How far is Goffstown, NH from Merrimack, NH?
The driving distance from Goffstown, NH to Merrimack, NH is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12 miles (19.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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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City in New Hampshire, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Goffstown and Merrimack.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goffstown and Merrimack.
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Start on Main Street
1604 ft · 55 sec · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Main Street
23 m · 3 sec · Main Street
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Exit the rotary onto Main Street
41 m · 5 sec · Main Street
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Continue on South Mast Street
3219 ft · 2 min · South Mast Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Wallace Road
11 m · 1 sec · Wallace Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Wallace Road
8.9 mi · 20 min · Wallace Road
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Continue on Wire Road
2.6 mi · 6 min · Wire Road
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Turn slight right onto Daniel Webster Highway
1550 ft · 46 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 Goffstown 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.
Wallace Road
Exit the roundabout onto Wallace Road
8.87 mi · 00h 20m
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 Sunny leaving Goffstown 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 Goffstown to Merrimack?
The road trip is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Bedford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.3 miles from Goffstown and 9.9 miles from Merrimack.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12 miles (19.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.25 one way or $4.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Goffstown and Mostly Sunny near Merrimack.
Stop Ideas Near Bedford
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 Bedford.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Goffstown and Merrimack. Straight-line distance: 12.02 mi (19.34 km).
#1 Goffstown
Town in New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 18,136 |
| Coordinates | 43.0203600, -71.6003500 |
| Altitude | 95 |
| 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: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.25 | $4.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $2.54 | $5.08 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $2.77 | $5.54 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $3.42 | $6.84 |
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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