driving distance from Franklin, NH to Merrimack, NH is about 47.3 miles (76.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Franklin and Merrimack.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and Merrimack.
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Start on Central Street
1.4 mi · 4 min · Central Street
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Continue on West Main Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Park Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Park Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 South
2085 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway
1884 ft · 23 sec · Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on Senator Styles Bridges Highway
15.4 mi · 18 min · Senator Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on Styles Bridges Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Styles Bridges Highway
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Continue on Everett Turnpike
8.9 mi · 11 min · Everett Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
2 mi · 2 min · Everett Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
8.2 mi · 11 min · Everett Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Everett Turnpike
2.4 mi · 3 min · Everett Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Airport
1.3 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Merrimack
1425 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto South River Road
704 ft · 13 sec · South River Road
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Continue on Daniel Webster Highway
3.8 mi · 9 min · 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 Franklin and Merrimack.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
Continue on Senator Styles Bridges Highway
15.4 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Franklin 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 Franklin to Merrimack?
The road trip is about 47.3 miles (76.1 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Bow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.6 miles from Franklin and 23.7 miles from Merrimack.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 4:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.59 one way or $13.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Franklin and Mostly Sunny near Merrimack.
Stop Ideas Near Bow
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 Bow.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Merrimack. Straight-line distance: 40.76 mi (65.6 km).
#1 Franklin
City in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, USA
| Population | 8,753 |
| Coordinates | 43.4442400, -71.6473000 |
| Altitude | 94 |
| 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: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.59 | $13.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $7.44 | $14.89 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.11 | $16.23 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $10.01 | $20.03 |
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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